Description: This Washington Headquarters Services (WHS) Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) seeks innovative commercial approaches to accelerate defense capabilities under 10 U.S.C. § 3458 and 10 U.S.C. § 4022. The CSO solicits solutions via specific Topic Areas of Interest (AOIs) that are published separately on SAM.gov. The solicitation is open for a five-year period, with amendments and new AOIs posted periodically to maximize exposure to non-traditional defense contractors.
Federal · VA, US
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FederalDC
Posted
Mar 12, 2025
Jul 3, 2028
To enable the rapid selection of innovative commercial solutions through a three-phased, competitive process. Including commercially-available technologies fueled by commercial or strategic investment, concept demonstrations, pilots, and agile development activities that can incrementally improve commercial technologies, existing Government-owned capabilities, or concepts for defense application.
General Services Administration
FederalDC
Posted
Dec 17, 2025
Dec 31, 2026
The General Services Administration (GSA) Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) Assisted Acquisition Services (AAS) Defense Capability Accelerator (CapX) announces a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) Special Notice for FY2026, describing planned topic areas such as AI, autonomous systems, GEOINT, and cyber operations. The notice clarifies that no white papers or proposals are requested at this time and that specific CSO solicitations will be released separately as funding becomes available. Contact information and the official posting location are provided, with an inactive/archive date of Dec 31, 2026.
General Services Administration
FederalDC
Posted
Feb 26, 2026
Dec 30, 2026
Developed this program to be implemented outside the normal federal acquisition regulations (far) requirements to engage traditional and non-traditional government contractors, including start-up companies. This pilot program is intended to promote competition with a streamlined approach to acquire innovative commercial products and commercial services. This pilot program offers the following benefits: 1. Streamlined solicitation requiring only minimal corporate and technical information. 2. Fast track vendor selection timelines. 3. Simplified contract administration procedures and requirements. 4. Preference for the vendor retaining core intellectual property.
FederalDC
Posted
Dec 17, 2025
Dec 31, 2026
The General Services Administration (GSA), Federal Acquisition Service (FAS), Assisted Acquisition Services (AAS) Defense Capability Accelerator (CapX) intends to utilize the Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) procedures throughout Fiscal Year 2026. These CSOs, on behalf of interagency partners within the Department of War (DoW), including Military Departments (MILDEPS), 4th Estate entities, Combatant Commands (CCMDs), and others, will seek innovative, commercial solutions to address specific mission and operational challenges. The notice was posted Dec 17, 2025 and will remain active until Dec 31, 2026.
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