JADC2 CSO Call 002 SDWAN Bakeoff

AFLCMC/XA Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) Call 002
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Air Force
AFLCMC/XA, Architecture and Integration Directorate
AF SD-WAN Test Event
541512 – Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering and Life Sciences
Two-Step, Closed Call
FA8612-21-S-C001, Call 002
Friday, 6 January 2023 at 5:00 PM EDT
Monday, 6 February 2023 at 5:00 PM EDT

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Introduction
The Architecture and Integration Directorate (AFLCMC/XA), on behalf of the Department of the Air Force (DAF) Program Executive Officer (PEO) for Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management (C3BM) 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 Department of 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