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• Fourth, since a motivator for the government to use CSOs is to remain competitive for the best ideas and solutions available from private industry, further research on industry engagement with CSOs as compared to FAR-based competitive solicitations could be valuable. While best practices of industry interaction were discussed in our findings, direct feedback from companies of CSOs’ strengths, weaknesses, and best practices from industry’s perspective would be helpful to prevent the loss of innovative solutions to private industry exclusivity or foreign adversaries.
By implementing the recommendations provided in this research, we believe that the DoD will be postured to utilize the CSO solicitation technique to its fullest potential, closing the technological capability gap and providing for better defense capabilities to the nation.
In conclusion, CSOs provide an opportunity for the DoD to capitalize on the innovative capabilities and advances of industry, propelling the DoD to expanded solutions horizons, improving industry participation and competition, providing process flexibility, and securing against protest risk. As a solicitation technique, the CSO is a valuable tool to achieve innovation, but prudent planning and application of the best practices identified in this research are critical to ensure acquisition success. In summary, by implementing the recommendations provided in this research, we believe that the DoD will be postured to utilize the CSO solicitation technique to its fullest potential, closing the technological capability gap and providing for better defense capabilities to the nation.
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