ACC-DTA Ground Maneuver Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO)
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Army's ACC-DTA has issued a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) for Ground Maneuver under DFARS Subpart 212-70. This initiative seeks innovative commercial technologies to enhance ground vehicle systems capabilities and support Army modernization. The CSO remains open until January 9, 2029, with specific Areas of Interest (AoIs) having individual submission deadlines.
Purpose & Scope
This CSO aims to rapidly procure solutions for the Army's Organic Industrial Base and defense manufacturing. It targets advancements in manufacturing and critical technologies for ground vehicle systems, including commercially available technologies, concept demonstrations, pilots, and agile development activities. The goal is to expedite the award and delivery of cutting-edge solutions to improve operational readiness.
Contract Details
Awards may be structured as FAR contracts under FAR Part 12 (Commercial Procedures) or non-FAR agreements such as transaction agreements (10 U.S.C 4022) and Cooperative Agreements (31 U.S.C. 6305). Contracts will be fixed-price or fixed-price incentive fee. The period of performance for solutions is generally no greater than 12 months, unless specified otherwise in an AoI. There is no set-aside specified for this CSO.
Submission & Evaluation
The acquisition process is multi-phased, typically involving:
- Phase 1: Submission of a written solution brief (max 5 pages or 15 slides), evaluated on responsiveness, technical merit (uniqueness, innovation), and affordability.
- Phase 2 (if applicable): Presentation to demonstrate technical and business viability.
- Phase 3: Request for Commercial Solution Proposal (CSP) for selected offerors, requiring a Technical Volume and a Price Volume. Evaluation criteria for proposals include merit/risk of technical approach, realism of performance schedule, and fairness/reasonableness of price.
Active Areas of Interest (AoIs)
As of the latest amendments, the following AoIs are active:
- Optical Threat Detector (OTD): Seeking solutions for optical threat detection.
- Submission Deadline: COB April 3, 2026.
- Contacts: Kimberly A. Nelson (kimberly.a.nelson86.civ@army.mil), Katherine Shaffer (katherine.w.shaffer.civ@army.mil) for communications; Cody Wilson (cody.m.wilson18.civ@army.mil), Mark Radiwon (mark.w.radiwon.civ@army.mil) for technical inquiries.
- Innovative Parts Management and Logistics Solutions for the Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV) Fleet: Seeking solutions for ISV fleet maintenance and logistics.
- Phase 1 Submission Deadline: February 20, 2026, 12:00 pm.
- Refer to the CSO document for specific submission instructions and contacts.
- AS3 SURVEYOR INTERCEPTOR: Seeking solutions related to the AS3 Surveyor Interceptor.
- Submission Deadline: COB February 10, 2026.
- Refer to the CSO document for specific submission instructions and contacts.
Key Amendments
Recent amendments have:
- Added the "Optical Threat Detector (OTD)" AoI (Amendment 8).
- Extended the deadline for the "Innovative Parts Management and Logistics Solutions for the ISV Fleet" AoI (Amendment 7).
- Added the "Innovative Parts Management and Logistics Solutions for the ISV Fleet" AoI (Amendment 5).
- Corrected a typo in the "AS3 SURVEYOR INTERCEPTOR" AoI (Amendment 4).
- Closed several previously active AoIs, including "INFANTRY SQUAD VEHICLE (ISV) COMPREHENSIVE MAINTENANCE AND FIELDING SUPPORT" and "TRANSPORTABLE C-sUAS PROTOTYPE" (Amendment 2).
Additional Notes
The government will not pay for proposal development costs. Offerors must have a Unique Entity ID (UEI) and be registered in SAM.gov prior to award. Interested parties should continuously monitor SAM.gov for new AoI postings and further amendments.