Gain a practical understanding of both regulatory and non-regulatory Commercial Solutions Openings (CSOs), including their purpose, structure, use cases, and key differences.
Join Chris Chambers, Learning Director for Other Transaction Authority, to examine regulatory CSOs, governed by 10 U.S.C. § 3458 and DFARS Subpart 212.70, including their statutory requirements and appropriate use cases. We'll also cover non-regulatory CSOs, which are modeled after the Defense Innovation Unit's (DIU) approach to soliciting prototype Other Transaction (OT) agreements under 10 U.S.C. § 4022, highlighting the flexibility and innovation these solicitations can provide.
What you'll learn:
- When each type of CSO is appropriate
- How they support the acquisition of innovative commercial technologies
- Practical considerations for executing CSO-based acquisitions
- Misconceptions, best practices, and lessons learned from real-world implementation
This event is ideal for contracting officers, agreements officers, program managers, acquisition professionals, legal counsel, industry partners, and anyone involved in planning or executing acquisitions using Other Transaction Authority (OTA) or Commercial Solutions Openings.
Whether you are new to CSOs or looking to strengthen your understanding of these increasingly important acquisition tools, this session will provide practical insights to help you confidently navigate the CSO landscape.