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Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) - Construction Engineering Research Laboratory (CERL) Annual Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO)

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The Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), Construction Engineering Research Laboratory (CERL) has issued a broad Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) solicitation (W9132T26SC001) aimed at identifying innovative commercial products, technologies, or services that can advance Infrastructure Science and Engineering (ISE) and Operational Science and Engineering (OSE) capabilities. This solicitation, issued under DFARS Part 212.70 and posted on December 19, 2025, invites submissions via the ERDCWERX platform through October 30, 2026, and is designed to source solutions that close existing capability gaps or enhance mission effectiveness in various engineering domains. Areas of interest include advanced materials and structures, installation energy efficiency and security, warfighter-related additive construction and robotics, as well as operational energy solutions such as hybrid power and energy storage tailored for military environments. Proposals must be submitted in a multi-volume format including a concise cover letter, technical volume with a brief and optional video, and a detailed pricing volume, with an emphasis on commercial item acquisition practices consistent with FAR Part 12. This solicitation operates as a two-step process, initially accepting solution briefs which may lead to formal Requests for Proposals if funding is identified. The evaluation focuses on technical merit, relevance to agency needs, and fund availability without a formalized scoring or weighting system, though fair and reasonable pricing and commercial item standards are emphasized. Contracts awarded will be firm-fixed-price and may incorporate relevant FAR/DFARS clauses or be executed as Other Transaction Agreements depending on the solution and scope. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov with a valid CAGE or UEI, and provide size status information; non-small businesses proposing solutions valued above $900,000 must submit subcontracting plans. The place and period of performance will be determined based on project specifics post-award, potentially involving work at varying government or military locations. Inspection and acceptance protocols will align with performance-based criteria emphasizing innovation, operational suitability, and lifecycle efficiency. The solicitation does not specify detailed packaging, marking, or delivery requirements, instead focusing on the innovative content and applicability of solutions to the ERDC-CERL’s mission objectives in both military and civilian contexts.

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ERDC-CERL seeks innovative commercial solutions for infrastructure and operational engineering enhancements.

Agency

Department Of Defense → W2R2 Construction Engrg LaborView Agency

NAICS

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

Place of Performance

IL

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NONE

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W9132T26SC001 Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) Solicitation

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W9132T26SC001 Areas of Interest Detail

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W2R2 Construction Engrg Labor
Contacts1 person available
OfficeCHAMPAIGN, IL, 61822-1072, USA
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Department Of Defense → W2R2 Construction Engrg Labor
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Office AddressCHAMPAIGN, IL, 61822-1072, USA
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This Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO), issued in accordance with DFARS Part 212.70, contains broadly defined areas of interest for the individual branches of the Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) Construction Engineering Reserach Laboratory, and intends to obtain innovative solutions or potential new capabilities in support of Infrastructure Science and Engineering (ISE) and Operation Science and Engineering (OSE).  This CSO will be used to:


  • Obtain innovative solutions or potential capabilities that fulfill requirements; 
  • Close capability gaps; OR
  •  Provide potential innovative technological advancements

Solutions may be in the form of innovative products, services, or technologies.


Visit https://www.erdcwerx.org/construction-engineering-research-laboratory-cso/ for all applicable CSO details and submission requirements, and to formally submit solutions.  All solutions must be submitted via the ERDCWERX platform to receive consideration.  Solutions in the advertised areas of interest will be accepted on an open continuous basis through 30 October 2026, unless otherwise specified in an individual program requirement posting during the year this CSO is open. 

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