Air Force Operational Commercial Solutions Opening

Background
Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst (JB MDL) is conducting a commercial solutions opening (CSO) authorized by Department of Defense Class Deviation 2022-O0007. Under a CSO, the Air Force may competitively award proposals received in response to a general solicitation, similar to a broad agency announcement, to acquire innovative commercial items, technologies, and services. The Air Force intends to obtain 'innovative' solutions or potential new capabilities that fulfill requirements, close capability gaps, or provide potential technology advancements. Based on available funding, this CSO is targeting solutions priced less than $100M.

Work Details
The Air Force is seeking innovative solutions or potential new capabilities that fulfill requirements, close capability gaps, or provide potential technology advancements. Solutions may include existing technologies or procedures that are not currently in use by units at various locations that would enhance or streamline their mission capabilities. The CSO is targeting solutions priced less than $30,000 but may evaluate proposed solutions priced greater than $30,000. The technical volume shall include a white paper, a pitch/slide deck and an optional video clip to narrate or illustrate the proposed solution that is no longer than 5 minutes in length.
Offerors shall describe the unique aspects of their proposed solution as it relates to the Area of Interest.

Period of Performance
The period of performance for this CSO has been extended from 30 September 2023 to 30 September 2024.

Place of Performance
The geographic location(s) for the performance of the contract will be determined based on the specific requirements and areas of interest listed in the solicitation.