Cornerstone CS-26-1401 Lake City Army Ammunition Plant Security
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 U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command – Chemical Biological Center (DEVCOM CBC), on behalf of the Office of the Secretary of Defense, has issued a Special Notice for a future Cornerstone Initiative Request (CIR). This CIR will solicit proposals for a prototype project related to Lake City Army Ammunition Plant (LCAAP) Security Requirements. The effort aims to design, deliver, integrate, and sustain a layered sensor fusion and perimeter security system. This opportunity is restricted to Cornerstone consortium members.
Scope of Work
The objective is to enhance situational awareness, improve security response, and validate system effectiveness in a live operational environment at LCAAP. This involves designing, delivering, integrating, and sustaining a comprehensive layered sensor fusion and perimeter security system.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice for a future competitive Cornerstone Initiative Request (CIR) for a prototype project. The resulting award will be a Fixed Price Other Transaction Agreement (OTA).
- Duration: 12 months for LCAAP tasks, with potential for additional tasks and sites. A non-competitive follow-on production OT may be awarded after a successful prototype.
- Set-Aside: Restricted to Cornerstone consortium members.
- CIR Issuance: On or after June 5, 2026.
- Estimated Closing: Three weeks after CIR issuance.
- Published: May 26, 2026.
Membership & Site Visit
- Membership Requirement: The CIR is restricted to Cornerstone consortium members. Entities must have begun the membership process to have their submission reviewed and must be full members to be awarded.
- Site Visit: An optional site visit is anticipated the week of June 15, 2026. Advance registration and attendance are required to present a proposal.
- FAR Clause: Any awarded OT will incorporate revised FAR clause 52.204-25 (Aug 2020), Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.
Additional Information
This Special Notice is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a CIR or an obligation by the U.S. Government. For Cornerstone registration information, inquire at usarmy.ria.devcom-cbc.mbx.cornerstone-ota@army.mil or visit https://cornerstone.army.mil/. All questions should be directed to usarmy.ria.devcom-cbc.mbx.cornerstone-ota@army.mil.