Federal · SAM.gov · Alabama

Department of the Air Force Program Business and Enterprise Systems (BES) Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO)

Department of DefenseIssuing agency·Alabama·via the SAM.gov Get Opportunities API

Open

See the official notice for the deadline·Posted Oct 29, 2026

AI takeaways

The Department of the Air Force, through the Business and Enterprise Systems (BES) Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO), seeks innovative commercial IT and business solutions to enhance Air Force capabilities.
Work is performed in Alabama (AL), with the place of performance stated as AL.
The solicitation was posted on 2026-10-29 and is a multi-year process with Calls for Proposals published until 2 March 2030.
Call 0001 (BES Marketplace) is continuously open for white paper submissions from 29 October 2026 through 31 October 2029, with monthly collection periods ending at 12:00 Noon Central Time on the final day of each month.
White papers are submitted via email to AFLCMC.GBK._CSO@us.af.mil and are evaluated monthly on Technical Merit, Relevancy to Focus Area, and Demonstrated Experience.
The procurement method is a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) under 10 USC 3457, which may result in FAR-based contracts or Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs).
Focus areas include Software Development, Super Intelligence & Machine Learning, Cybersecurity & Zero Trust Architecture, Cloud/Next-Gen Infrastructure, SaaS, Advanced Communications, Emerging Technology, Database Management, System Administration, Training, Support, Data Management, Test & Evaluation, Network Services, and Compliance.
Requirement: Offerors must be registered and hold an active status on SAM.gov to be awarded a FAR-based contract.

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Mary Jackson

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Location:

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Notice

137ceb760c654cd6bf61d9debec892dc

FA8771-26-S-C0001

Method

Presolicitation

Documents

Download zip

1. CSO solicitation_29 Oct 26.pdfPDF

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2. Call 0001 Marketplace 29 Oct 26.pdfPDF

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What this bid is asking for

AI-generated

Submit white papers (limited to 5 pages) via email to AFLCMC.GBK._CSO@us.af.mil by the monthly deadline (12:00 Noon Central Time on the final day of each month).
Provide a title page with entity name, UEI (if available), address, business size, SBA certifications, traditional/non-traditional status, supplier type, focus area, and point of contact.
Describe the technology concept, including unique aspects and whether it involves existing commercial technology or development/adaptation.
Ensure white papers are evaluated as Selectable on all three criteria: Technical Merit, Relevancy to Focus Area, and Demonstrated Experience.

Posted Scope of Work

Updated 29 October 2026

Calls:

Call 0001 BES Marketplace – Open – posted 29 October 2026, White Papers monthly collection

NAICS Codes:

513210 Software Publishers 

541511 Custom Computer Programming Services 

541512 Computer Systems Design Services 

541513 Computer Facilities Management Services 

541519 Other Computer Related Service

Questions:

Please email questions regarding the BES CSO to AFLCMC.GBK._CSO@us.af.mil

Scope, read from the documentsAI-generated

The BES CSO invites commercial industry to submit white papers or proposals for innovative, Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) IT and business solutions. Specific opportunities are announced through individual Calls for Proposals, with Call 0001 establishing a BES Marketplace for continuous submission of white papers in focus areas such as Software Development, Super Intelligence & Machine Learning, Cybersecurity & Zero Trust Architecture, Cloud/Next-Gen Infrastructure, SaaS, Advanced Communications, Emerging Technology, Database Management, System Administration, Training, Support, Data Management, Test & Evaluation, Network Services, and Compliance. White papers are evaluated monthly on Technical Merit, Relevancy to Focus Area, and Demonstrated Experience, and selectable solutions are maintained in the Marketplace for future consideration by BES programs.

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Questions & answers

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What is the submission process for white papers under Call 0001?

White Papers shall be submitted via email to AFLCMC.GBK._CSO@us.af.mil. Submissions are collected monthly by calendar month and must be received by 12:00 Noon Central Time on the final day of each month.

What are the evaluation criteria for white papers?

White Papers are evaluated on Technical Merit, Relevancy to Focus Area, and Demonstrated Experience. To be selectable, a White Paper must be evaluated as Selectable in ALL criteria.

What is the period of performance for the BES Marketplace Call?

The BES Marketplace Call will be continuously open for submissions during the period of 29 October 2026 through 31 October 2029 unless otherwise amended.

Who is the point of contact for questions regarding this CSO?

Direct all questions regarding this CSO to AFLCMC.GBK._CSO@us.af.mil.

