CSO Call 001 DevSecOps Network

AFLCMC/XA Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) Call
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Air Force
AFLCMC/XA “Architecture and Integration Directorate”
Commercial Solutions Opening for MLS Network
541715
Two-Step, Closed Call
Call 001
June 28, 2021
July 15, 2021 at 12:00 PM ET

1.0 Introduction

The Architecture and Integration Directorate (AFLCMC/XA) seeks to develop a cross-cutter portfolio of complimentary/ linked projects and programs to support Joint All-Domain Command & Control (JADC2) and the Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS). The Air Force intends to facilitate the rapid exploration and maturation of innovative technologies. The Air Force will support future operations by providing the critical surveillance, tactical edge communications, processing, networking, and battle management command and control capabilities to the joint warfighting force.
This announcement is for a Category/Area of Interest (AoI) under the AFLCMC/XA JADC2 Commercial Solutions Opening. Interested parties are highly encouraged to visit the Government Point of Entry (www.beta.sam.gov) to review the JADC2 CSO special posting in its entirety to obtain more information on the process for submission and evaluation of the CSO solution white papers and proposals.
This Call seeks to solicit innovative solutions that meet the objectives detailed in Section 2.0. The term innovative is defined as any technology, process, or method, including research and development that is new as of the date of proposal submission; or any new application of an existing technology, process or method as of the proposal date. AFLCMC/XA is not obligated to extend a request for proposal or make an award as a result of this Call; all awards are subject to the availability of funds and successful negotiations. This Call is not an authorization to begin performance, and in no way obligates the Government for any costs incurred by the Offeror associated with developing a White Paper. Prior to commencement of any activities associated with performance under this Call, the Government will issue a written directive or contractual document signed by the Contracting Officer with appropriate consideration established. AFLCMC/XA reserves the right to modify the requirements of this Call.

The authority to issue this Two-Step, Closed Call is derived from AFLCMC/XA Commercial Solutions Opening, FA8612-21-S-C001, dated 28 June 2021. The CSO authority is Section 879