NEW - 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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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 Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center (AFIMSC) has issued a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO), known as "Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution & Delivery (SPEED)", to competitively procure innovative commercial items, technologies, and services. This CSO aims to address AFIMSC's Areas of Interest (AoIs) by fostering collaboration with diverse entities, including traditional and non-traditional defense contractors. The overall CSO is open from September 1, 2025, to August 31, 2030.
Purpose & Scope
AFIMSC's SPEED CSO is a dynamic initiative to drive innovation across the Air Force by connecting Airmen with resources, industry experts, and funding. It embraces open innovation, bridging the gap between the Air Force and the wider innovation ecosystem (startups, universities, non-traditional contributors). Solutions presented gain visibility and may lead to prototyping, testing, demonstration, and eventual deployment, strengthening relationships between the Air Force and the private sector.
Contract Details
This CSO utilizes a streamlined acquisition process authorized by DFARS Subpart 212-70, resulting in FAR-based contracts under Part 12 Commercial Item Procedures. Awards will typically be fixed-price, potentially including fixed-price incentive fee contracts. The CSO operates with an "Open, Blanket CSO with Area of Interest (AoI) Calls" model, where specific AoIs are posted during the open period.
Currently Open Area of Interest (AoI 2501)
The currently open AoI, "Construction Cost and Schedule", seeks innovative solutions to improve project outcomes by combining benchmarking with forward-looking market intelligence. The solution shall emphasize optimizing total cost of ownership, differentiating discretionary versus mandatory requirements, and iterative investigation across all project levels. It must incorporate data-driven insights, a project delivery navigator, and consider external factors like commodity prices, local labor dynamics, and Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) market intelligence to predict and improve project performance.
Closed Areas of Interest
Several AoIs under this CSO have recently closed, including "Base Oversight and Autonomous Response (BOAR) sUAS Framework," "AFCEC Business Systems Modernization IT," and "Optimizing AFCEC CE IT Portfolio." Summaries for these closed calls are available in the attached documents.
Submission & Evaluation
The CSO employs a spiral submission process:
- Spiral 1: Submission of a solution video (max 5 min) or written brief (max 5 pages/15 slides) defining the problem, mission acceleration, and business model. No proprietary pricing is requested.
- Spiral 2: Presentation/Pitch/Demo to demonstrate technical and business viability, potentially including a Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) price.
- Spiral 3: Invitation to Propose (ItP) for a written proposal and negotiation. Evaluations consider responsiveness, technical merit, uniqueness, technical/ROM/schedule risk, and business viability.
Eligibility & Set-Aside
This is a full and open acquisition, encouraging participation from all interested vendors, including small businesses and non-traditional contractors. Foreign-owned firms should notify the Contracting POC.
Key Dates & Contacts
- Overall CSO Open Period: September 1, 2025, to August 31, 2030.
- Overall Response Date: August 29, 2030, 10:00 AM EDT.
- Primary Contact: Michael Grasso (michael.grasso.3@us.af.mil, 380-457-8637).
- Secondary Contact: Krystle M. Zapata (krystle.zapata.1@us.af.mil, 380-459-9768).
- Inquiries for the 772 ESS/Speed CSO can also be sent to: 772ESS.Speed.CSO@us.af.mil.