Blanket Other Transaction (OT) Solicitation with Showcase Topics
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 Global Strike Command (AFGSC) has issued a Blanket Other Transaction (OT) Solicitation for its Commercial Integration and Transition (CCIT) Showcase 2026. This initiative seeks revolutionary or innovative solutions for critical mission needs across multiple technical areas. The process involves a multi-phase evaluation, potentially leading to Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs) for prototype projects. Phase 1 submissions are due by February 14, 2026.
Scope of Work
AFGSC is looking for solutions addressing specific problem statements within the following showcase topics:
- Quantum Sensing Beyond Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT)
- Deployable Charging Solution for Electrified Support Equipment and Vehicles
- Advanced Manufacturing (AM) for Sustained Weapons, Decoys & Expendable Countermeasure Production During Wartime Operations
- Rapid Certification and Utilization Framework for Advanced Manufactured Parts
- Large Aircraft Defensive Systems (In Contested Environments)
Detailed problem statements are available via the Valid Eval submission tool.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Blanket Other Transaction (OT) Solicitation for Prototype Projects (10 U.S.C. § 4022)
- OTA Award Period: July 17, 2026, to July 16, 2031
- Potential Follow-On: Non-competitive production OTAs for successful prototypes
- Funding: Up to $3M in Command-directed acquisition funding may be awarded
- Set-Aside: None specified (Open to companies of any size)
- Phase 1 Submission Due: February 14, 2026, at 8:00 PM ET
- Published: February 2, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
The solicitation follows a three-phase process:
- Phase 1: Solution Submission & Down-Select (Open Now – Closing February 14, 2026)
- Components: White Paper (4-page max), Quad Chart (1-page), and an optional Solution Video (3-min max).
- Submission Tool: Valid Eval portal (https://usg.valideval.com/teams/afgsc-2026/signup).
- Evaluation Criteria: Program Alignment, Potential for Impact, Technology and Concept Viability, Team Competitive Edge, and Quality of Submission.
- Phase 2: Live Showcase & Demonstration (May 13-14, 2026)
- Finalists from Phase 1 will present their solutions.
- Phase 3: Prototype Proposal & Award (June 30, 2026)
- Selected companies may be invited to submit a formal proposal for an OTA.
Eligibility
Companies of any size, including domestic and international firms (not from restricted countries), are eligible. Firms must have a Unique Entity ID (UEI) and be registered in SAM.
Additional Notes
An "Ask Me Anything" (AMA) session was held on January 22. Questions can be submitted via email to AFGSC.A5N.IndustryEngagement@us.af.mil through February 9, 2026. Answers will be posted on SAM.gov. Refer to the "OTA Solicitation CCIT Showcase.pdf" for more information.