U.S. Army Contracting Command – Watervliet Arsenal (ACC-WVA) Organic Industrial Base (OIB) Modernization Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO)
ID: W911PT-23-S-C001Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC WVAWATERVLIET, NY, 12189-4000, USA

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/51cf0366a15d47e2b7bfa1c4ef43ee5d/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Jun 1, 2023, 7:33 PM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated May 9, 2024, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Jun 1, 2028, 8:00 PM UTC
Description

Special Notice DEPT OF DEFENSE U.S. Army Contracting Command – Watervliet Arsenal (ACC-WVA) Organic Industrial Base (OIB) Modernization Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO)

The U.S. Army is seeking innovative commercial items, technologies, or services through a competitive procedure called a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO). This CSO aims to modernize the Army's Organic Industrial Base (OIB) in areas such as Agile/flexible facilities, connected digital enterprise, advanced manufacturing, Digital Twin, automation, and cyber security. The Army recognizes the importance of investing in producibility and advanced manufacturing to support acquisition, sustainment, logistics, and overall modernization efforts. The CSO will utilize a streamlined acquisition process and simplified contract terms, resulting in FAR-based contracts awarded under Part 12 Commercial Item Procedures. Both traditional and non-traditional defense contractors may be awarded contracts under this CSO. For more information, refer to the full announcement attached.

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CSO-Watervliet Arsenal.pdf
Mar 28, 2024, 7:16 AM UTC
The U.S. Army Contracting Command is soliciting proposals via a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO), aiming to acquire innovative commercial items and technologies to modernize its Organic Industrial Base (OIB) while enhancing manufacturing capabilities and operational effectiveness. The solicitation process is competitive, utilizing up to three phases—solution briefs, presentations/pitches, and final proposals—with proposals evaluated for technical merit, relevance, and price. Interested entities are encouraged to submit their solutions electronically until September 30, 2024, with potential extensions based on authority renewal.
CSO-Watervliet Arsenal.pdf
May 9, 2024, 3:55 PM UTC
The U.S. Army Contracting Command has issued a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) solicitation to modernize its Organic Industrial Base (OIB) by acquiring innovative commercial technologies and services aimed at enhancing manufacturing capabilities. Using a streamlined procurement process authorized under the National Defense Authorization Act, the CSO allows both traditional and non-traditional defense contractors to submit proposals through a phased approach comprising solution briefs, pitches, and commercial solution proposals. The government seeks technologies that improve operational effectiveness, particularly in areas like digital integration, cyber security, and advanced manufacturing, with a focus on expediting solutions for military needs.
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