Information Technology Laboratory Commercial Solutions Openings (CSO)
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), Information Technology Laboratory (ITL) has issued a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) to acquire innovative products, services, or technologies in support of integrated digital transformation, advanced computing, secure and resilient systems, and data-driven decision-making. This Full and Open opportunity seeks solutions to address complex defense and civil works challenges. The CSO is open-continuous for one year from its original posting date, with an overall response date of October 30, 2027.
Scope of Work
This CSO broadly defines areas of interest for ERDC ITL, seeking innovative solutions or potential new capabilities. These include technologies and services that enhance or streamline mission capabilities, even if they are existing but not currently in use. Specific Individual Program Requirements (IPRs) with funding profiles and due dates may be added under this CSO in the future. All products, services, and technologies shall be treated as commercial items.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) under 10 U.S.C. 3458. Resultant awards will be firm-fixed price contracts (utilizing FAR parts 12, 13, 15, and/or 35) or prototype agreements (Other Transaction Agreements under 10 U.S.C. 2371b).
- Set-Aside: Full and Open
- Response Due: October 30, 2027 (overall end date for the CSO)
- Published: May 20, 2026
Evaluation
Proposals will be competitively selected based on review by scientific, technological, or other subject matter expert peers within ERDC and/or other federal experts. Solutions do not need to be "commercially available" but will be treated as commercial items if they meet DFARS regulation requirements.
Additional Notes
Interested parties must visit https://www.erdcwerx.org/information-technology-laboratory-cso/ for complete CSO details and submission requirements. All solutions must be submitted through the ERDCWERX platform. Applicants from universities and non-profit organizations should be aware that commercial clauses will be integrated into awards and should coordinate proposals with legal counsel. The Areas of Interest (AOIs) are intentionally broad and generally have no known specific funding available at the initial posting.