U.S. Army Contracting Command – Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) Strategic Services Branch 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 – Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) Strategic Services Branch has issued a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO), a special notice under DFARS Subpart 212.70, to acquire innovative commercial items, technologies, and services. This CSO provides a streamlined, competitive process for rapid access to solutions that fulfill Army requirements and close capability gaps. The overall CSO is continuously open until June 30, 2030.
Overview of the CSO
ACC-DTA's Strategic Services Branch leverages this CSO to support diverse Requirement Activities at the Detroit Arsenal (DTA), Selfridge Air National Guard Base (SANGB), and the National Capital Region (NCR). This includes organizations like TACOM, GVSC, PEO GCS, PEO CS&CSS, ILSC, USAG-DTA, CMH, CAA, AME, and NMUSA. The branch seeks comprehensive solutions across various domains, including IT hardware/software/services, museum exhibit design/restoration, modeling/simulation, transcription, custodial, grounds, and facilities services. The goal is to procure timely, cost-effective, and innovative commercial solutions to accelerate delivery and improve operational effectiveness.
Contract Details & Eligibility
Contracts awarded under this CSO will be fixed-price, including fixed-price incentive fee, and will utilize FAR Part 12 Commercial Item Procedures. Both traditional and non-traditional defense contractors are eligible to participate. The CSO employs a three-phase submission process: a Solution Brief, followed by a Presentation/Pitch (if applicable), and finally a Commercial Solution Proposal (CSP). Specific Areas of Interest (AoIs) are published separately via amendment, detailing particular requirements and deadlines.
Currently Open Areas of Interest (AoIs)
Several AoIs are currently active under this CSO, with upcoming deadlines:
AoI 009: VTS SETA Support
- Purpose: Seek multi-disciplinary Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) support for Product Director Virtual Training Systems (PdD VTS).
- Requirements: Full lifecycle management of virtual Training Aids, Devices, Simulators, and Simulations (TADSS), including STE integration, RMF/ATO sustainment, and personnel with SECRET/TOP SECRET clearances.
- Place of Performance: Oviedo/Orlando, Florida.
- Submission Deadline: June 1, 2026, 5:00 P.M. EST.
AoI 010: Installation of Commercial Intrusion Detection System (ICIDS)
- Purpose: Provide non-personal services for the installation of ICIDS V, Card Readers, and Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) network systems at the Detroit Arsenal (DTA).
- Requirements: Integrated IT installation, redundant headend, and upgrade of existing access control systems.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside restricted to the 8(a) Business Development Program.
- Place of Performance: Detroit Arsenal (DTA), Warren, MI.
- Submission Deadline: June 1, 2026, 5:00 P.M. (EST).
AoI 010: PdM RGCS Logistics Support
- Purpose: Contractor-provided logistics support (CLS) services for Product Manager Robotic and Autonomous Systems (PdM RGCS).
- Requirements: Warehouse/supply, technical service, training/fielding, and program management for robotic capabilities. Personnel must be U.S. citizens with T1 background investigation.
- Place of Performance: Fort Leonard Wood, MO, with CONUS/OCONUS travel.
- Submission Deadline: June 2, 2026, 5:00 P.M. (EST).
AoI 011: CAA AMSO-Security Assistant Services
- Purpose: Provide safety and security services for the Center for Army Analysis (CAA) and Army Simulation and Modeling Office (AMSO).
- Requirements: Support for physical security, access control, CCTV, information security, and administrative duties up to TS/SCI classification.
- Place of Performance: Fort Belvoir, VA.
- Submission Deadline: June 3, 2026, 3:00 P.M. (EST).
Important Notes
Companies must have a Unique Entity ID (UEI) and be registered in SAM.gov and PIEE to receive an award. Proposal preparation costs are not recoverable. Interested parties should frequently check SAM.gov for new AoI postings and amendments.