Basic and Applied Research and Facilities Operation and Maintenance for Ground Vehicle Systems Center

The U.S. Army Contracting Command-Detroit Arsenal intends to exclusively negotiate with Southwest Research Institute, identified by Cage Code 26401, to provide ongoing research and development support for military-grade fuels and lubricants to the Ground Vehicle Systems Center. This action is being taken under the authority of FAR 6.103-1(b) to ensure continued specialized technical expertise, and reflects a sole-source approach without competition. The effort is part of a broader requirement for basic and applied research along with facilities operations and maintenance services critical to advancing military vehicle performance and sustainability. The contract action, identified by solicitation number W56HZV21C0077_RESEARCH_DEVELOPMENT_SERVICES, falls under NAICS code 541715 for research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences. It is posted as a presolicitation notice on June 15, 2026, and is not a solicitation for competitive proposals or a mechanism to establish a mailing list for future opportunities. The work will be administered by the Department of Defense through the Office of ACC-DTA located in Warren, Michigan, with Adam Wingo serving as the primary point of contact for inquiries. The notice explicitly states that it does not bind the government to award a contract and is solely for informational purposes.