U.S. Army Contracting Command – Watervliet Arsenal (ACC-WVA) Organic Industrial Base (OIB) Modernization 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 – Watervliet Arsenal (ACC-WVA) has issued a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) for Organic Industrial Base (OIB) Modernization. This initiative seeks innovative commercial products, technologies, and services to enhance the Army's manufacturing capabilities. Operating under Section 1823 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026 (10 U.S.C. 3458) and DFARS Subpart 212.70, this CSO is a competitive procedure for acquiring innovative solutions. The CSO is open until September 30, 2027.
Purpose & Scope
The primary goal is to modernize the Army's OIB through "Convergent Manufacturing," which includes integrating legacy systems with digital ones, expanding modeling and simulation capabilities, and improving materiel delivery processes. ACC-WVA is soliciting solutions that address specific Areas of Interest (Aols), which will be posted separately on SAM.gov. Solutions may encompass commercially-available technologies, commercially-fueled investments, concept demonstrations, pilots, or agile development. All submissions must be unclassified.
Contract Details
Contracts awarded under this CSO will be FAR-based, utilizing Part 12 Commercial Item Procedures. The resulting contract types will be fixed-price, potentially including fixed-price incentive fee contracts. The period of performance for any solution brief or Commercial Solution Proposal (CSP) is generally limited to 12 months, unless otherwise specified in a particular Aol. There is no specific set-aside; both traditional and non-traditional defense contractors are eligible to participate.
Submission & Evaluation
The CSO operates on a multi-phase approach:
- Phase 1: Submission of a Solution Brief.
- Phase 2: Presentation/Pitch (if applicable, for promising solutions).
- Phase 3: Submission of a Commercial Solution Proposal (CSP).
The government will evaluate submissions based on responsiveness, technical merit, uniqueness, risk, and proposed price. Companies are encouraged to submit solution briefs first. The government will not pay for costs associated with solution brief or pitch submissions unless explicitly stipulated. To receive an award, companies must possess a Unique Entity ID (UEI) and an active SAM.gov profile.
Key Dates & Contact
- CSO Open Until: September 30, 2027 (may be extended).
- Place of Performance: Watervliet, NY.
- Primary Contact: Lauren A. Scripps (lauren.a.scripps.civ@army.mil).