# SAF/CDM Commercial Solutions Opening and Specific Calls Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/fa714621sc0001 - Solicitation number: FA7146-21-S-C-0001 - Notice type: Solicitation - Status: Open. Offers due September 30, 2026 at 11:59 PM EDT - Department: Department of the Air Force - Agency: Department of the Air Force - Contracting office: FA7146 Saf Oc PK (FA7146) - NAICS: 541990 All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services - Product or service code: AC32 National Defense R&D Services; Defense-Related Activities; Applied Research - First posted: September 5, 2025 - Last posted: August 12, 2026 - SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/4a83a826d46d401682ec84031f19e1b1/view ## Description Secretary of the Air Force Concepts Development and Management (SAF/CDM) Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) for Defense-Related Activities FA7146-21-S-C001 Summary Title: CDM Defense-related activities Type: **Closed/Open Two-Step CSO with Calls:** Open PeriodInitiation to 1 September 2026 (for receipt of White Papers)Ordering PeriodInitiation to 30 September 2026 Active Calls for White Papers & Point of Contact (PoC) **Information Call A002 (Posted 03/20/2026):** AF/A1 Agile Refactoring and Integration (AR&I) A call for white papers for the AF/A1 Agile Refactoring and Integration (AR&I) has been issued For details, please refer to the full attachments to the posting. Points of contact for this specific call are located within the call documentation. **Update 8/12/2026:** The Phase 2 for this call is on hold until further notice due to priority changes in the department. An update to the SAM posting will be issued once the activity continues. Purpose and Objectives This Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) is initiated under the Defense Commercial Solutions Offering Pilot Program. It allows for the competitive selection of innovative commercial items, technologies, and services. An award may result from a general CSO that identifies areas of mission or technical interest and includes a technical evaluation by subject matter experts. SAF/CDM seeks innovative commercial solutions or new capabilities that fulfill its requirements, close existing capability gaps, and/or offer technological advancements in meeting the Objectives and Focus Areas detailed in the CSO attachment. Submission Process This CSO follows a two-step process before any award. **Step 1 White Paper Submission:** Contractors may submit White Papers at any time during the Open Period. These should include a Cover Page, a Technical/Management section, and a Rough Order of Magnitude. When submitting, the email subject line must include the CSO number (FA7146-21-S-C001) and the specific call number, if applicable. Multiple submissions are permitted. **Step 2 Proposal Submission:** Following a review of the White Papers, the Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) may invite selected contractors to submit a full Technical/Management and Price proposal. A proposal will not be considered without a prior White Paper submission and an invitation from the PCO. **Eligibility and Award Information Eligibility:** This is a full and open acquisition. White Papers will be considered from all interested vendors, including small businesses and non-traditional contractors. Foreign participation is allowed as specified in the attachment. **Award:** The Air Force anticipates making multiple awards under the Federal Acquisition Regulations or via Other Transaction Agreement authority. The Government reserves the right to award some, all, part, or none of a contractor's proposal. Points of Contact (POC) Procuring Contracting OfficerKevin Adamskevin.adams.20@us.af.mil(301) 203-4766 Program ManagerMs. Catherine Andersoncatherine.anderson.5@us.af.mil ## Publications - September 5, 2025: Solicitation, due September 30, 2026 at 11:59 PM EDT. Notice 6b63fb14c09b4170a6f1bbff29aabb8e. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/6b63fb14c09b4170a6f1bbff29aabb8e/view - September 5, 2025: Solicitation, due September 30, 2025 at 11:59 PM EDT. Notice fbb12437d1474148a0c0ea36efb013b2. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/fbb12437d1474148a0c0ea36efb013b2/view - March 20, 2026: Solicitation, due September 30, 2026 at 11:59 PM EDT. Notice a6df7526b4144496ad0f446409bd632b. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/a6df7526b4144496ad0f446409bd632b/view - March 23, 2026: Solicitation, due September 30, 2026 at 11:59 PM EDT. Notice 38ddbc5614b840a085e9ecfb5c425cf7. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/38ddbc5614b840a085e9ecfb5c425cf7/view - March 27, 2026: Solicitation, due September 30, 2026 at 11:59 PM EDT. Notice 76cbcaeca976414eb1464c374e043d68. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/76cbcaeca976414eb1464c374e043d68/view - August 12, 2026: Solicitation, due September 30, 2026 at 11:59 PM EDT. Notice 4a83a826d46d401682ec84031f19e1b1. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/4a83a826d46d401682ec84031f19e1b1/view ## Points of contact - Kevin T. Adams, kevin.adams.20@us.af.mil, 3012034766 --- Source: SAM.gov Contract Opportunities bulk extract. Confirm deadlines on SAM.gov before responding. Cite https://abierto.us/opportunities/fa714621sc0001.