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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 soliciting innovative solutions under Final Call for Solutions ACWS26-CFS-001 to sustain, modernize, and integrate the Army Contract Writing System (ACWS) through a Firm-Fixed-Price contract with potential incentives. The effort aims to replace legacy systems with a secure, scalable Low-Code/No-Code platform that supports end-to-end automation of the contracting lifecycle, integrates with critical systems like FPDS, DEAMS, and WAWF, and implements full Impact Level 6 (IL-6) cybersecurity compliance. The Government seeks proposals that leverage Agentic AI and machine learning to reduce workload, enable intelligent automation, and deliver continuous capability updates while maintaining human-in-the-loop oversight. All submissions must align with Army enterprise data standards, comply with the Risk Management Framework, and demonstrate feasibility, scalability, and innovation—technical merit being the primary evaluation factor in a trade-off process that prioritizes capability over cost. Proposals are due by 12:00 PM Central Standard Time on August 11, 2026, and must be submitted via email as three structured PDF files: an Administrative package, a five-page Solution Brief, and separate ROM pricing and schedule documents, all with strict format and content requirements. The solicitation requires offerors to provide a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), a valid CAGE code, active SAM.gov registration, and to complete the Affirmation of Business Status Certification form, self-certifying size status and eligibility as a nontraditional defense contractor or nonprofit research institution. While no small business set-aside exists, participation from all sources—including commercial, non-traditional, and government entities—is encouraged. The contract will have a five-year performance period with one base year and four option years, and performance will occur primarily at Rock Island, IL, with deployments in secure DoD cloud environments including the cARMY enclave and PIEE IL-6. Offerors must use Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) for invoicing, comply with DoD Responsible AI Guidelines, and disclose any organizational conflicts of interest. Teaming arrangements are permitted without restriction, and participation in multiple competing teams is allowed, but resellers and academic proposals are not desired. All documents must be unclassified, submitted only as PDFs, and adhere to page limits, with no external links or interactive content permitted. The Government will evaluate based on technical excellence, innovation, and alignment with modernization goals, and may award one or multiple contracts based on merit
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Full Description
Updated as of 7 August 2026 - Amendment 03:
The following document has been revised due to previous editing restrictions:
- Attachment A: Business Certification Form (AMD03)
The Submission deadline remains 11 August 2026 at 12:00 PM Central Standard Time.
Updated as of 5 August 2026 - Amendment 02:
The following documents have been added:
- ACWS Industry Day & Post-Event & Final CFS Q&A - AMD02 (updated)
- Appendix D Product Backlog (Complete List - See Also Industry Day Brief)
- ACWS Industry Day Slides
The Submission deadline remains 11 August 2026 at 12:00 PM Central Standard Time.
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)
- Attachment A: Business Certification Form
- Registered Industry Day Attendee 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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