Solicitation
USTRANSCOM Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO)
Dept of Defense · US Transportation Command (Ustranscom) · Sol. HTC71126SCSO1
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U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) has a standing Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) asking companies for innovative ideas in IT and cybersecurity and in transportation and logistics optimization. Awards can be firm-fixed-price contracts or Other Transaction prototype agreements. Place of performance is not stated.
Watch out for
- Deadline dates do not match. The deadline field and the text give different end dates, so confirm the real one in the attached CSO.
This CSO is continuously open until 1 February 2036 and may be updated periodically.
- Vague, open-ended call. Broad innovation calls have no defined scope, price basis or award size, and many submissions may not lead to an award.
USTRANSCOM is seeking innovative solutions under the specified Areas of Interest
- Must use the Vulcan portal. You need a Vulcan account and must follow its Scout Card format to submit.
Phase 1 Solution Briefs shall use be submitted in the form of a Scout Card in Vulcan.
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Full brief
What they want
- AoI-901: IT and cybersecurity solutions that modernize enterprise systems and strengthen security
- AoI-902: Transportation and logistics optimization, supply chain resilience, global distribution
- Phase 1 Solution Briefs submitted as a Scout Card in Vulcan
- Watch SAM.gov for more specific Areas of Interest posted later
- Contract type
- Firm-Fixed Price contracts under the FAR or Other Transaction (OT) Agreements for Prototype Projects
- Offers due
- Response deadline field lists 2031-02-01T23:59:00-05:00; the text says the CSO is continuously open until 1 February 2036
- How to submit
- Scout Card in the Vulcan portal (vulcan-sof.com), one link per general Area of Interest
What to include when you submit
- Register for a Vulcan account
- Submit a Phase 1 Solution Brief as a Scout Card for the Area of Interest you are addressing
- The attached CSO document explains the competitive procedures
You must have
- Active SAM.gov registration to receive an award
To receive an award, offerors must be a registered entity at SAM.gov.
Not in the notice text
- Evaluation criteria and how awards are decided (in the attached CSO)
- Award sizes, period of performance and place of performance
- Phase 2 and later steps after the Phase 1 brief
- Details of any specific Areas of Interest posted later
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Key facts
- Response due
- Feb 2, 2031, 4:59 AM UTC
- Posted
- Apr 15, 2026
- Notice type
- Solicitation
- Solicitation
- HTC71126SCSO1
- Agency
- Dept of Defense · US Transportation Command (Ustranscom)
- Office
- Ustranscom-Aq
- NAICS
- 541715
- Product/service code
- 9999
- Business type
- Engineering, architecture & research
- Contracting contact
- TRANSCOM CSO Mailboxtranscom.scott.tcaq.mbx.cso@mail.mil.
Full notice text from SAM.gov
USTRANSCOM is the Department of War's (DoW) provider of full-spectrum global mobility solutions and capabilities in both peace and war. Partnering with industry and DoW customers, USTRANSCOM develops and executes innovative acquisition solutions for the Command's full-spectrum deployment and distribution mission. USTRANSCOM is seeking innovative solutions under the specified Areas of Interest (AoIs) to address capability gaps, operational efficiency, and its global mobility mission. Under this Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO), USTRANSCOM may award Firm-Fixed Price contracts under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) or Other Transaction (OT) Agreements for Prototype Projects in accordance with 10 U.S.C. 4022. Two types of AoIs will be utilized under this CSO: 1. General AoIs: TRANSCOM’s General AoIs under this CSO include: AoI-901: Information Technology (IT) and Cybersecurity: USTRANSCOM seeks IT and cybersecurity solutions that provide unique capabilities or more efficient approaches not currently in use by USTRANSCOM. These solutions should modernize enterprise systems, enhance operational efficiency, and strengthen security posture while meeting stringent security standards to support global integrated mobility operations. AoI-902: Transportation and General Logistics Optimization: USTRANSCOM seeks solutions that optimize transportation and logistics operations, improve supply chain resilience, and enhance global distribution capabilities. Submissions should offer unique approaches or efficiencies not currently utilized by USTRANSCOM to address operational challenges, visibility, and scalability in support of the global mobility mission. For General AoIs, Phase 1 Solution Briefs shall use be submitted in the form of a Scout Card in Vulcan. Companies can register for a Vulcan account by visiting https://vulcan-sof.com/. The Vulcan links for each General AoI can be found below: AoI-901 (IT and Cybersecurity): https://vulcan-sof.com/login/ng2/submission?collectionUuid=eb92b25b-e7e3-45f3-84fc-7a8e1b086e79 AoI-902 (Transportation and General Logistics Optimization): https://vulcan-sof.com/login/ng2/submission?collectionUuid=a0df7139-a1fc-435e-b31b-ac5faaf75bcd 2. Specific AoIs: Specific AoIs may be periodically posted on SAM.gov under the CSO solicitation. These specific AoIs highlight targeted needs or challenges that require innovative solutions. Companies are encouraged to monitor SAM.gov for updates and opportunities to submit proposals addressing these specific AoIs. Additional Information The CSO attached to this posting outlines the competitive procedures to submit a response to the AoIs. This CSO is continuously open until 1 February 2036 and may be updated periodically. To receive an award, offerors must be a registered entity at SAM.gov.
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