Active Solicitation · DEPT OF DEFENSE

    AFWERX CHALLENGE COMMERCIAL SOLUTIONS OPENING (CSO)

    Sol. FA2280-23-S-C001Combined Synopsis/SolicitationDAYTON, OH
    Open · 671d remaining
    DAYS TO CLOSE
    671
    closes Feb 24, 2028
    POSTED
    Aug 12, 2025
    Publication date
    NAICS CODE
    541715
    Primary industry classification
    PSC CODE
    AC22
    Product & service classification

    AI Summary

    The AFWERX Challenge Commercial Solutions Opening invites proposals for various technology challenges under the Department of Defense. This opportunity encompasses multiple calls for innovative solutions, including aviation support equipment and design challenges. Interested bidders should refer to the provided links for detailed submission criteria and updates.

    Contract details

    Solicitation No.
    FA2280-23-S-C001
    Notice Type
    Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
    Posted Date
    August 12, 2025
    Response Deadline
    February 24, 2028
    NAICS Code
    541715AI guide
    PSC / Class Code
    AC22
    Issuing Office
    FA2280 AFRL RGK
    Primary Contact
    Donna M. Sizemore
    City
    DAYTON
    State
    OH
    ZIP Code
    45402-1320
    AI Product/Service
    both

    Description

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

    08/05/2025: Updated Attachment for FA2280-23-S-C001 001 ACE Common Aviation Support Equipment Challenge

    • Updated Attachment "07.29.2025 ACE Common Aviation Support Equipment Challenge" supersedes previously posted attachment titled “02.27.2023 A2RM ACE Common Aviation Support Equipment Challenge”. A summary of changes is included in the BLUF.

    08/05/2025: Updated Attachment for FA2280-23-S-C001 005 A2RM Design Challenge

    • Updated Attachment "08.05.2025 A2RM Design Challenge" supersedes previously posted attachment titled “01.24.2024 A2RM Design Challenge Update”. A summary of changes is included in the BLUF.

    08/05/2025: Updated attachment for FA2280-23-S-C001-003 UAS Power Generation Challenge

    • Updated attachment "07.29.2025 UAS Power Generation Challenge" supersedes previously posted attachment titled "07.19.2023 UAS Power Generation Challenge". A summary of changes is included in the BLUF.  

    08/05/2025: Updated attachment for FA2280-23-S-C001-004 Expedient Basing Part 2 Challenge"

    • Updated attachment "07.29.2025 Expedient Basing Challenge Part 2” supersedes previously posted attachment titled "07.11.2023 Expedient Basing Challenge Part 2". A summary of changes is included in the BLUF.

    8/05/2025: Updated Attachment for FA2280-23-S-C001 006 Super Goggles Challenge

    • Updated Attachment "07.29.2025 Super Goggles Challenge" supersedes previously posted attachment titled "05.01.2024 Super Goggles Challenge ". A summary of changes is included in the BLUF.

    08/05/2025: Updated Attachment for FA2280-23-S-C001 002 Expedient Basing Challenge

    • Updated attachment "07.29.2025 Expedient Basing Challenge" supersedes previously posted attachment titled "01.15.2025 Expedient Basing Challenge." A summary of changes is included in the BLUF.

    01/15/2025:  Updated Attachment for FA2280-23-S-C001 002 Expedient Basing Challenge

    • Updated attachment "01.15.2025 Expedient Basing Challenge" supersedes previously posted attachment titled "07.20.2023 Expedient Basing Challenge."  Updates in document contained in Government Contracting Terms and Conditions.  

    05/01/2024:  Updated Attachment for FA2280-23-S-C001 006 Super Goggles Challenge

    • Updated Attachment "05.01.2024 Super Goggles Challenge" supersedes previously posted attachment.  This document updates the non-Government personnel and removes Spiral 1 Networking Opportunities.

    03/12/2024:  FA2280-23-S-C001-006 Super Goggles Challenge

    • This Call is issued under the CSO.  
    • All details regarding submission and evaluation criterion are provided in the attached document titled "03.15.2024 Super Goggles Challenge"
    • https://afwerxchallenge.com/emergingtechnology/mixed-reality-xr-super-goggle-challenge/overview

    01/24/2024:  Updated Attachment for FA2280-23-S-C001 005 A2RM Design Challenge

    • Updated Attachment "01.24.2024 A2RM Design Challenge Update" supersedes previously posted attachment.  Updates to the non-Government personnel provided in this update. 

    11/29/2023:  Updated Attachment for FA2280-23-S-C001 005 A2RM Design Challenge

    • Updated attachment "11.29.2023 A2RM Design Challenge Update 3" supersedes previously posted attachment titled “11-20-2023 A2RM Design Challenge Update.”  Please note the due date is extended to 01.04.2023.

