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AFWERX Challenge Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO)

DEPT OF DEFENSE, Ohio · DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE · FA2280 AFRL/RGKA
Verified 24 h agoAmended Feb 24, 2023
Responses dueWed, Feb 23, 202811:59 PM ET · Ohio time504 days left
PostedFri, Feb 24, 202322 amendments, last Aug 12, 2025
Solicitation no.FA2280-23-S-C001SAM.gov
Set-asideNoneOpen to all firms

What the agency is buying

by RFPFinder from the notice and attachments; the solicitation governs

The USAF is seeking modern capabilities to establish distributed operations in austere environments around the world. The Expedient Basing Challenge aims to significantly reduce USAF response times from weeks or months to just hours or days.

Scope

  • The USAF is seeking modern capabilities to establish distributed operations in austere environments around the world.
  • The Expedient Basing Challenge aims to significantly reduce USAF response times from weeks or months to just hours or days.
BAA — white paper first (FAR 35.016)Open to allTDP access mandatory before bidSubmission: portalDays to respond: 504
CompetitionIncumbent-favoured

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How to get the bid documents

  1. Download the 24 documents below (no portal account needed)
  2. Check the submission requirements in the compliance checklist
  3. Submit by portal before 11:59 PM ET on Feb 23, 2028
Documents · 24 items, 24 filesDownload all (zip)
  • PDF
    08.05.2025 A2RM Design Challenge.pdf182 KB · 11 pages
  • PDF
    07.29.2025 ACE Common Aviation Support Equipment Challenge.pdf477 KB · 14 pages
  • PDF
    07.29.2025 Expedient Basing Challenge.pdf253 KB · 15 pages
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    07.29.2025 UAS Power Generation Challenge.pdf222 KB · 11 pages
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    07.29.2025 Expedient Basing Challenge Part 2.pdf300 KB · 19 pages
  • PDF
    07.29.2025 Super Goggles Challenge Call.pdf161 KB · 10 pages
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    02.24.2025 Expedient Basing Challenge Part 2.pdf283 KB · 19 pages
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    01.15.2025 Expedient Basing Challenge.pdf444 KB · 16 pages
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    05.01.2024 Super Goggles Challenge Call.pdf293 KB · 9 pages
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    03.12.2024 Super Goggles Challenge Call.pdf315 KB · 10 pages
  • PDF
    02.14.2024 A2RM Design Challenge.pdf160 KB · 11 pages
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    11.29.2023 A2RM Design Challenge Update 3.pdf306 KB · 11 pages
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    11-20-2023 A2RM Design Challenge Update2.pdf158 KB · 10 pages
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    11.06.2023 A2RM Design Challenge Update.pdf263 KB · 11 pages
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    10.23.2023 A2RM Design Challenge.pdf307 KB · 11 pages
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    07.20.2023 Expedient Basing Challenge.pdf468 KB · 16 pages
  • PDF
    AFWERX Challenges CSO FINAL 07.19.2023.pdf806 KB · 10 pages
  • PDF
    07.19.2023 UAS Power Generation Challenge.pdf374 KB · 10 pages
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    07.11.2023 Expedient Basing Challenge Part 2.pdf469 KB · 19 pages
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    06.22.2023 Expedient Basing Challenge.pdf467 KB · 16 pages
  • PDF
    06.01.2023 UAS Power Generation Challenge.pdf371 KB · 10 pages
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    05.30.2023 Expedient Basing Challenge.pdf185 KB · 16 pages
  • PDF
    02.27.2023 ACE Common Aviation Support Equipment Challenge.pdf665 KB · 14 pages
  • PDF
    AFWERX Challenges CSO FINAL 02.24.2023.pdf803 KB · 10 pages
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Details

Place of performance
FAIRBORN, Ohio
Buyer type
Federal
Notice type
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Solicitation no.
FA2280-23-S-C001
NAICS
NAICS 541715 (Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)): 123 open RFPs
PSC
PSC AC22
Delivery location
various remote locations from notice
Period of performance
Per award from notice
BAA open until
Feb 23, 2028 from notice
Contract type
BAA (multiple awards) from notice
Evaluation
White-paper review, then invited proposals (FAR 35.016) from notice
Local presence
Not required
Amendments
22, last Aug 12, 2025
Contact
Sandi Brubaker
Office
DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE · FA2280 AFRL/RGKA
Email
sandi.brubaker@afwerx.af.mil

Not stated in the notice: estimated value. Check the bid documents.

