Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center (AFIMSC) STREAMLINING PROCUREMENT FOR EFFECTIVE EXECUTION & DELIVERY (SPEED) Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO)

Quick Summary

The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center (AFIMSC) has issued a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) under its STREAMLINING PROCUREMENT FOR EFFECTIVE EXECUTION & DELIVERY (SPEED) initiative. This CSO seeks innovative commercial items, technologies, and services to address AFIMSC's Areas of Interest (AoI), fostering innovation across the Air Force. The CSO is open to both traditional and non-traditional defense contractors. The overall CSO is open from September 1, 2025, to August 31, 2030. An active AoI, "Construction Cost and Schedule," was added on September 16, 2025.

Purpose & Scope

AFIMSC leverages this CSO to competitively select solutions that fulfill requirements, close capability gaps, or provide technological advancements for its mission. AFIMSC acts as a central hub, connecting Airmen with resources, funding, and industry experts to transform innovative ideas into reality. The initiative promotes open innovation, engaging with diverse entities including established companies, startups, universities, and non-traditional contributors. Solutions presented gain visibility and may lead to prototyping, testing, demonstration, and eventual deployment.

The CSO utilizes a streamlined acquisition process (DFARS Subpart 212-70) resulting in FAR-based contracts under Part 12 Commercial Item Procedures. It is an "Open, Blanket" CSO, with specific "Area of Interest (AoI) Calls" posted periodically. An example of an active AoI is "Construction Cost and Schedule," which seeks innovative solutions to improve project outcomes by combining benchmarking with forward-looking market intelligence, optimizing total cost of ownership, and incorporating data-driven insights.

Submission & Evaluation

The CSO employs a multi-spiraled approach for submissions:

• Spiral 1: Submit either a Solution Video (HD 1920x1080, .mp4, <1.0gb, <5 minutes, addressing Problem, Mission, State of the Art, Business Model) or a Written Solution Brief (limited to 5 pages or 15 slides, including Company Information, Executive Summary, Technology Concept, and Rough Order of Magnitude price).
• Spiral 2: May involve a Presentation/Pitch/Demo for selected companies.
• Spiral 3: May involve a Commercial Solution Proposal (CSP).

Spiral 1 submissions are evaluated based on responsiveness, technical merit, and price/affordability, resulting in ratings of Highly Recommended, Selectable, or Not Selectable. Proposals are reviewed by scientific, technological, or other subject matter experts.

Contract Details

• Type: Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) leading to FAR-based, fixed-price contracts (potentially including fixed-price incentive fee contracts).
• Set-Aside: None specified (Full and Open Acquisition). Open to all interested vendors, including small businesses and non-traditional contractors.
• Place of Performance: Dayton, OH, United States (primary office location, but solutions may be deployed elsewhere).
• Product Service Code: AC33 (National Defense R&D Services; Defense Related Activities; Experimental Development).

Key Dates & Contacts

• CSO Open Period: September 1, 2025, to August 31, 2030.
• Published Date: January 7, 2026.
• Primary Contact: MICHAEL GRASSO (michael.grasso.3@us.af.mil)
• Secondary Contact: KRYSTLE ZAPATA (krystle.zapata.1@us.af.mil)
• Notes: All communications must be UNCLASSIFIED and submitted via email. Companies must have a Unique Entity ID (UEI) and be registered in SAM to receive an award.