AF CyberWorx 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
Air Force CyberWorx has issued a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO), with a Focused Area of Interest from February 24, 2026, to March 3, 2026, seeking solutions for Cisco Global Enterprise Modernization Software and Support (GEMSS). The Department of the Air Force (DAF) requires capabilities similar to or exceeding current Cisco GEMSS Enterprise Agreement services for Cisco branded assets. The overall CSO is continuously open, with a response date of August 9, 2028.
Purpose & Scope
This CSO aims to capture innovative, commercial technologies and services that accelerate critical defense capabilities. The focused interest specifically addresses the DAF's need for continued SmartNet Total Care (SNTC), Software Support Services (SWSS), and DNA Advantage software service capabilities to support Cisco equipment, including routers, switches, wireless technologies, and future devices.
Key Requirements
Solutions must provide:
- 12 months of continuous capability coverage, up to TS/SCI classification.
- Support for Cisco devices valued at $5.7 billion (network, route, switch, data center, wireless, software).
- Seamless hardware and software maintenance (unclassified and classified).
- 24/7/365 hardware break/fix technical assistance with Cisco certified experts.
- Inventory management and digital tool/portal for software licenses and hardware.
- Support for remote hardware, IT, and license subscription inventory management.
- Administration of Cisco Digital and Continuing Education, including over 8,250 Cisco Learning Credits annually.
- Support for Internet Operating System (IOS) Software, including major and minor updates.
- Next business day replacement of defective hardware.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) under DFARS 212.70.
- Focused Interest Period: February 24, 2026 – March 3, 2026 (11:59 PM MST).
- Overall CSO Response Date: August 9, 2028.
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Eligibility: Vendors must be a DoD ESI Cisco certified reseller with past experience, meet Trade Agreements Act (TAA) requirements, and achieve DoD certification levels up to IT-III.
Submission & Evaluation
Submissions during the focused period will receive initial confirmation, with final evaluation feedback and potential Phase II pitches released the week following the focused interest period. Offerors must demonstrate expertise in managing Cisco assets and Cybersecurity Supply Chain Risk Management (C-SCRM) processes.
Additional Notes
Amendment 0003 updated Paragraph 2.1 to reference DFARS 212.70, added Area of Interest AFCWX-005 to Attachment 8, and updated Attachment 2 page limit verbiage.