Air Force Operational Commercial Solutions Opening
Issuing Agency:DEPT OF DEFENSE - DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE (New Jersey)
Solicitation ID:sam_b73a50e6655c4fa9b3bbb4e27635b043
RFP Description
Location: Joint Base MDL, New Jersey. Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5). 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, based on a review of proposals by scientific, technological, or other subject-matter expert peers within the Air Force. Under this CSO, all items, technologies, and services shall be treated as commercial items. The Air Force intends to obtain 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. Based on available funding, this CSO is targeting solutions priced less than $100M. Amendment A00016, dated 2 June 2026 The purpose of this amendment is to: Incorporate AoI 025- Immersive Training Governance & Integration, dated 1 June 2026. AoI Open Period: This AoI 025 shall close at 5:00 P.M. 06 July 2026
How to Win This Contract
This solicitation is set aside for certified Small Businesses (SB/SBE) or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE) in New Jersey. Prime contractors bidding must meet specific set-aside quotas or sub out scopes to certified firms to remain responsive. For projects of this size, having clear, compliant documentation and showing immediately available resources to execute the work is the fastest path to selection by DEPT OF DEFENSE - DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE (New Jersey). Ensure all bid packages, attachments, and compliance affidavits are completed and uploaded to samgov before the closing deadline on 10/1/2026.
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