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U. S. Army Contracting Command Sierra Army Depot ( ACC- SIAD) Organic Industrial Base ( OIB) Modernization Commercial Solutions Opening ( CSO) - The U. S. Army recognizes that investments in producibility and advanced manufacturing will need to continue to be made to support a vast array of crucial activities, including but not limited to acquisition, sustainment, logistics, and ultimately
Commercial Solutions Opening ( CSO) for the Organic Industrial Base ( OIB) Modernization
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This is a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) solicitation from the U. S. Army Contracting Command, Sierra Army Depot (ACCSIAD). The CSO aims to acquire innovative commercial items, technologies, and services to modernize the Organic Industrial Base (OIB). Key areas of interest include agile flexible facilities, connected digital enterprise, advanced manufacturing, digital twin, automation, and cyber security. The CSO process is competitive and utilizes a phased approach: Phase 1 involves submitting a written solution brief, Phase 2 may include a presentation pitch, and Phase 3 is a request for a Commercial Solution Proposal (CSP). The solicitation is posted on www. ***. *. * and is continuously open until June 30, 2030, with the possibility of extension. Contracts awarded will be fixed-price, potentially under FAR Part 12 commercial item procedures. Both traditional and non-traditional defense contractors are encouraged to participate. Benefits include a streamlined application process, negotiable payment terms, negotiable intellectual property rights, and direct feedback from end users. Companies must register in SAM. gov and PIEE. The Procurement Integrity Act (PIA) applies to this solicitation.
The period of performance for any solution brief or CSP submitted under this CSO shall generally be no greater than 12 months unless otherwise specified in the Area of Interest (AOI).
The bid notice mentions negotiable payment terms for nondilutive capital as a benefit of the CSO process.
Solution briefs will be evaluated based on responsiveness to the AOI, technical merit, extent of funding availability, and proposed milestone schedule. Proposals will be evaluated on the merit and risk elements of the technical approach, realism and adequacy of the performance schedule, and whether the proposed price is fair and reasonable.
Companies must have a Unique Entity ID (UEI) and be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to receiving an award or agreement. Companies must also be determined to be responsible by the contracting officer and not be suspended or debarred.