Full source recordEvery field SAM.gov published, untouched

Hit

137ceb760c654cd6bf61d9debec892dc

Type

Code: p
Value: Presolicitation

Type

opportunity

Award

Awardee

Title

Department of the Air Force Program Business and Enterprise Systems (BES) Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO)

R Score

Is Active

Yes

Is Canceled

Publish Date

Oct 29, 2026

Descriptions

Content: Updated 29 October 2026  Calls:   Call 0001 BES Marketplace – Open – posted 29 October 2026, White Papers monthly collection  NAICS Codes:   513210 Softwar
Last Modified Date: Oct 29, 2026

Modified Date

Oct 29, 2026

Modifications

Count: 3

Parent Notice Id

456b019a0b63414aa3015c347a8ed82c

Solicitation Number

FA8771-26-S-C0001

Organization Hierarchy

Code

9700

Name

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Type

DEPARTMENT

Level

Status

active

Address

Organization Id

100000000

Code

5700

Name

DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE

Type

AGENCY

Level

Status

active

Address

Organization Id

300000251

Code

AFMC

Name

AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND

Type

MAJOR COMMAND

Level

Status

active

Address

Organization Id

100000570

Code

AFLCMC

Name

AIR FORCE LIFE CYCLE MANAGEMENT CENTER

Type

SUB COMMAND

Level

Status

active

Address

Organization Id

100000997

Code

PEO-B&ES

Name

BUSINESS AND ENTERPRISE SYSTEMS

Type

SUB COMMAND

Level

Status

active

Address

Organization Id

100076471

Code

FA8771

Name

FA8771 AFLCMC GBK

Type

OFFICE

Level

Status

active

Address

Zip: "36114-3000"
City: "MAFB-GUNTER ANNEX"
State: "AL"
Country: "USA"
Street Address: "CP 334-416-5494"
Street Address2: "490 E MOORE DR BLDG 892"

Organization Id

500020386

Type

Presolicitation

Title

Department of the Air Force Program Business and Enterprise Systems (BES) Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO)

Active

Yes

Detail

Type

Naics

Code: 541519
Type: primary

Title

Department of the Air Force Program Business and Enterprise Systems (BES) Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO)

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Federal · SAM.gov · Alabama

Department of the Air Force Program Business and Enterprise Systems (BES) Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO)

Department of DefenseIssuing agency·Alabama·via the SAM.gov Get Opportunities API

Open

See the official notice for the deadline·Posted Oct 29, 2026

Prequalify For BondingBonding Prequal

AI takeaways

The Department of the Air Force, through the Business and Enterprise Systems (BES) Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO), seeks innovative commercial IT and business solutions to enhance Air Force capabilities.
Work is performed in Alabama (AL), with the place of performance stated as AL.
The solicitation was posted on 2026-10-29 and is a multi-year process with Calls for Proposals published until 2 March 2030.
Call 0001 (BES Marketplace) is continuously open for white paper submissions from 29 October 2026 through 31 October 2029, with monthly collection periods ending at 12:00 Noon Central Time on the final day of each month.
White papers are submitted via email to AFLCMC.GBK._CSO@us.af.mil and are evaluated monthly on Technical Merit, Relevancy to Focus Area, and Demonstrated Experience.
The procurement method is a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) under 10 USC 3457, which may result in FAR-based contracts or Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs).
Focus areas include Software Development, Super Intelligence & Machine Learning, Cybersecurity & Zero Trust Architecture, Cloud/Next-Gen Infrastructure, SaaS, Advanced Communications, Emerging Technology, Database Management, System Administration, Training, Support, Data Management, Test & Evaluation, Network Services, and Compliance.
Requirement: Offerors must be registered and hold an active status on SAM.gov to be awarded a FAR-based contract.

These takeaways are AI-generated and may be incomplete or wrong. Always verify every detail against the official documents before you bid.

Want to know if you can be bonded for this project? Get prequalified.One free application, soft pull — sized to your work.