Contact details from the source notice. Contact the buyer only about this solicitation.

Key dates

Fri, Feb 24, 2023Posted
Not statedQuestions due
Wed, Feb 23, 2028 · 11:59 PM ETResponses due · 504 days left
Amendment 1
Mon, Feb 27, 2023
Amendment 2
Thu, May 25, 2023
Amendment 3
Tue, May 30, 2023
Amendment 4
Wed, May 31, 2023
Amendment 5
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Amendment 6
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Amendment 7
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Amendment 8
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Amendment 9
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Amendment 10
Mon, Nov 6, 2023
Amendment 11
Wed, Nov 8, 2023
Amendment 12
Tue, Nov 21, 2023
Amendment 13
Tue, Nov 21, 2023
Amendment 14
Wed, Nov 29, 2023
Amendment 15
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Amendment 16
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Amendment 17
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Amendment 18
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Amendment 19
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Amendment 20
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Amendment 21
Tue, Aug 5, 2025
Amendment 22
Tue, Aug 12, 2025

Change log

verified Wed, Oct 7 · 12:30 AM ET
  1. Posted · Combined Synopsis/SolicitationFri, Feb 24, 2023 · 9:34 AM ET
  2. Amendment · New version of the notice posted at the sourceMon, Feb 27, 2023 · 8:33 AM ET
  3. Amendment · New version of the notice posted at the sourceThu, May 25, 2023 · 9:47 AM ET
  4. Amendment · New version of the notice posted at the sourceTue, May 30, 2023 · 11:33 AM ET
  5. Amendment · New version of the notice posted at the sourceWed, May 31, 2023 · 8:15 AM ET
  6. Amendment · New version of the notice posted at the sourceThu, Jun 1, 2023 · 4:23 AM ET
  7. Amendment · New version of the notice posted at the sourceThu, Jun 22, 2023 · 10:26 AM ET
  8. Amendment · New version of the notice posted at the sourceTue, Jul 11, 2023 · 5:29 AM ET
  9. Amendment · New version of the notice posted at the sourceTue, Jul 11, 2023 · 10:05 AM ET
  10. Amendment · New version of the notice posted at the sourceMon, Oct 23, 2023 · 8:18 AM ET
  11. Amendment · New version of the notice posted at the sourceMon, Nov 6, 2023 · 7:27 AM ET
  12. Amendment · New version of the notice posted at the sourceWed, Nov 8, 2023 · 9:11 AM ET
  13. Amendment · New version of the notice posted at the sourceTue, Nov 21, 2023 · 8:41 AM ET
  14. Amendment · New version of the notice posted at the sourceTue, Nov 21, 2023 · 8:55 AM ET
  15. Amendment · New version of the notice posted at the sourceWed, Nov 29, 2023 · 3:20 AM ET
  16. Amendment · New version of the notice posted at the sourceWed, Feb 14, 2024 · 4:47 AM ET
  17. Amendment · New version of the notice posted at the sourceTue, Mar 12, 2024 · 4:46 PM ET
  18. Amendment · New version of the notice posted at the sourceWed, May 1, 2024 · 4:00 AM ET
  19. Amendment · New version of the notice posted at the sourceWed, Jan 15, 2025 · 5:20 AM ET
  20. Amendment · New version of the notice posted at the sourceMon, Feb 24, 2025 · 8:22 AM ET
  21. Amendment · New version of the notice posted at the sourceThu, Jul 17, 2025 · 5:46 AM ET
  22. Amendment · New version of the notice posted at the sourceTue, Aug 5, 2025 · 9:07 AM ET
  23. Amendment · New version of the notice posted at the sourceTue, Aug 12, 2025 · 7:32 AM ET
  24. Updated · description text changedWed, Oct 7, 2026 · 12:35 AM ET
  25. Q&A posted · Individual calls against the CSO will be posted under this notice and on afwerxchallenge.com.Wed, Oct 7, 2026 · 12:35 AM ET
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AFWERX Challenge Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO)

This CSO is for the AFWERX Challenge Program. Individual Calls against the CSO will be posted under this notice, as well as afwerxchallenge.com.

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