Federal · SAM.gov · Alabama

Department of the Air Force 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 Nov 2, 2026

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AI takeaways

The Department of the Air Force Business and Enterprise Systems Directorate seeks commercial off-the-shelf IT and business solutions through a Commercial Solutions Opening, with this Call 0001 establishing a BES Marketplace for software and related services performed in Alabama.
Call 0001 is continuously open for white paper submissions from 29 October 2026 through 31 October 2029, with submissions collected monthly and due by 12:00 Noon Central Time on the final day of each month.
White papers are limited to 5 pages, single-spaced, 12-point font on 8.5 x 11 paper with 1 inch margins, and may be submitted as a Microsoft Word document or PDF.
Focus areas include Software Development, Super Intelligence & Machine Learning, Cybersecurity & Zero Trust Architecture, Cloud and PaaS, SaaS & Enterprise Operations, Advanced Communications, Emerging Technology R&D Prototyping, Database Management & Modernization, System Administration, Training, Support, Data Management, Test & Evaluation, Network Services and Compliance.
White papers are evaluated as Selectable or Not Selectable against Technical Merit, Relevancy to Focus Area and Demonstrated Experience, and must be Selectable in all three to be awardable.
Entry into the Marketplace does not constitute a contract award; selectable white papers are maintained in the BES Marketplace indefinitely and may be chosen for further proposal or evaluation.
White papers must be submitted via email to AFLCMC.GBK._CSO@us.af.mil, with confirmation of receipt provided within one calendar week of submission.
Awards under the CSO may take the form of FAR-based contracts or Other Transaction Agreements under 10 U.S.C. § 2371b.
Requirement: Offerors must register in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to receiving an award or agreement.
Requirement: Offerors must be registered in the prescribed government invoicing system (Wide Area Work Flow: https://wawf.eb.mil/).
Requirement: If topics require classified work, the proposing firm must have a facility clearance to perform the work.
Requirement: If the effort is subject to export controls, a Certified DD Form 2345, Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreement, will be required to be submitted with proposals.

Method: Presolicitation
Documents: 2 files

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Location:

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Notice

fdedccd1d1aa4625881cd9f2ef3694ca

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 a white paper of no more than 5 pages describing an innovative commercial IT or business solution aligned to one or more BES focus areas.
Include a title page with submission title, entity name, UEI, business address, business size, SBA certifications, traditional/non-traditional status, supplier type, focus area and point of contact.
Provide an executive summary of the technology and a technology concept describing the unique aspects of the technology and proposed work.
Email the white paper to AFLCMC.GBK._CSO@us.af.mil by 12:00 Noon Central Time on the final day of the month for inclusion in that monthly collection period.

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

Call 0001 seeks white papers or 'Solutions' across focus areas including Software Development; Super Intelligence & Machine Learning; Cybersecurity & Zero Trust Architecture; Cloud, Next-Gen Infrastructure and Platform as a Service; Software as a Service & Enterprise Operations; Advanced Communications & Connectivity; Emerging Technology & Research and Development Prototyping; Database Management & Modernization; System Administration; Training; Support; Data Management; Test & Evaluation; Network Services; and Compliance. White papers are evaluated as Selectable or Not Selectable on Technical Merit, Relevancy to Focus Area and Demonstrated Experience, and selectable white papers are maintained in the BES Marketplace indefinitely for possible further proposal or evaluation by BES programs.

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Questions & answers

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When can I submit a white paper under Call 0001?

The BES Marketplace Call is continuously open for submissions from 29 October 2026 through 31 October 2029 unless otherwise amended, with submissions collected monthly and due by 12:00 Noon Central Time on the final day of each month.

How do I submit a white paper?

White Papers shall be submitted via email to AFLCMC.GBK._CSO@us.af.mil, and you will receive confirmation of receipt within one calendar week of submission.

What are the white paper format requirements?

White papers shall be limited to 5 pages, single-spaced, 12-point font, standard 8.5 X 11 paper size, 1 inch margins, and may be submitted as a Microsoft Word document or PDF.

Does entry into the Marketplace mean I have a contract?

No. Entry into the Marketplace does NOT constitute any sort of contract award; selectable white papers may be chosen for further proposal or evaluation as BES Programs have requirements.

How are white papers evaluated?

Individual White Papers are evaluated against Technical Merit, Relevancy to Focus Area and Demonstrated Experience, and must be evaluated as Selectable in ALL criteria to be an awardable solution.

