Name | Type | Posted | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
Att 001 - Areas of Interest.pdf | Nov 21, 2025 | ||
CSO Army Aviation Training_21 Nov 2025 FINAL.pdf | Nov 21, 2025 | ||
Att 006 - Phase III - CSO AOI CSP Format.pdf | Nov 21, 2025 | ||
Att 005 - Phase II - CSO AOI Presentation Format.pdf | Nov 21, 2025 | ||
Att 004 - Phase I - CSO AOI Solutions Brief Format and Instruction.pdf | Nov 21, 2025 | ||
Att 003 - Phase I - CSO AOI Quad Chart Template.pdf | Nov 21, 2025 | ||
Att 002 - AOI Evaluation Methodology.pdf | Nov 21, 2025 | ||
QNA_ FSN 7.11.2025_REVISED.pdf | Jul 11, 2025 | ||
Attachment 004 - Presentation Format.pdf | Jul 9, 2025 | ||
DRAFT CSO ANNOUNCEMENT_FSN_7.9.2025 Draft with Changes 1-2.pdf | Jul 9, 2025 | ||
Attachment 005 - Commerical Solution Proposal Format.pdf | Jul 9, 2025 | ||
Attachment 001 - Areas of Interest.pdf | Jul 9, 2025 | ||
Attachment 002 - CSO Quad Chart Template.pdf | Jul 9, 2025 | ||
Attachment 003 - Solutions Brief Format and Instructions.pdf | Jul 9, 2025 | ||
Amendment 1_DRAFT CSO ANNNOUNCEMENT_FSN_7.7.2025 Draft.pdf | Jul 7, 2025 | ||
DRAFT CSO SAM ANNOUNCEMENT_FSN.pdf | Jul 2, 2025 |
CSO - U.S. Army Aviation Training
Contact and place of performance
Susan Ruzicka
Huntsville, AL
USA
The Army has identified the following needs: (1) to rapidly train and qualify aviators in all platforms; (2) to transform aviation training to improve pilot proficiency by using the latest commercial practices and technology; and (3) to grow the aviation industrial base to better support the Army. This solicitation aims to provide the Army with access to innovative solutions enabling the Army to evolve quickly and ma...
View moreAwards issued under this CSO include but are not limited to the following award instruments: FAR contracts under FAR Part 12 Commercial Procedures; any fixed price, or fixed price incentive contract type specified under FAR Part 16; and non‐FAR agreements such as transaction agreements under 10 U.S.C 4022, and 10 U.S.C 4023; for the Army and/or its customers that are directly relevant to enhancing the effectiveness of training, curriculum development, integration of innovation in training methodologies, demonstration of capabilities and evidence of mastery of basic aviation operation abilities to support Army modernization priorities and improve readiness.
Consequently, under 10 U.S.C. 3458, Contracting Officers may acquire innovative commercial items, technologies, or services using a competitive procedure called a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO). Under a CSO, the Department of Defense may competitively select proposals received in response to a Call for Solutions, based on a review of proposals by scientific, technological, or other subject-matter expert peers. Use of a CSO in accordance with DFARS Subpart 212.70 is considered to be a competitive procedure for the purposes of 10 U.S.C. 221 and FAR 6.102. Finally, Contracting Officers shall treat items, technologies, and services acquired using a CSO as commercial products and commercial services. Contracts or agreements under this authority shall be fixed-price, including fixed-price incentive fee contracts.
Offerors are informed that ONLY a warranted Army Contracting/Agreements Officer (not a Contracting Officer Representative or other personnel) may contractually bind the Army. The Army shall not be liable to pay for work performed by a Offeror unless a warranted Contracting/Agreements Officer has signed an agreement in writing agreeing that the Army shall pay. The Army does not fund preparation of solution briefs/proposals, or support work efforts or tasks that are inferred from discussions with technical project officers.
The Department of the Army is conducting a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) under solicitation number W9113M-25-S-C006 to identify innovative solutions for aviation training. The initiative seeks to rapidly train and qualify aviators across all platforms, transform training methodologies through modern commercial practices and technology, and expand the aviation industrial base to support Army modernization priorities. The scope of interest is categorized into three primary areas: fixed-wing aircraft training, rotary-wing aircraft training, and unmanned aerial systems training. This requirement is classified under NAICS code 611512 for Flight Training and PSC code U006 for EDUCATION/TRAINING- VOCATIONAL/TECHNICAL.
This combined synopsis and solicitation utilizes specific authorities under 10 U.S.C. § 4022, 4023, and 3458 to acquire innovative commercial products, services, and prototype projects. Awards resulting from this CSO may include FAR Part 12 commercial contracts, fixed-price or fixed-price incentive contracts under FAR Part 16, or non-FAR transaction agreements. Evaluation is based on a review by scientific, technological, or subject-matter expert peers. The performance of these services is located in Huntsville, AL, and there is no set-aside designated for this opportunity (NONE; explanation: NONE).
The response deadline for this solicitation is September 30, 2026. The Army has provided 16 attachments to guide submissions, including templates for phase-specific solution briefs, quad charts, and presentation formats. Susan Ruzicka is the designated point of contact for this notice. All resulting agreements must be fixed-price and can only be contractually bound by a warranted Army Contracting or Agreements Officer. The government will not fund the preparation of solution briefs or support work tasks inferred from technical discussions.
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