(Added August 17, 2023)
PGI 212.70—DEFENSE COMMERCIAL SOLUTIONS OPENING
(a) Prior to awarding a contract in excess of $100 million pursuant to a commercial solutions opening (CSO), contracting officers shall prepare a written determination for approval by the senior procurement executive that includes—
(1) A description of the innovative commercial product, commercial service, or technology acquired;
(2) A description of the requirement, capability gap, or potential technological advancement with respect to which the innovative commercial product, commercial service, or technology acquired provides a solution or a potential new capability;
(3) A description of the efficacy of the effort to meet the mission needs of DoD or the relevant military department or defense agency;
(4) The proposed contract award amount; and
(5) The prospective contractor.
(b) Include a copy of the approved determination in the contract file.
(a) The contracting officer shall prepare a notice of award for the congressional defense committees that includes—
(1) A description of the innovative commercial product, commercial service, or technology acquired;
(2) A description of the requirement, capability gap, or potential technological advancement with respect to which the innovative commercial product, commercial service, or technology acquired provides a solution or a potential new capability;
(3) The contract award amount; and
(4) The contractor awarded the contract.
(b) Submit the notice of award in accordance with department/agency procedures.
(c) Include a copy of the notice of award in the contract file.