Bid guide
How to bid on Golden Dome for America Commercial Solutions Opening with OSD
What the agency is buying and why it matters
The Immediate Office of the Secretary of Defense, through its Golden Dome for America (GDA) program, is seeking technology development, deployment, and program support. The goal is to rapidly field defenses to protect the US and critical infrastructure from advanced weapons such as ballistic missiles, hypersonics, and advanced cruise missiles. This is a significant opportunity for vendors to contribute to national defense by providing innovative solutions.
GDA aims to operate as an agile organization, leveraging commercial innovation and rapid, flexible contracting to accelerate the adoption of critical technologies. This open call for proposals allows GDA to select solutions with the greatest potential to achieve its mission.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) was published on April 2, 2026. It is an open call for proposals and will remain open until September 30, 2035. The specific deadline for submissions is April 1, 2031, at 11:59 PM ET.
The government will evaluate submissions based on merit. The government reserves the right to award some, all, part, or none of a contractor's proposal content. Submitting a White Paper or Proposal does not guarantee an award.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is a full and open acquisition, meaning White Papers will be considered from all sources capable of addressing the objectives. This includes both traditional and non-traditional defense contractors, as well as non-profit research institutions. The government is particularly interested in leveraging commercial innovation.
Firms with expertise in technology development, deployment, and program support related to advanced defense systems, missile defense, hypersonics, and aerial systems will find this relevant. This is a professional services category opportunity.
How to respond to this solicitation
To access the opportunity, you will need to click “View original source” on the portal. If the first click takes you to the portal’s homepage, click it again to go directly to the bid. You may need a free account to view documents, though this is not always required.
All White Papers and Proposals must be submitted in accordance with the CSO's instructions. Submissions and all questions related to this CSO should be sent via email to [email protected]. Ensure you send your materials only to the Contracting POCs specified in the CSO attachment and any amendments or calls.
Practical tips for a competitive response
Given the focus on leveraging commercial innovation and rapid fielding, highlight how your proposed solution is innovative, agile, and can be implemented quickly. Clearly articulate the potential impact of your technology on defending against advanced weapons.
When preparing your White Paper or Proposal, ensure it directly addresses the GDA's core mission and the spectrum of dangers mentioned. Provide clear, concise information that demonstrates your firm's capability to meet the stated objectives. Pay close attention to all submission requirements outlined in the CSO document to ensure compliance.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Immediate Office of the Secretary of Defense; the original posting controls.