ContractSpecial Notice

U.S. Army Contracting Command – Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) Strategic Services Branch Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO)

DEPT OF DEFENSE W912CH25SC001
Response Deadline
Jun 30, 2030
1551 days left
Days Remaining
1551
Until deadline
Set-Aside
Full & Open
Notice Type
Special Notice

Contract Opportunity Analysis

U.S. Army Contracting Command–Detroit Arsenal is using a Commercial Solutions Opening to acquire innovative commercial items, technologies, and services in support of Army requirement activities. The opportunity covers a range of needs, including IT support for the Center for Army Analysis, a museum collection management system, custodial and artifact cleaning services for the National Museum of the United States Army, and other services across Detroit Arsenal, Selfridge Air National Guard Base, and the National Capital Region. Depending on the area of interest, the work can require capabilities such as network and systems administration, cloud-hosted and FedRAMP Moderate compliant software with Army ATO integration, museum-standard cleaning and restoration services, and specific certifications or security clearances. The overarching CSO is open until June 30, 2030, and individual areas of interest in the attachments set separate email submission deadlines and require SAM registration.

Solicitation Documents

6 Files
FY26 CSO Custodial and Artifact Cleaning Services - AoI_002.pdf
PDF115 KBApr 1, 2026
AI Summary
The Army Contracting Command-Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) is seeking innovative solutions for custodial, disinfection, and artifact cleaning services at the National Museum of the United States Army (NMUSA). This Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) AoI 002, released on March 9, 2026, requires a contractor to provide all necessary personnel, equipment, and supplies for 24/7 services across the 84-acre campus, including the museum, special event spaces, and parking areas. The proposed solutions must align with industry standards for museums and include comprehensive cleaning of public areas, artifact cleaning, and restoration of terrazzo and wood flooring. Offerors must submit a solution brief, a non-binding Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) for cost, and insurance details by March 16, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. EDT. All contractors must be registered in sam.gov.
CSO-Strategic Services Branch - Detroit Arsenal.pdf
PDF329 KBJul 10, 2025
AI Summary
The U.S. Army Contracting Command - Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) has issued a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) solicitation to acquire innovative commercial items, technologies, and services under Solicitation Number W912CH-25-S-C001. This process stems from the 2014 Quadrennial Defense Review, which emphasizes innovation in national defense strategy. The CSO facilitates a streamlined, competitive procurement approach allowing for flexible contract types, including fixed-price options. The CSO encourages submissions from both traditional and non-traditional defense contractors, addressing diverse requirements across various Army organizations. The solicitation is continuously open until June 30, 2030, inviting solution briefs, presentations, and proposals for areas of interest (AoIs), which will be posted separately. An evaluation process consisting of three phases—solution briefs, presentations, and commercial solution proposals (CSP)—will determine award recipients based on responsiveness, technical merit, and funding availability. The government provides a transparent path for companies to engage, with emphasis on intellectual property rights and feedback. Ultimately, this initiative aims to foster rapid access to innovative solutions that enhance the Army's operational readiness and efficiency, demonstrating a commitment to agility in defense procurement and collaboration with the commercial sector.
CSO-Strategic Services Branch - Detroit Arsenal_AoI 001.pdf
PDF145 KBApr 1, 2026
AI Summary
The Army Contracting Command-Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) is seeking proposals for a Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) Museum Collection Management System to replace the U.S. Army Museum Information System (USAMIS). This new system must manage over 500,000 heritage assets across 122 collections, comply with federal property regulations (DoDI 5000.64 and AR 870-20), and be currently used by professionally managed museums. The solution must be cloud-hosted in a cARMY cloud environment, achieve FedRAMP Moderate authorization and an Army Authority to Operate (ATO), and integrate with Enterprise Army Management System-Army (EAMS-A) for user authentication. The vendor is responsible for migrating 2-5TB of legacy USAMIS data and delivering a fully operational system by July 30, 2027. Proposals, including a non-binding Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) and licensing model, are due by February 26, 2026.
CSO-Strategic Services Branch - Detroit Arsenal - Amendment 01.docx
Word57 KBApr 1, 2026
AI Summary
The U.S. Army Contracting Command – Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) has issued Amendment 01 to Solicitation Number W912CH-25-S-C001 for a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO). This amendment revises the background section to reflect three specialized teams instead of four, removing Services Team B, and updates contact information to include Ms. Courtney Serra and Ms. Elida Kellezi as additional points of contact. The CSO, authorized under 10 U.S.C. § 3458, is a competitive, streamlined process for the Department of Defense (DoD) to acquire innovative commercial items, technologies, or services to address capability gaps and advance technology. It is open until June 30, 2030, and allows for the submission of solution briefs, presentations/pitches, and proposals through a multi-phased approach, with specific Areas of Interest (AoIs) to be published via amendments on sam.gov. The process aims to foster a dynamic relationship with the commercial sector, offering benefits like streamlined applications, negotiable payment terms, and direct feedback from DoD users. Awards will primarily be fixed-price contracts under FAR Part 12, with successful companies requiring SAM registration and a Unique Entity ID.
CSO-Strategic_Services_Branch_Detroit_Arsenal.pdf
PDF329 KBApr 1, 2026
AI Summary
The U.S. Army Contracting Command – Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) is leveraging a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) to acquire innovative commercial items, technologies, and services. This competitive, streamlined process, authorized by 10 U.S.C. § 3458 and DFARS Subpart 212.70, aims to rapidly address capability gaps and technological advancements for various Army organizations. The CSO, continuously open until June 30, 2030, utilizes a multi-phased solicitation and evaluation approach via
CSO-Center for Army Analysis IT Services - Detroit Arsenal_AoI 003.pdf
PDF152 KBApr 1, 2026
AI Summary
The Army Contracting Command-Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) is seeking innovative Information Technology (IT) support services for the Center for Army Analysis (CAA) through Commercial Solutions Opening AoI 003. The CAA requires comprehensive IT solutions to enhance agency-wide IT and desktop support across its classified and unclassified network environments. The proposed solution must provide end-to-end IT service capabilities, including network operations, systems administration, configuration management, end-user support, security services, and documentation. Offerors must hold ISO 9000, 20000, and 27000 certifications, CMMI Maturity Level 3, and a Top Secret Facility clearance. Key personnel, such as Windows and Linux System Administrators, a Risk Management Framework SME, and a Database Administrator, require specific security clearances, including Secret and TS SCI with SAP read-ons for certain areas. A non-binding Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) for project costs is requested for budgetary planning. Submissions are due via email by 5:00 P.M. (EST) on April 10, 2026, and offerors must be registered in sam.gov.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Solicitation PostedJul 10, 2025
amendedAmendment #1· Description UpdatedFeb 4, 2026
amendedAmendment #2Feb 5, 2026
amendedAmendment #3Feb 5, 2026
amendedAmendment #4Feb 5, 2026
amendedAmendment #5Mar 9, 2026
amendedLatest AmendmentApr 1, 2026
deadlineResponse DeadlineJun 30, 2030
expiryArchive DateJun 30, 2030

Agency Information

Department
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-Tier
DEPT OF THE ARMY
Office
W6QK ACC- DTA

Point of Contact

Name
Kelsey Greenwell

Place of Performance

Michigan, UNITED STATES

Official Sources