A Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) is a flexible acquisition method that allows government agencies to acquire commercial technologies and services, faster. Unlike typical FAR-based processes, CSOs streamline the acquisition process by focusing on solving the government’s problem, vs focusing on responding to a specification.
In this episode, Kevin and Paul cover how CSOs streamline the acquisition process to help both contracting officers and contractors to get to contract award, faster. They outline how CSOs work, who qualifies, and why they matter—plus, some examples and tips on application of CSOs for both government and contractors.