USSOCOM SOF AT&L INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY AND AGILE ACQUISITION, Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO)

SOL #: USSOCOM_SOFATL_CSOSpecial Notice

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Us Special Operations Command (Ussocom)

HQ USSOCOM

TAMPA, FL, 33621-5323, United States

Place of Performance

Tampa, FL

NAICS

No NAICS code specified

PSC

No PSC code specified

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/d301463c1df546af9ffd4c910a1428ca/view

Timeline

Posted

Feb 24, 2026

Last Updated

Mar 11, 2026

Action Date

Mar 10, 2026, 8:30 PM

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 U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) SOF Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics (AT&L) has issued a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) for Innovative Technology and Agile Acquisition. This CSO, open for two years until February 28, 2028, aims to establish a broad enterprise requirement for current and future SOF AT&L missions. The current specific call, CSO-001, seeks a Consortium Management firm to manage a consortium addressing 12 broad Areas of Interest (AOIs). Submissions for Call CSO-001 are due by March 10, 2026.

Purpose & Scope

This CSO, issued under DFARS 212-70 and 10 USC § 3458, facilitates rapid fielding of capabilities by awarding FAR and non-FAR contracts/agreements, including Other Transaction Authority (OTA), to traditional and non-traditional defense contractors. The overarching goal is to maintain a decisive advantage in a complex future operating environment by integrating systems that accelerate decision-making, reduce cognitive load, and enable tailored effects, with a focus on human and system survivability, modularity, interoperability, and open standards.

Call CSO-001 specifically seeks a single Consortium Manager (CM) to establish and manage a consortium. The CM will be responsible for attracting, retaining, and mentoring members, facilitating teaming arrangements, and managing prototype projects. This call is not for technical solutions to the AOIs, but for innovative solutions and expertise in consortium management.

Areas of Interest (AOIs)

The parent CSO outlines twelve broad AOIs that the selected Consortium Manager will oversee:

AOI I: Market Research/Creative Development
AOI II: Design Development/Systems Engineering
AOI III: Multi-Domain Test and Evaluation
AOI IV: Rapid Prototyping/Low-Rate Production
AOI V: Information Dominance & Battlespace Awareness (including Collaborative Autonomy & Uncrewed Systems, Advanced Sensor Systems, Data Analytics & Machine Learning)
AOI VI: Multi-Domain Communications & Cyber Operations (including Advanced Computing & Edge Processing, Assured PNT, Cyber Defense & Security, Resilient Tactical Networking & Waveforms)
AOI VII: Scalable Precision & Lethality (including Directed Energy & Non-Kinetic Effects, Targeting & Weapons System Enhancements, Tactical Offensive Cyber & Electronic Warfare)
AOI VIII: Human-Machine Integration (including Optimized Interfaces, Natural & Intuitive Control, Artificial Intelligence)
AOI IX: Advanced Engineering, Mobility & Logistics (including Digital Engineering & Prototyping, Advanced Manufacturing, Next-Generation Mobility and Logistics)
AOI X: SOF Operator Performance & Sustainment (including Advanced Protection, Active/Passive Heating/Cooling, Prolonged Field Care, Concealment & Signature Management, Special Mission Equipment)
AOI XI: Power & Energy (including SOF Peculiar Power & Energy Systems, Novel Advanced Power Solutions, Small/Lightweight/Manpack Advanced Power)
AOI XII: Subsea & Seabed Warfare

Contract & Timeline

Type: Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) leading to Other Transaction Agreements (OTA) or FAR-based contracts. Call CSO-001 will result in an OTA for a Consortium Manager.
CSO Open Period: February 24, 2026, through February 28, 2028.
Call CSO-001 Submission Deadline: March 10, 2026.
Set-Aside: None specified.
Place of Performance: Tampa, FL, United States.

Submission & Evaluation

Submissions for CSO-001 are Solution Briefs (White Paper or PowerPoint, recommended 10 pages/slides) focusing on consortium management concepts. The process involves three phases:

Phase I (Solution Brief): Evaluated for technical merit, importance to agency programs, and affordability, specifically regarding consortium management, marketing/recruitment strategy, and innovation.
Phase II (Optional Pitch/Demonstration): Invitees may present their proposed solution, including Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) for consortium fees, prototype definition, data rights, and proven success in consortium management.
Phase III (Request for Prototype Proposal - RPP): Companies selected will submit detailed cost/price proposals.

Successful prototype projects may lead to non-competitive follow-on production agreements. The government may use AI for initial reviews of submissions. Companies must be registered in SAM.gov to receive an award.