JIATF 401 Commercial Solutions Opening (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 Department of the Army's Joint Interagency Task Force (JIATF) 401 has issued a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) to rapidly procure advanced Counter-small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-sUAS) capabilities. Authorized under DFARS Subpart 212-70, this CSO enables streamlined acquisition for JIATF 401 and its interagency partners to enhance operational readiness against UAS threats. The CSO is open through December 31, 2028, with potential for extension.
Scope of Work
JIATF 401 seeks innovative solutions to develop, implement, and advance cutting-edge technology and strategies to defeat UAS threats. This includes commercially available technologies, concept demonstrations, pilots, and agile development activities. Key Areas of Interest (AoIs) include:
- AoI 26-001 (CMO-M): Mobile and on-the-move C-sUAS capabilities for border defense and interagency transfer.
- AoI 26-002 (CMO-FS): Fixed-site C-sUAS capabilities and support for the C-sUAS Marketplace.
- AoI 26-003 (CMO-C2): Solutions for commonality, interoperability, and integration in the C-UAS mission space, including C2 systems and enabling technologies.
- Note: AoI 26-004 (Task Force East) has been closed by Amendment 01.
Contract Details
Awards may be structured as fixed-price contracts (including fixed-price incentive fee) under FAR Part 12 (Commercial Procedures), or as non-FAR agreements such as transaction agreements (10 U.S.C. 4022) and cooperative agreements (31 U.S.C. 6305). The CSO is open to proposals for commercial products, commercial services, and non-developmental items.
Submission & Evaluation
The CSO utilizes a multi-phased competitive process: Phase 1 (Solution Brief), Phase 2 (Presentation, if applicable), and Phase 3 (Commercial Solution Proposal - CSP). Evaluation focuses on responsiveness, technical merit, innovation, affordability, and risk. White paper submissions for active AoIs are accepted until otherwise stated.
Eligibility
This opportunity is open to a broad range of entities, including Nontraditional Defense Contractors, Nonprofit Institutions, and Small Business Concerns. Foreign-Owned businesses may submit, subject to necessary clearances. There is no specific set-aside designation.
Important Notes
Companies must be registered in SAM and possess a UEI prior to award. No funding is provided for proposal development costs. All communications and submissions must now use the updated email address: usarmy.jiatf401cso@army.mil.