AFLCMC Armament Directorate Rapid Response (ADRR) Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) for Innovative Execution

SOL #: FA8682-24-C-S001Special Notice

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE
Dept Of The Air Force

Place of Performance

Eglin AFB, FL

NAICS

No NAICS code specified

PSC

No PSC code specified

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

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Posted
Jun 5, 2024
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Last Updated
Mar 20, 2026
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Action Date
Jun 4, 2029, 10:00 PM

Qualification Details

Fit reasons
  • NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
  • Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
  • Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
  • Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps

Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.

Quick Summary

The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) Armament Directorate at Eglin, AFB FL, has issued a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) for Rapid Response (ADRR) Innovative Execution. This CSO, open until June 4, 2026, seeks innovative commercial products or services to rapidly develop and characterize new technologies and system concepts for the U.S. Air Force, with specific requirements posted as "spirals."

Purpose & Scope

This umbrella solicitation, utilizing the authority of 10 U.S.C. 3458, aims to exploit commercial items and services for rapid response to shifting requirements across all lifecycle phases of weapons execution. The objective is to acquire innovative solutions for the AFLCMC/EB divisions, SOCOM Det-1, Air Force Research Lab (AFRL), Air Force Nuclear Warfare Center (AFNWC), and 96th Test Wing units. Potential areas of interest include Seeker S&T, Warhead Energetics, Software Defined Radio Prototyping, Prototype integration, WOSA modeling, Advanced system reprogramming, AI/ML, Hardware/Software Design, System Modeling, Data Mining, Computer Networks, and MBSE related software development.

Contract Details

Awards may result in an Other Transaction (OT) agreement under 10 U.S.C 4022, a FAR Part 12 contract, or no contract. The CSO is open until June 4, 2026. No funding is currently available, and the Government's obligation is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds. There is no specific set-aside for this CSO. Vendors receiving prototype OT project awards will be required to share cost (one-third) unless they are a non-traditional defense contractor, small business, or a team consisting entirely of such entities.

Submission & Evaluation

Specific requirements and submissions will be posted as "spirals" with distinct calls to action, detailing the Area of Interest (AOI), period of performance, and technical evaluation criteria. Solution briefs are submitted in response to these spirals, which can be "Closed" (submissions by deadline) or "Open" (submissions accepted anytime). Commercial Solution Briefs (CSBs) will be evaluated against criteria stated in the CSO. Evaluation factors will primarily be technical merit, importance to agency programs, and funds availability, with price considered appropriately. The Government is not obligated to pay for responses.

Key Dates & Contacts

Additional Notes

This CSO is UNCLASSIFIED. Foreign participation at the prime level is prohibited. Information submitted is exempt from FOIA for 5 years from receipt. The latest administrative update to Attachment 2 (Weapons GRA Quick Start Guide) was on March 20, 2026, updating it to version 5.1.

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Points of Contact

Sara RileyPRIMARY
Jill HarmsSECONDARY

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