Opportunity

SAM #FA865226SC005

AFRL Solicitation for Innovative Technology Solutions (CSB Phase)

Buyer

AFRL PZL

Posted

April 30, 2026

Respond By

April 30, 2027

Identifier

FA865226SC005

NAICS

541715

The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), part of the Air Force Materiel Command, is inviting Commercial Solutions Briefs (CSBs) for innovative technology solutions: - Government buyer: Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), Foundational Technologies (AFRL/RE) Mission Organization - No specific Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or vendors are named at this stage - Products/services requested: - Broad range of innovative solutions, from advanced component development to operational systems development - Specific Areas of Interest (AOI) are referenced but not detailed in the provided text - No part numbers or quantities specified - Notable requirements: - Two-step process: initial CSB submission, followed by invitation-only full proposals (CSPs) - Only the Foundational Technologies (AFRL/RE) organization will evaluate submissions - Participation is limited to those invited after CSB review - No product or service line items are listed in the current solicitation - Place of performance and contracting office: Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio

Description

This is a Centralized, Open Two-Step Spiral issued in accordance with R-DFARS 212.70, Defense Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) issued under the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Enterprise Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO), Announcement FA865226SC003.

AFRL is currently accepting Commercial Solutions Brief (CSB) submissions for innovative solutions, ranging from advanced component development through operational systems development, that are within the scope of the Areas of Interest (AOI) identified in Attachment 1 of the above-referenced CSO. CSB submissions that are categorized Selectable will be invited to proceed to Step Two – Request for Commercial Solutions Proposal (CSP). Only CSB submissions are requested at this time. An offeror submitting a CSP without first submitting a CSB will not be eligible for award. 

At this time participation in this Open Spiral is limited to: Foundational Technologies (AFRL/RE). Submissions will only be directed to this Mission Organization for evaluation.  

Prospective offerors MUST view the AFRL Enterprise CSO Announcement separately in the GPE in order to access all of the attachments referenced herein.

Search FA865226SC003, or utilize this address: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/e1793c7415d7455eb226e2aaa7ad816a/view  

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