Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) PEO-SDA
Key Dates
Due Date
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Posted Date
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Agency & Value
Agency
HQ USSOCOM
Contract Value
Not provided
Codes & Classification
Solicitation Number
H9241525X0001
NAICS
541519 - Other Computer Related Services
Classification Code
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Additional Details
The U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), through its Program Executive Office for SOF Digital Applications (PEO SDA), has issued a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO), procurement identifier H9241525X0001, to accelerate the integration of commercially derived software innovations into deployable warfighting capabilities for Special Operations Forces (SOF). This initiative, managed by SOF Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics (SOF AT&L), is designed to rapidly field tailored software solutions that enhance the effectiveness, lethality, and efficiency of SOF operations.
The CSO seeks to engage both traditional and non-traditional defense contractors in the development and prototyping of software-intensive programs, platforms, components, algorithms, and processes. Awards under this CSO may take the form of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)-based contracts or Other Transaction Authority (OTA) agreements, leveraging the authorities of 10 U.S.C. § 3458 and DoD Class Deviation 2022-O0007. The procurement is structured to support multi-phased, competitive selection processes throughout 2024 and 2025, with the potential for prototype development, concept demonstrations, pilots, and agile software development activities.
Key objectives include the early identification of warfighter needs and continuous user engagement throughout the software development lifecycle. All PEO SDA Programs of Record are managed in accordance with DoDI 5000.87, emphasizing the software acquisition pathway for timely delivery of custom software capabilities. Contractors are expected to employ modern iterative development methodologies such as Agile or Lean, utilize DevSecOps tools and techniques, and apply human-centered design principles to ensure solutions are responsive to user priorities.
The CSO process is organized into three phases:
- **Phase I:** Open solicitation of Solution Briefs addressing specific Technology Areas of Interest (AOIs) relevant to SDA requirements. Submissions are evaluated by subject matter experts, with the possibility of direct advancement to Phase III for highly promising solutions.
- **Phase II:** (Optional) Selected companies are invited to pitch or demonstrate their solutions to a government evaluation panel. Favorably evaluated pitches may receive a Request for Prototype Proposal (RPP), initiating Phase III.
- **Phase III:** Companies collaborate with government teams to develop Statements of Work and negotiate contract or agreement terms, leading to award.
AOIs will be posted intermittently at https://www.sofwerx.org, each with defined problem sets and, typically, dedicated funding for immediate award to successful proposals. Example AOIs may include software lifecycle management tools, process improvement and education, automation for data ingestion and tagging, and novel approaches to machine learning operations.
Solution Briefs should be concise (recommended five pages or ten slides), unclassified, and focused on innovative, commercially viable technologies. Submissions must include an executive summary, overview diagrams, a description of the technology solution, company viability, and commercialization strategy. Evaluation criteria emphasize technical merit, innovation, relevancy to SOF needs, business viability, cost, schedule, and data rights considerations.
Awards may be made as fixed-price contracts or OT agreements, with the possibility of follow-on non-competitive production contracts upon successful prototype completion. The iterative prototyping process allows for adaptation and modification of solutions to meet evolving mission requirements. All companies must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and, if awarded, in the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) system for invoicing and payment.
The place of performance is Tampa, Florida, and the applicable NAICS code is 541519 (Other Computer Related Services). The contracting entity is HQ USSOCOM, a federal office. The primary points of contact for this opportunity are Christie Orlando ([email protected]) and Kyle Zinnel ([email protected]).
This CSO is open to both U.S. and foreign-owned businesses, though foreign entities must secure necessary export clearances. Non-government advisors may participate in the evaluation process under strict non-disclosure agreements to protect proprietary information.
Interested contractors should monitor the SOFWERX website for AOI postings and submit solutions electronically as instructed. The CSO remains active, with a response deadline of January 12, 2026. For further details and updates, refer to the official notice at https://sam.gov/opp/85182ba2f96a478dab1080d296b9eb2e/view.
This opportunity is well-suited for organizations with innovative software solutions, active R&D efforts, and the capability to deliver rapid, iterative prototypes for defense applications in a highly collaborative environment.