AF CyberWorx Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO)

The United States Air Force (USAF) is seeking innovative, commercial technologies and services to accelerate the attainment of critical defense capabilities through the AF CyberWorx Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO). The CSO is a competitive solicitation that invites solution briefs in response to Areas of Interest (AoI) listed in Attachment 8. The AoI topics include modern product development methods, communications technologies, distributed computing and storage design patterns, emerging technologies, and portfolio modernization frameworks. The USAF is looking for solutions that can improve the effectiveness and efficiency of operating and maintaining current capabilities, as well as solutions that can enhance mission readiness and enable new mission capabilities. Some key points to note: • The CSO is open for solution brief submissions continuously or until superseded. • The USAF reserves the right to fund all, some, one, or none of the proposals submitted. • Proposals will be evaluated based on technical merit, importance to agency programs, and funds availability. • The CSO may result in the award of prototype projects, which can include concept demonstrations, pilots, and agile development activities. • The USAF is interested in establishing partnerships with industry, academia, and government to deliver innovative solutions.