The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has reopened its Commercial Solutions Opening (CSOP) General Solicitation exclusively for Phase 1 submissions related to a new Strategic Focus Area H for Unmanned and Autonomous Surface Vessels for Maritime. The solicitation will stay open for a period of 12 months, until August 5, 2026. Initial Phase 1 submissions for this new focus area will be accepted during a dedicated two-week period from March 25, 2026, to April 8, 2026, after which DHS will conduct reviews of new submissions every eight weeks. This is a streamlined acquisition process to procure innovative commercial maritime capabilities and solutions for DHS missions. No specific budget or location for performance is detailed in this description.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is seeking innovative commercial maritime capabilities and solutions through a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSOP) pilot program, which provides a streamlined, non-FAR based acquisition process. The general solicitation is open for a 12-month period until August 5, 2026, with submissions accepted on a rolling basis. However, a hold is currently in place for Phase 1 submissions as of November 30, 2025, and the timeline for peer reviews is undetermined due to a backlog. The procurement focuses on innovative products or services relevant to DHS's maritime mission areas, including homeland defense, law enforcement, and disaster response. All submission costs are the responsibility of the offeror, and companies must be registered in SAM.gov to be eligible for an award.