Full source recordEvery field SAM.gov published, untouched

Hit

fdedccd1d1aa4625881cd9f2ef3694ca

Type

Code: p
Value: Presolicitation

Type

opportunity

Award

Awardee

Title

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

R Score

Is Active

Yes

Is Canceled

Publish Date

Nov 2, 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: Nov 2, 2026

Modified Date

Nov 2, 2026

Modifications

Count: 4

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

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Organization Id

100076471

Code

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Name

FA8771 AFLCMC GBK

Type

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Level

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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 Business and Enterprise Systems (BES) Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO)

Active

Yes

Detail

Type

Naics

Code: 541519
Type: primary

Title

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

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Federal · SAM.gov · Alabama

Department of the Air Force 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 Nov 2, 2026

Prequalify For BondingBonding Prequal

AI takeaways

The Department of the Air Force Business and Enterprise Systems Directorate seeks commercial off-the-shelf IT and business solutions through a Commercial Solutions Opening, with this Call 0001 establishing a BES Marketplace for software and related services performed in Alabama.
Call 0001 is continuously open for white paper submissions from 29 October 2026 through 31 October 2029, with submissions collected monthly and due by 12:00 Noon Central Time on the final day of each month.
White papers are limited to 5 pages, single-spaced, 12-point font on 8.5 x 11 paper with 1 inch margins, and may be submitted as a Microsoft Word document or PDF.
Focus areas include Software Development, Super Intelligence & Machine Learning, Cybersecurity & Zero Trust Architecture, Cloud and PaaS, SaaS & Enterprise Operations, Advanced Communications, Emerging Technology R&D Prototyping, Database Management & Modernization, System Administration, Training, Support, Data Management, Test & Evaluation, Network Services and Compliance.
White papers are evaluated as Selectable or Not Selectable against Technical Merit, Relevancy to Focus Area and Demonstrated Experience, and must be Selectable in all three to be awardable.
Entry into the Marketplace does not constitute a contract award; selectable white papers are maintained in the BES Marketplace indefinitely and may be chosen for further proposal or evaluation.
White papers must be submitted via email to AFLCMC.GBK._CSO@us.af.mil, with confirmation of receipt provided within one calendar week of submission.
Awards under the CSO may take the form of FAR-based contracts or Other Transaction Agreements under 10 U.S.C. § 2371b.
Requirement: Offerors must register in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to receiving an award or agreement.
Requirement: Offerors must be registered in the prescribed government invoicing system (Wide Area Work Flow: https://wawf.eb.mil/).
Requirement: If topics require classified work, the proposing firm must have a facility clearance to perform the work.
Requirement: If the effort is subject to export controls, a Certified DD Form 2345, Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreement, will be required to be submitted with proposals.

Method: Presolicitation
Documents: 2 files

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

fdedccd1d1aa4625881cd9f2ef3694ca

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 a white paper of no more than 5 pages describing an innovative commercial IT or business solution aligned to one or more BES focus areas.
Include a title page with submission title, entity name, UEI, business address, business size, SBA certifications, traditional/non-traditional status, supplier type, focus area and point of contact.
Provide an executive summary of the technology and a technology concept describing the unique aspects of the technology and proposed work.
Email the white paper to AFLCMC.GBK._CSO@us.af.mil by 12:00 Noon Central Time on the final day of the month for inclusion in that monthly collection period.

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

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When can I submit a white paper under Call 0001?

How do I submit a white paper?

White Papers shall be submitted via email to AFLCMC.GBK._CSO@us.af.mil, and you will receive confirmation of receipt within one calendar week of submission.

What are the white paper format requirements?

White papers shall be limited to 5 pages, single-spaced, 12-point font, standard 8.5 X 11 paper size, 1 inch margins, and may be submitted as a Microsoft Word document or PDF.

Does entry into the Marketplace mean I have a contract?

No. Entry into the Marketplace does NOT constitute any sort of contract award; selectable white papers may be chosen for further proposal or evaluation as BES Programs have requirements.

How are white papers evaluated?

Individual White Papers are evaluated against Technical Merit, Relevancy to Focus Area and Demonstrated Experience, and must be evaluated as Selectable in ALL criteria to be an awardable solution.

Full source recordEvery field SAM.gov published, untouched

Hit

fdedccd1d1aa4625881cd9f2ef3694ca

Type

Code: p
Value: Presolicitation

Type

opportunity

Award

Awardee

Title

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

R Score

Is Active

Yes

Is Canceled

Publish Date

Nov 2, 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: Nov 2, 2026

Modified Date

Nov 2, 2026

Modifications

Count: 4

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 Business and Enterprise Systems (BES) Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO)

Active

Yes

Detail

Type

Naics

Code: 541519
Type: primary

Title

Department of the Air Force 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

What’s a good guy letter?

A surety’s written statement that it expects to bond you up to a stated amount, subject to final underwriting. It’s what an agency asks to see before they take your bid seriously.

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

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