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The Secretary of the Air Force Concepts Development and Management Office (SAF/CDM) Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) FA7146-21-S-C-0001 solicits innovative commercial solutions to address defense-related activities and close capability gaps in the Department of the Air Force.
Priority technology areas include countering strategic competitors, Big Data analytics, artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies, and emerging cyber technologies. The CSO operates under a two-step acquisition process: vendors submit white papers (due by September 1, 2026) which are reviewed and scored, and selected vendors are then invited to submit full proposals (due by September 30, 2026).
Awards are made on a rolling basis through September 30, 2026, using Other Transaction (OT) authority for rapid prototyping and fielding. The program anticipates multiple awards from an estimated total budget of approximately $100 million and specifically targets innovative commercial items, technologies, and services that may not be available through traditional defense procurement channels.
This CSO is particularly accessible to non-traditional defense contractors and companies new to working with the Department of the Air Force, as no prior defense contracting experience is required. The program supports solutions across the technology readiness spectrum from applied research through operational deployment.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Full and open acquisition. White papers accepted from all interested vendors including small businesses, non-traditional defense contractors, large businesses, universities, and research institutions. No prior defense contracting experience required. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows varies by project. Estimated total program budget of $100,000,000. Individual awards typically range from $500,000 to $5,000,000 using Other Transaction (OT) authority. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for SAF/CDM Commercial Solutions Opening for AI ML Big Data and Emerging Defense Technologies are due September 1, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
SAF/CDM Commercial Solutions Opening for AI ML Big Data and Emerging Defense Technologies is funded by Secretary of the Air Force Concepts Development and Management Office (SAF/CDM). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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