DHS is issuing a general solicitation under Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) authority to rapidly procure commercially available, innovative solutions for procurement modernization. The solicitation is open to any innovative commercial item, including but not limited to AI, and proposals will be evaluated on individual merit rather than comparatively, with the possibility of multiple awards. The CSO General

The Department of Homeland Security is soliciting commercially available, innovative AI technologies and solutions to modernize its federal procurement process under a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) authority. This general solicitation remains open for 12 months, allowing for rolling submissions and awards at the government's discretion. Proposals are evaluated on individual merit rather than comparatively, and the government may accept multiple solutions. Offerors are responsible for all submission and demonstration costs, and must be registered in SAM.gov to be eligible for award. The first focus area is AI technology, with submissions accepted electronically.