Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO)

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY (DLA) Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) Framework (2026–2031) A. General Overview & Authority Rolling Submission Process: The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is conducting a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) authorized by 10 U.S.C. § 3458 and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Subpart 212.70 (Defense Commercial Solutions Opening). DLA intends to solicit Solution Briefs in response to technical evaluated, published Areas of Interest (AOIs) on a rolling submission basis over the next five years (2026 to 2031). DLA reserves the right to modify, amend, open, or close AOIs at its sole discretion. Interested offerors are encouraged to frequently monitor this CSO for new or revised AOIs. Closing Date: This CSO will remain open until October 1, 2031; however, DLA reserves the right to close this CSO or any individual AOI at any time prior to that date. Award Types & Procurement Flexibility: In accordance with 10 U.S.C. § 3458(d)(1), any contract or agreement awarded pursuant to this CSO shall be fixed-price. The Government intends to use the authority provided by 10 U.S.C. § 4022 to award Other Transaction (OT) Agreements for prototype projects. However, the Government reserves the right to make an award using a FAR-based contract in lieu of an OT. For acquisitions of commercial products or commercial services, the Government may use FAR Part 12 procedures as applicable, or award commercial contracts in accordance with DFARS 212.7002(b). Points of Contact: For inquiries, clarifications, or submissions, please contact the following DLA acquisition professionals: Mr. Thomas Walsh | Agreements and Contracting Officer, DLA DCSO-P5 | Thomas.Walsh@dla.mil Mrs. Lauren Runowski | Agreements and Contracting Specialist, DLA DCSO-P5 | Lauren.Runowski@dla.mil Mr. Sean Heckmanski | Agreements and Contracting Specialist, DLA DCSO-P5 | Sean.Heckmanski@dla.mil Funding: DLA provides no funding for the preparation or submission of any…