U.S. Army Contracting Command – Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) Strategic Services Branch Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO)
Overview
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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 Contracting Command – Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) has issued a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) to acquire innovative commercial items, technologies, and services. This continuously open solicitation, authorized by DFARS Subpart 212.70, provides a streamlined process for rapid access to solutions that fulfill requirements and close capability gaps for various Army organizations. The CSO is open until June 30, 2030, with specific Areas of Interest (AoIs) released periodically.
Purpose & Scope
This CSO aims to leverage commercial innovation to support diverse Requirement Activities at the Detroit Arsenal (DTA), Selfridge Air National Guard Base (SANGB), and the National Capital Region (NCR). Supported organizations include TACOM, GVSC, PEO GCS, PEO CS&CSS, ILSC, USAG-DTA, CMH, CAA, AME, and NMUSA. The Strategic Services Branch, through its Services Team A, Base Operations & Construction Team, and TACOM Service Solutions Team, seeks solutions across a broad spectrum, including IT hardware/software/services, museum exhibit design/fabrication/installation, artifact restoration/conservation, modeling/simulation, transcription, custodial, grounds/facilities, and other support services.
Contract Details
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. The period of performance for individual solution briefs or Commercial Solution Proposals (CSPs) is generally no greater than 12 months.
Current Areas of Interest (AoIs)
Several specific AoIs are currently active under this CSO, seeking innovative solutions:
- AoI 007: AME Environmental Monitoring Service
- Purpose: Contactless, LoRaWAN-based environmental monitoring system for Army Museum Enterprise (AME) collection locations to preserve artifacts.
- Key Requirements: Turn-key subscription, hardware provision/management, secure cloud data, user support.
- Submission Deadline: May 21, 2026, 5:00 P.M. (EST).
- AoI 006: GVSC Facilities Support Services
- Purpose: Comprehensive facilities support services for Ground Vehicle Systems Center (GVSC) laboratories at Detroit Arsenal and Selfridge ANGB.
- Key Requirements: Interior custodial, grounds maintenance, horticulture, exterior cleaning.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (WOSB, HUBZone, SDVOSB).
- Submission Deadline: April 30, 2026, 5:00 P.M. (EST).
- AoI 005: Design and Development of Vietnam Exhibit Services
- Purpose: Design and develop a new Vietnam War exhibit for the National Museum of the United States Army (NMUSA).
- Key Requirements: Conceptual design, modern visitor engagement, fabricator-ready design package.
- Submission Deadline: May 1, 2026, 5:00 P.M. (EST).
- AoI 004: Museum of the American Soldier Concept Plan
- Purpose: Produce a Concept Plan for The Museum of the American Soldier at Fort Leonard Wood, MO, covering 250 years of Army history.
- Key Requirements: Concept design package, replicable at multiple locations.
- Submission Deadline: April 21, 2026, 5:00 P.M. (EST).
- AoI 003: Center for Army Analysis IT Services
- Purpose: Enhance agency-wide IT and desktop support for the Center for Army Analysis (CAA), covering classified and unclassified networks.
- Key Requirements: End-to-end IT services, ISO/CMMI certifications, Top Secret Facility clearance.
- Submission Deadline: April 10, 2026, 5:00 P.M. (EST).
Submission & Evaluation
The CSO process involves up to three phases: a Solution Brief (max 5 pages/15 slides), an optional Presentation/Pitch, and a Commercial Solution Proposal (CSP). Evaluation considers responsiveness, technical merit, funding availability, and price fairness. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov and have a Unique Entity ID (UEI) to receive an award. Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) pricing is typically requested for budgetary planning.
Points of Contact
- Primary: Kelsey Greenwell (kelsey.d.greenwell.civ@army.mil, 571-588-8898)
- Secondary: Elida Kellezi (elida.kellezi.civ@army.mil, 571-588-8882)