DISA CSO amended

Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO)
HC108425S0001
Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA)
Defense Information Technology Contracting Organization (DITCO) The procedures outlined in this CSO apply to Areas of Interest posted under HC108425S0001.

SECTION 1 – INTRODUCTION

1.1. Background and Authority

DISA is the combat support agency entrusted with the Department of Defense (DoD) information network (DODIN). DISA’s mission is to conduct DODIN operations for the joint warfighter to enable lethality across all warfighting domains in defense of the United States. It is DISA’s responsibility to transform and integrate its capabilities and services to best support the DoD. DISA has interest in adopting innovative and emerging technologies to further its operational capabilities. DISA seeks to create valued partnerships with industry and non-profit organizations to shape IT innovation towards solving its information system challenges.
DISA/DITCO utilizes Other Transaction (OT) agreements under the authority of 10 U.S.C. § 4022 to partner with nontraditional and traditional defense contractors and non-profit research institutions to carry out prototype projects that are directly relevant to enhancing the mission effectiveness of military personnel and the supporting platforms, systems, components, or materials proposed to be acquired or developed by the DoD, or the improvement of platforms, systems, components, or materials in use by the armed forces. The information provided in this CSO is intended to ensure that to the maximum extent practicable, competitive procedures are used when entering into agreements to carry out these prototype projects.

1.2. CSO Procedure

This CSO is a competitive solicitation seeking proposals for innovative, commercial technologies that can accelerate attainment of defense capabilities. Subject to the availability of funds, this CSO will result in the award of OTs for prototype projects in accordance with 10 U.S.C. § 4022, which include not only commercially available technologies fueled by commercial or strategic investment, but also concept demonstrations, pilots, and agile development activities that can incrementally improve commercial technologies, existing Government-owned capabilities, or concepts for defense application. This CSO, and any OT awarded from this CSO, is not subject to the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) or its supplements.
The CSO is soliciting Solution Briefs in response to Areas of Interest (AOI). AOIs are focused topic(s)