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This Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) Call (CSO002) by the US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) Joint Acquisition Task Force (JATF) seeks innovative, commercially derived technologies to enhance SOF capabilities. The call focuses on two Areas of Interest (AOIs): AOI I - Unmanned Systems (UXS) Family of Systems (FOS) for maritime operations, emphasizing common control interfaces, modularity, and interoperability; and AOI II - Theater Edge Innovation Labs (TEIL) for UXS training, modification, integration, and sustainment. Vendors are invited to submit solution briefs from March 18, 2026, to April 1, 2026. The process involves a multi-phased approach: Phase I (Solution Briefs), Phase II (Pitches/Demonstrations, optional), and Phase III (Prototype Proposals). Submissions must adhere to specific guidelines regarding content, format, and evaluation criteria, focusing on technical merit, relevancy, innovation, business viability, and affordability. Companies must be registered in SAM. gov to receive an award. All inquiries should be directed to jatf2@socom. mil.
The deadline for submitting proposals for this CSO Call is April 1, 2026. The bid notice states, Proposals will be accepted through the date of 1 April, 2026.
The bid notice states that individual solution briefs will be evaluated against the following criteria: technical merit, relevancy, innovation, business viability, and affordability. The bid notice states, Individual solution briefs will be evaluated without regard to other submissions received under this announcement against the following criteria: Technical merit the feasibility of the proposed solution to address the AOI. Relevancy how the proposed solution relates to the AOI. Innovation degree to which the proposed solution provides an innovative, unique andor previously underutilized approach. Business viability strength of the company and commercial viability of the proposed solution. Business viability includes ability to withstand a due diligence analysis, including from a foreign owned and controlled perspective. It may require trade agreements act TAA compliance. The government may elect to use external market research in the evaluation of a company's viability. Affordability cost price and other budgetary considerations.
The bid notice states that to receive an award, companies must be a registered entity in the System for Award Management (SAM). The bid notice states, To receive an award, companies must be a registered entity in the system for award management sam. This system verifies identity and ensures that payment is sent to the right party.
