Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center (AFIMSC) STREAMLINING PROCUREMENT FOR EFFECTIVE EXECUTION & DELIVERY (SPEED) Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO)
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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Set Aside
Original Source
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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 Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center (AFIMSC) has issued a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) titled STREAMLINING PROCUREMENT FOR EFFECTIVE EXECUTION & DELIVERY (SPEED). This CSO, transferred to the 772 ESS, seeks innovative commercial items, technologies, and services to fulfill requirements and advance capabilities. A specific Area of Interest (AoI) for CE IT Portfolio Optimization is currently open, targeting solutions for modernizing the AFCEC IT portfolio. The overall CSO is open until August 31, 2030, with the AoI white paper brief deadline on November 1, 2025.
Scope of Work
The SPEED CSO is an "Open, Blanket" solicitation with periodic "Area of Interest (AoI) Calls." It aims to competitively procure innovative commercial solutions. The current AoI focuses on modernizing the Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC) IT portfolio, aligning with Department of the Air Force (DAF) CIO strategy. This includes IT portfolio rationalization, cost reduction, enhanced governance, data management, and fostering innovation. Solutions should address specific systems and may require Top Secret/SCI security clearances.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO), leading to fixed-price contracts.
- CSO Open Period: September 1, 2025, to August 31, 2030.
- Awards: May include performance extending up to 12 months beyond the Ordering Period.
- Set-Aside: Full and Open Acquisition (open to all interested vendors, including small businesses and non-traditional contractors).
- AoI White Paper Brief Due: November 1, 2025, 5:00 PM CST (for CE IT Portfolio Optimization).
- Published: February 18, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
Submissions follow a multi-spiraled approach:
- Spiral 1: Solution Video (HD .mp4, <5 min, <1GB) or Written Solution Brief (max 5 pages/15 slides). Videos must address problem definition, mission acceleration, state-of-the-art advancement, and business model. Written briefs require company info, executive summary, technology concept, and Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) price.
- Spiral 2: May involve a Presentation/Pitch/Demo.
- Spiral 3: May involve a Commercial Solution Proposal (CSP). Spiral 1 submissions are evaluated on responsiveness, technical merit, and price/affordability, with ratings of Highly Recommended, Selectable, or Not Selectable.
Additional Notes
This solicitation was transferred from the 771 ESS to the 772 ESS. All inquiries should be sent to the new organizational email: 772ESS.Speed.CSO@us.af.mil. All communications must be UNCLASSIFIED. Companies must have a Unique Entity ID (UEI) and be registered in SAM to receive an award. The CSO is subject to the Procurement Integrity Act (PIA).