Ground Vehicle System Center (GVSC) Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO)
ID: W912CH-24-S-0002Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW4GG HQ US ARMY TACOMDETROIT ARSENAL, MI, 48397-5000, USA
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    Special Notice DEPT OF DEFENSE Ground Vehicle System Center (GVSC) Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO): The United States Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Ground Vehicle Systems Center (GVSC) in Warren, Michigan, is seeking to accelerate the delivery and sustainment of Ground System Capabilities. GVSC aims to develop systems that are resistive to immediate obsolescence and overmatch. They are looking to award FAR contracts under FAR Part 12, Commercial Procedures; or non‐FAR agreements such as transaction agreements under 10 U.S.C 4022; and Cooperative Agreements under 31 U.S.C. 6305 for GVSC and/or its customers. This CSO may result in awards to proposals for innovative, commercial technologies through multi‐phased, competitive processes throughout 2029.

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    The Ground Vehicle Systems Center (GVSC) has issued a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) Solicitation (W912CH-24-S-0002) to acquire innovative commercial technologies and services aimed at enhancing U.S. military ground vehicle capabilities. The CSO outlines a multi-phased selection process for proposals, encompassing solution briefs, presentations, and requests for commercial solution proposals, focusing on areas such as power systems, robotics, and logistics technologies. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their proposals for a chance to secure funding and support for the development of advanced technologies crucial for military operations.
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