The Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Maritime Capabilities and Innovation - Commercial Solutions Opening Pilot Program (CSOP) General Solicitation
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 Homeland Security (DHS) has reopened its Maritime Capabilities and Innovation Commercial Solutions Opening Pilot Program (CSOP) General Solicitation, exclusively for Strategic Focus Area H: Unmanned and Autonomous Surface Vessels for Maritime. This non-FAR based program seeks innovative commercial solutions to address critical maritime challenges. Initial Phase 1 submissions for Area H are accepted from March 25, 2026, to April 8, 2026, with subsequent submissions reviewed every eight weeks.
Purpose
DHS's CSOP aims to rapidly procure innovative commercial maritime capabilities and solutions for its various components. It provides a streamlined acquisition process for exploratory and applied work that may not fit traditional acquisition frameworks, accelerating transformation across DHS's maritime enterprise.
Scope & Focus Area
This procurement is limited to innovative commercial products or services relevant to Strategic Focus Area H: Unmanned and Autonomous Surface Vessels for Maritime. "Innovative" is defined as any new technology, process, or method, or any new application of an existing one. Other previously listed Strategic Focus Areas (A-G) are currently closed for submissions.
Submission & Evaluation
Phase 1 submissions for Strategic Focus Area H require a Solution Video (max 5 minutes) and a written solution brief. These should be emailed to parminfo@hq.dhs.gov and Contracting Officer Kayode.A.Adewole@uscg.mil. Submissions are evaluated on individual merit, assessing technical merit and innovation. Vendors with meritorious Phase 1 submissions may be invited to Phase 2 for interviews or demonstrations, leading to Phase 3 negotiations and potential award.
Contract Details
This is an open call solicitation. The Government has discretion to accept multiple solutions, and individual CSOP contracts/agreements may not exceed $25M. While typically Firm Fixed Price (FFP), other contract types may be used. All submission costs are the responsibility of the submitting entity.
Eligibility & Set-Aside
All US-based entities are eligible, including established contractors, commercial companies, small businesses, non-traditional vendors (academic institutions, research organizations, non-profits), and foreign companies through US subsidiaries. Companies must be registered in SAM.gov prior to award. There is no set-aside for this opportunity.
Key Dates & Contacts
- Initial Phase 1 Submission Window (Area H): March 25, 2026 – April 8, 2026
- Rolling Reviews (Area H): Every eight weeks after initial window
- Overall CSOP Availability: Until August 5, 2026 (for Area H submissions)
- Contact: Kayode Adewole (Kayode.A.Adewole@uscg.mil)