Air Force Operational Commercial Solutions Opening

The Department of the Air Force, specifically the 87th Contracting Squadron at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, is conducting an Air Force Operational Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) under solicitation number FA4484-20-S-C002. Authorized by Department of Defense Class Deviation 2022-O0007, this general solicitation allows the Air Force to competitively acquire innovative commercial items, technologies, and services. The government intends to obtain new capabilities that fulfill requirements, close capability gaps, or provide technological advancements, including existing technologies not currently in use by units that would enhance mission capabilities. This procurement is classified under NAICS 339999, All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing, and PSC 9999, Miscellaneous Items, with an SBA set-aside.

The CSO utilizes a peer review process involving scientific, technological, or subject-matter experts to evaluate proposals. While targeting solutions priced under $100 million based on available funding, all items and services acquired through this process are treated as commercial items. Recent updates to the solicitation include Amendment A00016, which incorporates Area of Interest (AoI) 025 regarding Immersive Training Governance and Integration. This specific AoI is scheduled to close on July 6, 2026, while the overall response deadline for the CSO is October 1, 2026.

Performance is centered in Cape May Court House, New Jersey, and the 87 CONS CSO Team serves as the primary point of contact. The solicitation includes 45 attachments containing various amendments and specific Areas of Interest, such as Aviation Energy Efficiency Improvement and Immersive Training Governance and Integration. Evaluation and award decisions are based on the innovative nature of the proposed solutions as they relate to Air Force operational needs.