ACC-DTA Ground Maneuver Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO)
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Army's ACC-DTA has issued a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) for Ground Maneuver under DFARS Subpart 212-70. This initiative seeks innovative commercial technologies to enhance ground vehicle systems capabilities and support Army modernization. The CSO utilizes a streamlined, multi-phased acquisition process for rapid award decisions. The overall CSO is open for submissions until January 9, 2029.
Purpose & Scope
This CSO aims to expedite the award and delivery of critical technologies, ensuring the Army can swiftly integrate advancements in manufacturing and ground vehicle systems. It seeks solutions that enhance the effectiveness of development, integration, demonstration, and sustainment of ground vehicle systems capabilities. This includes commercially available technologies, concept demonstrations, pilots, and agile development activities that can incrementally improve existing capabilities or concepts for broad defense application.
Contract Details & Mechanism
Awards under this CSO will be structured as fixed-price, including fixed-price incentive fee contracts. The Army may utilize FAR contracts (FAR Part 12), transaction agreements (10 U.S.C 4022), or Cooperative Agreements (31 U.S.C. 6305). The process involves multi-phased competitive solicitations, typically including a written Solution Brief (Phase 1), a Presentation (Phase 2), and a Commercial Solution Proposal (Phase 3). The government reserves the right to extend the CSO beyond its open until date.
Eligibility & Set-Aside
This opportunity is open to commercial entities, including nontraditional defense contractors and nonprofit institutions. There is no specific set-aside designation. Foreign-owned businesses may submit, but may require necessary clearances. All companies must have a Unique Entity ID (UEI) and be registered in SAM.gov prior to award.
Submission & Evaluation
The multi-phased submission process typically involves:
- Phase 1: Solution Brief (max 5 pages/15 slides), evaluated on responsiveness, technical merit (uniqueness, innovation), and affordability.
- Phase 2: Presentation (if applicable), evaluated on relevancy, technical merit, uniqueness, risk, and affordability.
- Phase 3: Commercial Solution Proposal (CSP) for selected offerors, requiring a Technical Volume (work plan, deliverables) and a Price Volume (cost analysis). Evaluation criteria for proposals include merit/risk of technical approach, realism of performance schedule, and fairness/reasonableness of price. The government will not pay for proposal development costs.
Current Areas of Interest (AoIs) & Key Dates
As of the latest amendment, the following AoIs have been active or updated:
- "Innovative Parts Management and Logistics Solutions for the Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV) Fleet": Phase 1 submissions are due February 20, 2026, at 12:00 pm.
- "AS3 SURVEYOR INTERCEPTOR": This AoI was added, with a submission suspense date of February 10, 2026 (deadline has passed). Previously active AoIs, "LOW COLLATERAL KINETIC INTERCEPTOR," "INFANTRY SQUAD VEHICLE (ISV) COMPREHENSIVE MAINTENANCE AND FIELDING SUPPORT," and "TRANSPORTABLE C-sUAS PROTOTYPE," have been closed.
Contacts
For inquiries, contact Kimberly A. Nelson (kimberly.a.nelson86.civ@army.mil) or Ryan Stacey (ryan.w.stacey.civ@army.mil).