Army Contract Writing System (ACWS) Sustainment, Support, and Enhancement Final Call for Solution (ACWS26-CFS-001)
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The Army Contracting Command – Rock Island is issuing Final Call for Solutions ACWS26-CFS-001 to acquire capabilities that sustain, modernize, and integrate the Army Contract Writing System, automating the contracting lifecycle and replacing legacy systems with intelligent, secure, and scalable solutions. The solicitation seeks innovative Low-Code, No-Code approaches that implement full Impact Level 6 security, integrate Virtual Contracting Enterprise functionalities, provide Tier 3 operations support, and embed Agentic AI and machine learning, with a platform-agnostic stance encouraging optimal performance. This is an Open Solicitation under the Commercial Solutions Opening authority, open to all sources including commercial, government, traditional, and non-traditional contractors, and incorporates feedback from the prior Draft CFS phase. All submissions must include Phase 1 White Papers and completed ROM Pricing Templates, with proposals due by 1200 CST on 11 August 2026. The updated materials now include the Final CFS Amendment 01 with corrected deadlines, ROM Pricing Templates, and the Registered Companies List. Interested respondents are required to follow the posting on SAM.gov to ensure receipt of all amendments and updates, as each revision generates a new unique link and using outdated links risks missing critical changes. The posting’s version history must be manually verified, and relying on SAM.gov email notifications triggered by following the posting is the only guaranteed way to access the most current document version. The contract is not set aside and falls under NAICS code 541511, with performance to be conducted in support of the Army’s acquisition community, primarily coordinated through the Rock Island, Illinois office. Primary point of contact is Karen Loss, with secondary support from Danielle Broders. The solicitation emphasizes secure, agile, and automated contract writing systems aligned with the Army’s broader digital modernization strategy.
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Updated as of 29 July 2026 - Amendment 01:
The following documents have been added:
- ACWS Final CFS AMD 01 (correct "Solution Brief Due: 14 days from SAM.gov Posting Date" on the first page)
- ROM Pricing Templates (Attachment 1)
- Registered Companies List
The Army Contracting Command – Rock Island (ACC-RI), on behalf of the Product Manager (PdM) for the Army Contract Writing System (ACWS), is issuing this Final Call for Solutions (CFS) to acquire capabilities to sustain, modernize, and integrate contract writing and administration solutions. These solutions will support the Army's acquisition community by automating the contracting lifecycle, modernizing legacy systems, and integrating intelligent automation.
The Government is soliciting solutions from all sources, including commercial, government, traditional, and non-traditional defense contractors. We are specifically seeking innovative Low-Code, No-Code (LCNC) approaches to implement Secure Environments (including full Impact Level 6 [IL-6] implementation), merge Virtual Contracting Enterprise (VCE) capabilities, provide Tier 3 operations support, and proactively integrate Agentic AI and machine learning. The Government maintains a platform-agnostic approach and encourages solutions that optimize performance.
This posting serves as the formal solicitation under the Army’s Open Solicitation (AOS) Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO). The Government has incorporated industry feedback and the official Q&A from the Draft CFS phase into this final document.
Interested parties are directed to review the attached Final CFS document for comprehensive program requirements, evaluation criteria, teaming/subcontracting guidelines, and submission instructions. Phase 1 White Papers and Pricing Templates (Attachment 1) are due no later than 1200 CST on 11 August 2026.
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