Army Contracting Command – Red River Army Depot (ACC-RRAD) Organic Industrial Base (OIB) Modernization Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO)
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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 U.S. Army Contracting Command – Red River Army Depot (ACC-RRAD) has issued a Special Notice for a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) (W911RQ-26-S-C001) for Organic Industrial Base (OIB) Modernization. This continuously open solicitation seeks innovative commercial items, technologies, and services to enhance the OIB through advanced manufacturing, digital enterprise, automation, and cybersecurity. The overall CSO is open until September 30, 2026, with specific Areas of Interest (AoIs) having individual submission deadlines.
Overview of the CSO
The Army recognizes the need for continuous investment in producibility and advanced manufacturing to support acquisition, sustainment, and logistics, ultimately modernizing its OIB. This CSO, authorized by DFARS Subpart 212-70, provides a streamlined acquisition process for innovative commercial solutions, termed "Convergent Manufacturing," focusing on agile/flexible facilities, connected digital enterprise, advanced manufacturing, Digital Twin, automation, and cybersecurity. Both traditional and non-traditional defense contractors are eligible to propose solutions.
Current Areas of Interest (AoIs)
Several specific AoIs have been released under this CSO, each addressing distinct modernization needs:
- Fixture Removal BFVS Hull (A001): Seeking systems for faster, safer, and repeatable fixture removal from Bradley Fighting Vehicle System (BFVS) hulls while maintaining hull integrity. Submission Deadline: November 20, 2025.
- AS9100 Strategic Partner (A003): Identifying a strategic partner to guide ACC-RRAD through AS9100 certification, including gap analysis, Quality Management System (QMS) implementation, training, and audit preparation. Submission Deadline: November 20, 2025.
- Track Pin and Bushing Manufacturing (A004): Developing an innovative process for the organic manufacturing of tracked military vehicle track pins and bushings at RRAD. Submission Deadline: December 31, 2025.
- Power Pack Interface & Test Sets (A005): Designing, manufacturing, and installing two Power Pack Interface & Test Sets for Bradley, MLRS, and AMPV, converting analog inputs to digital readouts for enhanced safety and capabilities. Submission Deadline: December 31, 2025.
- Domestic Component Manufacturing + OIB-Sited Scalable Production (A007): Seeking commercially viable advanced manufacturing solutions for domestic component production and OIB-sited scalable production, particularly for critical materials and sUAS components. Submission Deadline: January 29, 2026.
- Camera Monitoring System (A002): Solutions to replace or refurbish the existing camera monitoring system at the RRAD vehicle test track, which is currently out of service. Submission Deadline: January 31, 2026.
- Supplemental Labor Management (A008): Solutions for centralized, efficient, and agile management of supplemental labor across multiple depots and arsenals, going beyond traditional staff augmentation. Submission Deadline: February 25, 2026.
- Media Blasting Booth Upgrade (A006): Innovative, turnkey solutions to upgrade an existing blast booth with an auger and elevator system for improved media reclamation and automated recycling. Submission Deadline: February 26, 2026.
- DSB ATLAS Crane Lifecycle Support (A009): Seeking non-personal services for comprehensive lifecycle support, including technical assistance, training, and part identification, for the ATLAS Crane system. Submission Deadline: April 2, 2026.
Contract Details
Awards under this CSO will generally be fixed-price contracts, following FAR Part 12 Commercial Item Procedures. The period of performance for individual solutions is typically no greater than 12 months. There is no specific set-aside; the CSO is open to both traditional and non-traditional defense contractors, including small businesses and foreign-owned businesses. Selected companies must be registered in SAM.gov prior to award.
Submission & Evaluation
The CSO utilizes a phased submission and evaluation process, starting with a Solution Brief (max 5 pages/15 slides) detailing the concept and rough order of magnitude (ROM) price. This may be followed by presentations/pitches and detailed Commercial Solution Proposals (CSPs). Solutions must be submitted via email to the address specified in each AoI, typically usarmy.rrad.acc.mbx.cso@army.mil, with a subject line like "INNOVATIVE SOLUTION" or specific to the AoI. Solutions received after the stated deadlines will not be evaluated. Proposal preparation costs are not recoverable. Questions can be directed to the Contracting Officer, Christopher Johnston (christopher.l.johnston20.civ@army.mil), or the CSO/AoI POC, Jacob Horn (jacob.j.horn.civ@army.mil).