What this opportunity is
The Department of the Air Force is seeking support for its Cost and Software Data Reporting (CSDR) program through a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) under NAICS 541715. This opportunity is set aside for total small businesses and involves submitting white papers for innovative commercial services related to CSDR planning, verification, compliance support, and data curation. Interested small businesses should note that this is a two-step solicitation, with white papers due by July 27, 2026, and proposals to follow for selected submissions.
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
Description
DAF CSDR Support and Curation
Commercial Solutions Opening
FA701426SCS01
Two-Step Solicitation
OVERVIEW
This Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) solicitation is issued in accordance with R-
DFARS 212.70, Defense Commercial Solutions Opening
NAICS Code and Associated Description: 541715 - Research and Development in the Physical,
Engineering, and Life Sciences
Federal Agency Name and Contracting Officer Address: FA7014 – Air Force District of
Washington, Secretary of the Air Force Enterprise Contracting Division (AFDW/PKS)
Commercial Solutions Opening Title: This is a combined synopsis/solicitation. Department of
the Air Force (DAF) Cost and Software Data Reporting (CSDR) Support and Curation.
Commercial Solutions Opening Number: FA701426SCS01
Commercial Solutions Opening Type: This is the initial announcement. This will be a Two- Step
Solicitation and is Closed. However, may be re-opened in the future with amendment. Current
Solicitation closes 27 Jul 26, 2026 @ 01:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time.
First Step: WHITE PAPER DUE DATE AND TIME: White Papers will be accepted until Friday,
27 July 2026 at 01:00PM EDT. White Papers may be submitted at any time during this period.
White Papers received after specified date and time, will be considered late in accordance with
52.212-1(f).
Second Step: PROPOSAL DUE DATE AND TIME: To be provided in the Requests for Proposal
sent to offerors that submit White Papers considered to be of further interest to the Air Force.
Proposals received after specified date and time, will be considered late in accordance with 52.212-
1(f).
Submission POC: White Papers must be submitted to the Contracting Points of Contact (POCs):
Contracting Officer: ERIC L. MOSS
Phone: (850) 684-4265
Email: eric.moss.3@us.af.mil
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Solicitation Request: AFDW/PKS is soliciting White Papers on the effort(s) described below.
The Air Force Cost Analysis Agency (AFCAA) seeks innovative commercial services to provide
one year of support for the Cost and Software Data Reporting (CSDR) program, including CSDR
planning, verification and validation (V&V), compliance support, and CSDR submission data
curation, metadata tagging, and quality preparation to improve the quality and usability of CSDR
data within the Government's data ingestion environment. The effort also includes establishing
required data access and developing a Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) in support of DoDI
5000.73 and AFI 65-508.
Type of Contract: The Air Force anticipates the award of a Firm-Fixed Price type contract in
accordance with FAR Part 12 & Part 16. Offerors are encouraged to review FAR 52.212-4 and
52.212-5 for standard terms and conditions of a FAR Part 12 contract. In addition, the Air Force
reserves the right to award an Other Transaction for Prototype Project in accordance with 10 U.S.C.
§ 2371.
Estimated Program Cost: Not greater than $5M
Anticipated Number of Awards: The Air Force anticipates 1 award per year for this announcement.
However, the Air Force reserves the right to award one or more, or no, contracts for all, part, or none
of the proposals received.
CLASSIFIED INFORMATION. The Government is not requesting classified information as part
of this CSO. Offerors shall submit only unclassified White Papers and proposals. Any information
requiring classification must not be included in the submission. If a resulting award requires the
performance of classified work, the selected offeror must possess or obtain all required personnel
security clearances, facility clearances, and other security infrastructure necessary to perform the
work in accordance with the applicable Contract Security Classification Specification (DD Form
254) and the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), without reliance
on Government resources.
PURPOSE: This Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) is a competitive solicitation focused on
technologies to meet the mission of AFCAA. The Government seeks to obtain innovative solutions
or potential new capabilities to fulfill requirements, close capability gaps, or provide potential
technological advancements in the capability areas listed below.
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Innovative means:
1. Any technology, process, or method, including research and development that is new as of the
date of submission of a proposal;
2. Any application of an existing technology, process, or method that is new as of the date of
submission of submission of a proposal; or
3. A new application or adaptation of an existing technology, process, or method as of the date of
submission of a proposal.
All items, technologies, and services acquired under this CSO will be treated as commercial products
or commercial services if they meet the definition of an innovative solution under this CSO. The
Government encourages offerors to submit proposals presenting a broad range of technical and
business approaches that address the specific areas of interest identified herein.
Awards resulting from this CSO will be made based on the evaluation results of a Two-Step proposal
process. The Government reserves the right to fund all, some, one, or none of the proposals
submitted; may elect to fund only part of a submitted proposal; and may incrementally fund any or
all awards under this CSO. All awards are subject to the availability of funds. All contracts entered
into under this CSO will be Firm Fixed Price type contracts or agreements.
Offerors should monitor SAM.gov for amendments, modifications, and potential calls issued against
this CSO.
SUBMISSION INFORMATION:
Step 1: Offerors shall submit White Papers prepared in accordance with the format specified below.
White Papers may be submitted at any time before the due date and time identified in this CSO.
Offerors are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov for amendments to this CSO and incorporating
any updated information into their submissions. White Papers will be evaluated in accordance with
the evaluation criteria set forth in below.
Step 2: The Go…
Source: SAM.gov, as posted. Verify the current solicitation before responding.