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GDA CSO HQ0202-26-S-0001.pdf | Apr 2, 2026 |
Golden Dome for America Commercial Solutions Opening
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Office of the Secretary of War, Golden Dome for America (GDA) Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) HQ0202-26-S-0001 for GDA Technology Development, Deployment and Program Support Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) Summary FA7146-21-S-C001 Title: GDA Technology Development, Deployment and Program Support Open Period: Initiation to 30 September 2035 Opportunity Description: The Homeland is currently at risk and is...
View moreUnder this CSO, GDA has OT authority to partner with nontraditional and traditional defense contractors and non-profit research institutions to carry out prototype projects that are directly relevant to enhancing the mission effectiveness of military personnel and the supporting platforms, systems, components, or materials proposed to be acquired or developed by the DoD, or the improvement of platforms, systems, components, or materials in use by the armed forces for GDA. Under this CSO, GDA may also use FAR-based methods for procuring services. This CSO is a mechanism for GDA to use competitive procedures to award OT agreements or contracts. Whether an award is an OT agreement for a Prototype Project, or follow on prototype/production agreement, or a FAR-based contract award is at the sole discretion of the government.
Eligibility. This CSO is a full and open acquisition. White Papers will be considered from all sources capable of addressing the objectives of this CSO, consistent with statute and regulation, including the security requirements of this effort.
CSO STRUCTURE/EXPECTATIONS. All White Papers/Proposals shall be submitted in accordance with this CSO. White Papers and Proposals must be submitted to Contracting POCs only, as specified in the CSO attachment and within each Amendment or Call. Contractors are advised that the submittal of a White Paper or Proposal is not a promise or guarantee of award. The Government intends to review all White Papers/Proposals and reserves the right to award some, all, part, or none of a Contractor's proposal content.
POINT OF CONTACT: All questions and submissions related to this CSO shall only be sent via e-mail to: [email protected]
The Immediate Office of the Secretary of Defense issued solicitation HQ0202-26-S-0001 for the Golden Dome for America (GDA) Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO). This initiative seeks technology development, deployment, and program support to field defenses against advanced weapons, including ballistic missiles, hypersonics, advanced cruise missiles, and modern aerial systems. The GDA operates as an agile organization focused on leveraging commercial innovation through flexible contracting to accelerate the adoption of critical technologies. The acquisition is classified under NAICS 541990, All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services, and PSC AC32, National Defense R&D Services; Defense-Related Activities; Applied Research. No set-aside is used for this solicitation.
This full and open competition utilizes merit-based peer, technical, or operational reviews to select vendors. Under this CSO, the government may award Other Transaction (OT) agreements for prototype projects or FAR-based contracts for services at its discretion. These awards aim to enhance the mission effectiveness of military personnel and supporting platforms or improve systems currently in use by the armed forces. Eligible sources, including nontraditional and traditional defense contractors and non-profit research institutions, may submit white papers addressing the CSO objectives and security requirements.
The response deadline for this solicitation is April 2, 2031, with an open period extending through September 30, 2035. Submissions and inquiries are directed to the GDA Contracting point of contact via the provided electronic mail address. The solicitation was published on April 2, 2026, and includes one attachment detailing the CSO requirements and submission instructions. While the government intends to review all submitted white papers and proposals, it reserves the right to award some, all, or none of the proposed content.
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