Federal Contract Vehicles

AOS

Army Open Solicitation (AOS)

ARMY IDIQ Active
Obligated to date
$118.9M
Task orders
26
Companies awarded
9
Ceiling
$249M

Vehicle overview

The Army Open Solicitation (AOS) is a perpetual, rolling-entry contracting framework managed by the U.S. Army Contracting Command - Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG). It enables the rapid acquisition of innovative commercial technology and research and development to support all Army Mission Areas and maximize Army lethality. The vehicle covers basic and applied research, advanced technology and component development, prototypes, and incidental production.

The framework utilizes Active Capability Gaps and Calls for Solutions to identify requirements. It employs various authorities, including 10 U.S.C. 4021-4023 and the Employee Stock Ownership Pilot (ESOP) Program.

Vehicle details

Ordering period

Open in perpetuity until canceled by the U.S. Army

Ceiling

$249M

AOS contract holders

NAICS coverage

Frequently asked questions

What is AOS?
The Army Open Solicitation (AOS) is a perpetual, rolling-entry contracting framework managed by the U.S. Army Contracting Command - Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG). It enables the rapid acquisition of innovative commercial technology and research and development to support all Army Mission Areas and maximize Army lethality. The vehicle covers basic and applied research, advanced technology and component development, prototypes, and incidental production.
Which agency manages AOS?
Army Open Solicitation (AOS) is a IDIQ managed by Department of the Army.
What can agencies acquire through AOS?
The framework utilizes Active Capability Gaps and Calls for Solutions to identify requirements. It employs various authorities, including 10 U.S.C. 4021-4023 and the Employee Stock Ownership Pilot (ESOP) Program.
How much has been obligated through AOS?
$118.9M has been obligated across 26 task orders.
How many contractors hold AOS?
9 contractors hold a position on AOS.
What is the contract ceiling of AOS?
AOS has a program ceiling of $249M.
Is AOS active?
Yes, AOS is currently active (ordering period: Open in perpetuity until canceled by the U.S. Army).

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