Call For Solutions- Advanced Manufacturing Components and OIB Technology Insertion

Quick Summary

The Department of the Army, through the Army Contracting Command – Redstone Arsenal and the US Army Aviation and Missile Command (AMCOM), has issued a Call for Solutions under the Army Open Solicitation W9128Z-25-S-A002. This initiative seeks innovative solutions for Advanced Manufacturing (AdvM) Components and Organic Industrial Base (OIB) Technology Insertion to modernize weapon systems and address supply chain challenges. The project aims to support the design, qualification, and technical support for aviation and missile AdvM parts, including technology insertion into the OIB. Questions for Phase 1 are due June 11th, 2026, at 12:00 PM CDT, and the Solution Brief deadline is June 11th, 2026, at 12:00 PM CDT.

Purpose & Scope

The US Army requires accelerated modernization of weapon systems through AdvM technologies to improve readiness and address supply chain issues. This project focuses on transitioning AdvM technology to the OIB. The scope includes providing engineering and technical services across the full lifecycle of AdvM implementation, from candidate assessments and concept development to design maturation, material and process selection, analysis, prototyping, and supporting all testing, qualification, and certification requirements.

Key Requirements / Deliverables

• Candidate Identification & Assessment: Jointly select and prioritize AdvM candidates, conduct suitability and technical viability assessments.
• Design, Trial Builds, and Quality Plans: Develop design concepts, create detailed test plans, and produce prototypes.
• Manufacture & Test: Facilitate and support testing, produce AdvM parts at minimum MRL Level 7, and conduct validation and fatigue/fracture testing.
• Technical Data Package (TDP) Development: Deliver comprehensive TDPs for each part, including design analysis, simulations, manufacturing processes, and engineering drawings.
• Qualification and Certification Support: Prepare qualification packages and support airworthiness assessment.
• OIB Technology Insertion: Establish organic, operationally qualified manufacturing capability for AdvM parts.

Contract Details

• Type: Call for Solutions under Army Open Solicitation (AOS) W9128Z-25-S-A002
• Product Service Code: R425 (Engineering And Technical Services)
• Period of Performance: 24 months
• Awarding Instrument: Will be awarded in accordance with the overarching AOS.
• Place of Performance: Corpus Christi, TX, United States
• Set-Aside: None specified

Submission & Evaluation

• Response Process: Up to three phases: Solution Brief, Pitch (optional), and Solution Proposal.
• Evaluation Criteria: Technical Merit and Relevance, Innovation and Uniqueness, Source Viability, and Price and Affordability.
• Eligibility: Offerors must possess a Unique Entity ID (UEI) and be registered in SAM.gov. Small business size and status must be accurately represented.

Important Dates

• Questions Deadline (Phase 1): June 11th, 2026, 12:00 PM CDT
• Solution Brief Deadline: June 11th, 2026, 12:00 PM CDT
• Response Date: June 18th, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC
• Published Date: June 3rd, 2026, 10:15 AM UTC

Additional Notes

Submissions must identify any intellectual property involved. The Government reserves the right to award multiple awards, a single award, or no award. Offerors are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov for amendments. The associated Army Open Solicitation can be found at: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/09ab570a35484c6cb5c6eba05cad19b3/view.

Contact Information

• Primary: Skylar Summers (skylar.r.summersprince.civ@army.mil, 520-674-8112)
• Secondary: Portia Sampson (portia.r.sampson.civ@army.mil, 5206748299)