ACC/A2 IC Commercial Solutions Opening
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 Air Force (DEPT OF DEFENSE), specifically ACC/A2 IC, has issued a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) under 10 USC 3458 and R-DFARS 212.70. This umbrella solicitation seeks innovative commercial items, technologies, and services to accelerate the digital transformation of the Air Force Intelligence Community (AF IC). The CSO aims to foster a data-centric, software-defined, and AI-enabled enterprise. The overall CSO remains open until October 1, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
This CSO solicits solutions that directly align with the IC mission, particularly those supporting DoD elements. The goal is to acquire secure, scalable, and cutting-edge capabilities for deterring adversaries. The focus is on integrating, securing, and deploying commercial innovations rapidly.
Key Requirements & Areas of Interest
Solutions must be built upon a cloud computing ecosystem, incorporating Zero Trust Architecture (with Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) and micro-segmentation), Agile Risk Management Framework (RMF) for rapid Authority to Operate (ATO) via DevSecOps, and an Open Systems Architecture (OSA) adhering to standards like SOSA and OMS. Key areas include:
- Data, Artificial Intelligence, and Decision Dominance: AI-driven predictive analysis, human-machine teaming, commercial data integration, information operations.
- All-Domain Command & Control: Joint All-Domain Command and Control (JADC2) integration, Multi-Domain Operations (MDO) battle management, digital twin/engineering for mission rehearsal.
- Resilient Cyber and Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance Operations: Advanced sensing, cyber threat intelligence, quantum-resistant cryptography, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) modernization, cognitive Electronic Warfare (EW).
- Foundational Digital Infrastructure: Multi-cloud abstraction, orchestration, and FinOps for C2E.
Contract & Submission Details
This is an umbrella CSO; specific Calls will be issued under it, providing detailed instructions, topics, evaluation criteria, and proposal requirements. Awards may be Contracts or Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs), subject to funding. The government is not obligated to make any award. Submissions will follow a two-step process:
- Step One: White Paper and Quad-Chart submission.
- Step Two: Full proposal submission by invitation.
Eligibility & Set-Aside
While not a specific set-aside, small businesses are encouraged to participate and must meet Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) levels specified in future Calls. All offerors require a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) via SAM.gov registration. Price determination will follow R-DFARS 212.7004.
Important Notes
This CSO is not currently requesting white papers or proposals. Unsolicited proposals will not be accepted. Funding is not available at this time. Potential responders must monitor SAM.gov for additional information and the posting of Open Call Periods. Proprietary, classified, or sensitive information should not be included in initial responses.