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AIR COMBAT COMMAND HEADQUARTERS (ACC HQ) ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT INTEGRATION CENTER (AMIC) COMMERCIAL SOLUTIONS OPENING (CSO)

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FA4890-CSO-0001-24Federal

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U.S. Army Contracting Command – Watervliet Arsenal (ACC-WVA) Organic Industrial Base (OIB) Modernization Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO)
Solicitation # W911PT26SC001
The U.S. Army Contracting Command – Watervliet Arsenal (ACC-WVA) has issued solicitation W911PT26SC001, a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) authorized under the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 and DFARS Subpart 212.70. This competitive solicitation is open until September 30, 2027, and is designed to acquire innovative commercial products, technologies, and services to modernize the Army's Organic Industrial Base. The scope focuses on integrating manufacturing resources, linking legacy analogue systems with digital systems, and expanding modeling and simulation to enhance the delivery of materiel solutions. The CSO targets both traditional and non-traditional business entities, including small businesses and foreign-owned firms, provided they maintain an active System for Award Management (SAM) profile and a Unique Entity ID. The acquisition process follows a multi-phased approach consisting of a written solution brief, an optional presentation or pitch, and a final Request for Commercial Solution Proposal (CSP). Evaluation is based on responsiveness, technical merit, uniqueness, and price reasonableness. Successful responses may result in fixed-price contracts awarded under FAR Part 12 Commercial Item Procedures. Current Areas of Interest (AoIs) include advanced cannon technology, electrical infrastructure improvements at Building 120, chromium facility conversion, automated manufacturing for minor components, automated cooling tower treatments, advanced CNC vertical turning lathes, and advanced tooling for radial forging. Performance is primarily located at Watervliet Arsenal and Benet Laboratories, with a general period of performance not to exceed 12 months unless otherwise specified.
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Solicitation FA4890-CSO-0001-24 is a Commercial Solutions Opening issued by the Air Combat Command Headquarters Acquisition Management Integration Center to identify innovative commercial technologies and services that close capability gaps or provide technology advancements for the United States Air Force. The solicitation follows a two-phase process where Phase I requires the submission of quad charts and white papers, and Phase II involves a full proposal upon invitation. Awards will be executed as FAR Part 12 contracts or other transactions under 10 U.S.C. 4022. The open period for submissions has been extended by one year, with a current response deadline of September 5, 2026. The government evaluates proposals based on technical merit, importance to agency programs, and funding availability, all of which are of equal importance. While funding is not currently available, the government will seek funds for prioritized solutions that offer the best overall value. Offerors are responsible for proposing their own Statement of Work, which must include objectives, milestones, and a detailed technical methodology. Eligible respondents must be registered in the System for Award Management and be considered responsible prospective contractors under FAR Part 9.1. Performance durations may include a base year and option periods, not to exceed a total of five years.

General Info

ACC HQ seeks innovative commercial tech for USAF mission enhancement, open until September 2026.

NAICS

541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Place of Performance

GRASSY CREEK, VA, 23665, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

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FA4890-CSO-0001-24 Air Combat Command Commercial Solutions Opening

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FA4890-CSO-0001-24 Air Combat Command Commercial Solutions Opening Rev 13 March 2025

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FA4890-CSO-0001-24 Air Combat Command Commercial Solutions Opening Rev2 May 2025

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FA4890-CSO-0001-24 Air Combat Command Commercial Solutions Opening Rev3 Sept 2025

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FA4890-CSO-0001-24 Air Combat Command CSO Solicitation Rev 13 March 2025

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FA4890-CSO-0001-24 Air Combat Command CSO Solicitation Rev2 May 2025

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FA4890-CSO-0001-24 Air Combat Command CSO Solicitation Rev3 Sept 2025

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE
Contacts2 people available
OfficeHAMPTON, VA, 23666, USA
Office AddressHAMPTON, VA, 23666, USA

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UPDATE 2 September 2025 - extend open period by one year


UPDATE 22 May 2025 - Removed Topics 014 and 015


UPDATE 13 March 2025 - Added Topic 016


This Commercial Solutions Openings (CSOs), issued in accordance with DFARS 212.70, is a competitive solicitation seeking proposals for innovative, commercial technologies and services that accelerate attainment of capabilities detailed in Attachment 7 (of the included attachement) to meet ACC’s mission. 


ACC HQ intends to obtain innovative solutions or potential new capabilities that fulfill requirements, close capability gaps, or provide potential technology advancements. Solutions may include existing technologies or procedures, not currently in use by the United States Air Force (USAF), that would enhance or streamline USAF mission capabilities. "Innovative", as defined in DFARS 212.70, means any technology, process, application, or method, including research and development, which is new as of the date of proposal submission. 


This CSO seeks the best commercial approaches to meet various technology objectives of ACC. All items, technologies, and services acquired using this CSO will be treated as commercial items. The Government encourages white-paper proposals that span a wide spectrum of possible technical and business solutions in response to the specific technology topics listed in attachemnt 7 (of the included attachement). The Government reserves the right to award to any combination of proposals which offer the best overall value to the Government, and to oversee all processes and approaches once initiated. Awards of efforts as a result of this announcement will be in the form of FAR Part 12 contracts or other transactions (OT) as codified in 10 U.S.C. § 4022. 


Funding is not currently available for the topics provided in Attachment 7 (of the included attachement). Industry responses will be carefully reviewed and prioritized, with funding sought by ACC HQ to pursue innovative and optimal solutions. The price and affordability of proposed technologies will contribute to ACC’s interest in pursuing proposed solutions. Any awards resulting from this CSO will be made based on the evaluation results outlined in the attached document. The Government reserves the right to fund all, some, one, or none of the proposals submitted; may elect to fund only part of a submitted proposal; and may incrementally fund any or all awards under this CSO. All awards are subject to the availability of funds.


Questions regarding the administrative or technical content of this CSO and any white paper submissions (reference Para 4.2.1) must be forwarded via email to ACCAMIC.MFT.CSO@us.af.mil, with a copy to aimee.black@us.af.mil.

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