Department of the Air Force Program Business and Enterprise Systems (BES) Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO)

The Department of the Air Force Business and Enterprise Systems Directorate has issued a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) that establishes a framework for acquiring innovative commercial‑off‑the‑shelf (COTS) IT and business solutions. Vendors submit concise white papers to a continuous marketplace (Call 0001) that runs from 29 Oct 2026 through 31 Oct 2029. Selected white papers may be invited to develop full proposals under future calls, which could result in FAR‑based contracts or Other Transaction Agreements. The opportunity is open to all commercial entities that can meet any of the listed NAICS codes and provides a pathway for ongoing engagement with the Air Force. • Open, continuous “Marketplace” for white‑paper submissions (monthly deadline, 12 CT last day of month). • Covers 15 focus areas including software development, AI/ML, cyber‑security, cloud, data management, and more. • No fixed award ceiling; contracts may be awarded on a per‑call basis up to several million dollars. • Requires SAM registration, UEI, and compliance with FAR/DFARS clauses; no pre‑bid meeting or site visit required.