Know you can be bonded before you spend a week on the bid
No scramble for a bond at the deadline — it becomes a request form
A good guy letter to show an agency

Prequalify For Bonding →

Contact the buyer

Mary Jackson

mary.jackson.17@us.af.milEmail

Location:

AL 36104

Open in Maps ↗

Notice

137ceb760c654cd6bf61d9debec892dc

FA8771-26-S-C0001

Method

Presolicitation

Documents

Download zip

1. CSO solicitation_29 Oct 26.pdfPDF

Preview Download

2. Call 0001 Marketplace 29 Oct 26.pdfPDF

Preview Download

What this bid is asking for

AI-generated

Submit white papers (limited to 5 pages) via email to AFLCMC.GBK._CSO@us.af.mil by the monthly deadline (12:00 Noon Central Time on the final day of each month).
Provide a title page with entity name, UEI (if available), address, business size, SBA certifications, traditional/non-traditional status, supplier type, focus area, and point of contact.
Describe the technology concept, including unique aspects and whether it involves existing commercial technology or development/adaptation.
Ensure white papers are evaluated as Selectable on all three criteria: Technical Merit, Relevancy to Focus Area, and Demonstrated Experience.

Posted Scope of Work

Updated 29 October 2026

Calls:

Call 0001 BES Marketplace – Open – posted 29 October 2026, White Papers monthly collection

NAICS Codes:

513210 Software Publishers 

541511 Custom Computer Programming Services 

541512 Computer Systems Design Services 

541513 Computer Facilities Management Services 

541519 Other Computer Related Service

Questions:

Please email questions regarding the BES CSO to AFLCMC.GBK._CSO@us.af.mil

Scope, read from the documentsAI-generated

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Questions & answers

AI-generated

What is the submission process for white papers under Call 0001?

What are the evaluation criteria for white papers?

White Papers are evaluated on Technical Merit, Relevancy to Focus Area, and Demonstrated Experience. To be selectable, a White Paper must be evaluated as Selectable in ALL criteria.

What is the period of performance for the BES Marketplace Call?

The BES Marketplace Call will be continuously open for submissions during the period of 29 October 2026 through 31 October 2029 unless otherwise amended.

Who is the point of contact for questions regarding this CSO?

Direct all questions regarding this CSO to AFLCMC.GBK._CSO@us.af.mil.

Full source recordEvery field SAM.gov published, untouched

Hit

137ceb760c654cd6bf61d9debec892dc

Type

Code: p
Value: Presolicitation

Type

opportunity

Award

Awardee

Title

Department of the Air Force Program Business and Enterprise Systems (BES) Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO)

R Score

Is Active

Yes

Is Canceled

Publish Date

Oct 29, 2026

Descriptions

Content: Updated 29 October 2026  Calls:   Call 0001 BES Marketplace – Open – posted 29 October 2026, White Papers monthly collection  NAICS Codes:   513210 Softwar
Last Modified Date: Oct 29, 2026

Modified Date

Oct 29, 2026

Modifications

Count: 3

Parent Notice Id

456b019a0b63414aa3015c347a8ed82c

Solicitation Number

FA8771-26-S-C0001

Organization Hierarchy

Code

9700

Name

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Type

DEPARTMENT

Level

Status

active

Address

Organization Id

100000000

Code

5700

Name

DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE

Type

AGENCY

Level

Status

active

Address

Organization Id

300000251

Code

AFMC

Name

AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND

Type

MAJOR COMMAND

Level

Status

active

Address

Organization Id

100000570

Code

AFLCMC

Name

AIR FORCE LIFE CYCLE MANAGEMENT CENTER

Type

SUB COMMAND

Level

Status

active

Address

Organization Id

100000997

Code

PEO-B&ES

Name

BUSINESS AND ENTERPRISE SYSTEMS

Type

SUB COMMAND

Level

Status

active

Address

Organization Id

100076471

Code

FA8771

Name

FA8771 AFLCMC GBK

Type

OFFICE

Level

Status

active

Address

Zip: "36114-3000"
City: "MAFB-GUNTER ANNEX"
State: "AL"
Country: "USA"
Street Address: "CP 334-416-5494"
Street Address2: "490 E MOORE DR BLDG 892"

Organization Id

500020386

Type

Presolicitation

Title

Department of the Air Force Program Business and Enterprise Systems (BES) Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO)

Active

Yes

Detail

Type

Naics

Code: 541519
Type: primary

Title

Department of the Air Force Program Business and Enterprise Systems (BES) Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO)

Need a bond for this one? Get prequalified once.

Most Alabama work asks for the two below, and the solicitation documents are where it’s stated. One prequalification covers both — on this bid and the next.

Bid BondUsually 5–10% of your bid

Due with your bid

FreeGet this one →

Performance & Payment BondUsually 100% of the contract

Due after award

Flat 3%Get this one →

$0, forever48-hr responseA-ratedSoft pull

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