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STAR-FISH ADVANCED RESEARCH ANNOUNCEMENT (ARA) CALL 008

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FA9453-21-S-0001CALL008Federal

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NAICS: 541715
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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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General Info

NAICS

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

Place of Performance

NM

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NONE

Documents

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FA9453-21-S-0001 Call 008 Amendment 001

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FA9453-21-S-0001 Call 008 Amendment 002

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FA9453-21-S-0001 Call 008 - Deliverables and Reporting Requirements

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FA9453-21-S-0001 Call 008 STAR-FISH ARA

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FA9453-21-S-0001 Call 008 White Paper Template

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SSTI ISO Statement of Objectives

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ARA-STAR-FISH CALL 008 Questions and Answers

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STAR Evaluation Criteria Attachment III

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA9453 Afrl Rvk
Contacts2 people available
OfficeKIRTLAND AFB, NM, 87117, USA
Office AddressKIRTLAND AFB, NM, 87117, USA
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