    11/21/2023:  Updated Attachments for FA2280-23-S-C001 005 A2RM Design Challenge

    • Updated attachment “11-20-2023 A2RM Design Challenge Update2” supersedes previously posted attachments titled "11.06.2023 A2RM Design Challenge Update" and "10.23.2023 A2RM Design Challenge."

    11/06/2023:  Updated Attachments for  FA2280-23-S-C001 005 A2RM Design Challenge

    • Updated attachment "11.06.2023 A2RM Design Challenge Update" supersedes previously posted attachment titled "10.23.2023 A2RM Design Challenge." 

    10/23/2023:   FA2280-23-S-C001-005  Air to Air Refueling Mechanism (A2RM) Digital Design Challenge

    • This Call is issued under the CSO.  
    • All details regarding submission and evaluation criterion are provided in the attached document titled "10.23.2023 A2RM Design Challenge"
    • https://afwerxchallenge.com/air-to-airrefueling/air-to-air-refueling-mechanism-a2rm-digital-design-challenge/overview

    07/20/2023:  Updated Attachment for FA2280-23-S-C001 002 Expedient Basing Challenge

    • Updated attachment "07.20.2023 Expedient Basing Challenge" supersedes previously posted attachment titled "06.22.2023 Expedient Basing Challenge."  Updates in document contained in Government Contracting Terms and Conditions.  

    07/19/2023:  Updated Attachments for FA2280-23-S-C001 CSO and FA2280-23-S-C001 003 UAS Power Generation Challenge

    • Updated attachment "AFWERX Challenges CSO FINAL 07.19.2023" supersedes previously posted attachment titled "AFWERX Challenges CSO FINAL 02.24.2023."  Updates in document contained in Sections 5.5.5.1 and 5.8.
    • Updated attachment "07.19.2023 UAS Power Generation Challenge" supersedes previously posted attachment titled "06.01.2023 UAS Power Generation Challenge."  Updates in document contained in Government Contracting Terms and Conditions.  

    07/11/2023:  FA2280-23-S-C001-004  Expedient Basing Part 2 Challenge

    • This Call is issued under the CSO.  
    • All details regarding submission and evaluation criterion are provided in the attached document titled "07.11.2023 Expedient Basing Challenge Part 2"
    • https://afwerxchallenge.com/expedientbasing/expedient-basing-challenge-focus-areas-4-5/overview

    06/22/2023:  Updated attachment for FA2280-23-S-C001 002 Expedient Basing Challenge

    • Updated attachment "06.22.2023 Expedient Basing Challenge" supersedes previously posted attachment titled  "05.30.2023 Expedient Basing Challenge" in order to update and extend the Spiral 1 submission due date.  

    06/01/2023:  Updated attachment for FA2280-23-S-C001-003  UAS Power Generation Challenge

    • Updated attachment "06.01.2023 UAS Power Generation Challenge" supersedes previously posted attachment titled "05.31.2023 UAS Power Generation Challenge."
    • Website link updated to:  https://afwerxchallenge.com/uaspower/uas-power-challenge_265/overview

    05/31/2023:  FA2280-23-S-C001-003  UAS Power Generation Challenge

    • This Call is issued under the CSO.  
    • All details regarding submission and evaluation criterion are provided in the attached document titled "05.31.2023 UAS Power Generation Challenge"
    • http://www.afwerxchallenge.com/uaspower/uas-power-challenge/overview

    05/30/2023:  Updated attachment provided for FA2280-23-S-C001-002  Expedient Basing Challenge

    • Updated attachment document titled "05.30.2023 Expedient Basing Challenge.pdf" supersedes previously posted attachment titled "05.25.2023 Expedient Basing Challenge.pdf"

    05/25/2023:  FA2280-23-S-C001-002  Expedient Basing Challenge

    • This Call is issued under the CSO.  
    • All details regarding submission and evaluation criterion are provided in the attached document titled "05.25.2023 Expedient Basing Challenge.pdf"
    • https://afwerxchallenge.com/expedientbasing/expedient-basing-challenge/overview


    02/27/2023:  FA2280-23-S-C001-001  Agile Combat Employment (ACE) Aviation Support Equipment Challenge

    • This Call is issued under the CSO.  
    • All details regarding submission and evaluation criterion are provided in the attached document titled "02.27.2023 ACE Common Aviation Support Equipment Challenge.pdf"
    • https://afwerxchallenge.com/operationaleffectiveness/ace-common-aviation-support-challenge 

      

    Key dates

    1. August 12, 2025Posted Date
    2. February 24, 2028Proposals / Responses Due

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