USSOCOM SOF AT&L INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY AND AGILE ACQUISITION, Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) CALL CSO002 JATF

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) call, CS0002, issued by the Joint Acquisition Task Force (JATF) for SOF AT&L Innovative Technology and Agile Acquisition, aims to meet requirements outlined in DFARS 212-70. It seeks innovative, commercially derived technologies to enhance the mission effectiveness of the Special Operations Forces (SOF) Operator and supporting systems. The call focuses on developing and integrating technologies for complex, adaptive operational environments, particularly for unmanned systems (UxS).

This CSO is structured around two Areas of Interest (AOIs):

• AOI I: Unmanned Systems (UxS) Family of Systems (FoS) – Maritime: Seeks development and integration of a unified, interoperable maritime UxS FoS. Key aspects include a common control interface for single-operator command of multiple UxS across domains, minimizing operator cognitive burden, and emphasizing modularity, interoperability, and open architectures. Innovative solutions may involve "Common Controllers," novel commercial technologies for multi-domain operations, "Universal Translators" for UxS payloads, or enabling autonomous collaboration between UxS.
• AOI II: Theater Edge Innovation Labs (TEIL): Focuses on capabilities that enhance UxS training, modification, integration, and sustainment. This includes TEIL-enabled infrastructure, fabrication equipment, and tools for hands-on training, rapid modification, repair, and lifecycle sustainment. Innovative solutions may involve Augmented/Virtual Reality for training, "Factory-in-a-Box" concepts for additive manufacturing, AI-driven predictive maintenance, Digital Integration Workbenches, or commercial capabilities for rapid integration/modification of existing UxS.

Awards may be made through FAR-based Firm Fixed-Price contracts or Other Transaction Agreements (OTA) under 10 U.S.C. § 4022 for prototype projects, with potential for follow-on noncompetitive production agreements. The period of performance for any solution brief or proposal should generally not exceed 18 months.

Vendors are invited to submit Solution Briefs (SB) in the form of White Papers (WP) from 18 March 2026 to 01 April 2026. Submissions must include "CALL CS0002" in the email subject line and address only AOI I and/or II. Solution Briefs should not exceed five pages or ten slides. Evaluation will be based on Technical Merit, Relevancy, Innovation, Business Viability, and Affordability. A multi-phased process (Phase I, II, and III) may be employed, with Phase II potentially involving pitches or demonstrations at the company's expense. The Government aims to provide an evaluation response 15 days after the submission deadline.

This CSO is open to both traditional and non-traditional defense contractors. Foreign-Owned businesses may submit alone or through teaming arrangements, but may require export clearances.

Companies must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to receive an award. All solution briefs must be unclassified. Questions should be addressed to JATF@socom.mil. Submissions are to be sent electronically to specified individuals.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) call, CSO0002, issued by the USSOCOM SOF AT&L JATF, seeks innovative, commercially derived technologies to enhance the mission effectiveness of Special Operations Forces (SOF) Operators and their supporting systems. The CSO aims to procure prototype projects through a multi-phased, competitive process.

Solutions should address one or both of the following Areas of Interest (AOIs):

• AOI I: Unmanned Systems (UxS) Family of Systems (FoS) – Maritime: Focuses on developing and integrating a unified, interoperable, multi-mission maritime UxS FoS. Emphasis is on common control interfaces, minimizing operator cognitive burden, modularity, open architectures, and interoperability. Innovative solutions could include "Common Controller" concepts, novel commercial technology applications, "Universal Translators" for UxS payloads, or enabling autonomous collaboration between UxS.
• AOI II: Theater Edge Innovation Labs (TEIL): Focuses on capabilities that enhance UxS training, modification, integration, and sustainment. This includes TEIL-enabled infrastructure, fabrication equipment, and tools for hands-on training, rapid modification, repair, and lifecycle sustainment. Innovative solutions could involve AR/VR training, "Factory-in-a-Box" concepts, AI-driven predictive maintenance, digital integration workbenches, or commercial capabilities for rapid integration/modification.

Solutions must be built upon a foundation of modularity, interoperability, and open standards. Closed, proprietary systems may be considered non-compliant.

Awards may be FAR-based Firm Fixed-Price contracts or Other Transaction Agreements (OTA) under 10 U.S.C. § 4022 for Prototype Projects. Potential follow-on non-competitive Production Agreements or Procurement for Experimental Purposes Contracts may be awarded.

• Submission Window: Solution briefs accepted from 18 March 2026 to 01 April 2026.
• Submission Format: Solution Briefs (SB) in the form of White Papers (WP), not exceeding five (5) pages or ten (10) slides. Must include "CALL CS0002" in the email subject line and address ONLY AOIs I and/or II.
• Evaluation Process: Multi-phased, competitive process including Phase I (Solution Brief evaluation), potentially Phase II (pitch/demonstration), and Phase III (Request for Prototype Proposal - RPP).
• Evaluation Criteria (Phase I): Technical Merit, Relevancy, Innovation, Business Viability, and Affordability.
• Deadlines: Solution briefs due by 01 April 2026. Government aims to provide evaluation response 15 days after submission deadline.

Open to both traditional and non-traditional defense contractors. Foreign-Owned businesses may submit, potentially through teaming arrangements, but may require export clearances.

• Companies must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to receive an award.
• Costs of preparing and submitting solution briefs are at the company's expense.
• Questions regarding objectives or preparation should be addressed to JATF2@socom.mil.
• Submissions must be unclassified.
• The period of performance for any solution brief or proposal should generally be no greater than 18 months.