Pilot programs for authority to acquire innovative commercial items using general solicitation competitive procedures
Pub. L. 114-328 §880
Summary
Section 880 of the FY2017 NDAA established a pilot authorizing civilian agencies — led by DHS and GSA — to acquire innovative commercial items through general-solicitation competitive procedures, a civilian Commercial Solutions Opening. It remains uncodified and was not made permanent; as amended by the FY23 NDAA (§ 7227), the pilot sunsets September 30, 2027.