CSO Construction AOI Template

CSO for Construction OTs
Area of Interest (AOI) Template
INSTRUCTIONAL NOTE: All text displayed in blue represents instructional guidance, statutory compliance notes, or fillable placeholders. This text must be replaced with specific acquisition data, or removed entirely, prior to publishing this AOI to industry. SAM / Posting Instructions: The master CSO is posted as a sources sought. When posting AOIs, post as a “solicitation” and reference the master CSO (USSF-CSO-FY26-2808A) in the “Related Notice” section. [Instructional Language for the Agreements Officer: The Agreements Officer should coordinate with the requirements owner to complete this template and attempt to obtain funding prior to posting the AOI against the CSO. Prior to publishing this AOI and awarding any subsequent agreement, the Agreements Officer MUST ensure full compliance with the statutory notification, reporting, and funding limitation requirements established under 10 U.S.C. § 2808a and relevant DoD financial management regulations. This includes verifying that the appropriate appropriations are being utilized and that necessary congressional notifications have been executed if the project's Not-To-Exceed (NTE) budget breaches statutory reporting thresholds for military construction.]

[INSERT SPACE BASE DELTA NAME]

AREA OF INTEREST (AOI) # [INSERT AOI NUMBER]

PROJECT TITLE: [INSERT PROJECT TITLE]

PUBLICATION DATE: [Insert Date]PHASE 1 SUBMISSION DEADLINE: [Insert Date/Time - Recommend 1600 MDT]ISSUING SQUADRON: [Insert Contracting/Civil Engineering Squadron Name]AGREEMENTS OFFICER: [Insert Agreements Officer Name] SUBMISSION LOCATION: [Insert submission method: Organizational Email Box at [email protected] OR SAM.gov portal link]

1.0 PROJECT OBJECTIVE & TARGET BUDGET

[Instructional Language: Use this section to write a broad, outcome-based problem statement. Describe the operational deficiency or the capability gap on the base. Explain what the facility needs to accomplish, not how to build it. This maximizes commercial latitude and invites innovative constructability methods.] Current Operational Challenge:The [Insert Space Base Delta / Squadron Name] is currently experiencing [Insert Description of Problem, e.g., inadequate hangar space for next-generation assets / deteriorating airfield pavement / outdated command center electrical redundancy]. Desired Outcome:The Government seeks a commercial solution to [Insert Desired Outcome, e.g., design and construct a rapid-erect shelter / repair and alter 15,000 sq ft of secure facility space / implement a modular microgrid backup system]. The final structure or alteration must achieve [Insert Key Performance Metrics, e.g., full operational occupancy within 6 months / compliance with specified structural wind loads of 120 mph].