Commercial Solutions Opening - ERDC Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory
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 Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory (CRREL) has issued a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) to solicit innovative solutions for cold regions research and engineering. This opportunity seeks solutions across six key research and development thrust areas. Submissions are accepted from January 12, 2026, until December 31, 2026.
Scope of Work
Solutions are sought in the following thrust areas:
- Building Cold Region Domain Awareness
- Enhancing Mobility and Maneuver in Cold Region Environments
- Integrated Ice Operations
- Advanced Materials Development and Applications in Extreme Cold Environments
- Resilient Cold Region Energy Systems
- Advancements in Cryospheric Biochemical Applications
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Submission Period: January 12, 2026 – December 31, 2026 (1700 CST)
- Published: January 12, 2026
- Place of Performance: Hanover, NH (ERDC-CRREL)
Submission & Evaluation
All solutions must be submitted via the ERDCWERX platform. Submissions will be evaluated based on their alignment with the specified thrust areas and potential to address the needs of the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology) (ASA(ALT)), Army Futures Command, US Army Corps of Engineers, and other government organizations.
Additional Notes
For complete CSO details and submission requirements, visit https://www.erdcwerx.org/about/resources/commercial-solutions%ADopening/. Individual program requirements may specify different end dates.
Contact Information
- Primary: Melodie Fisher (melodie.y.fisher@usace.army.mil, 601-634-4687)
- Secondary: CRREL-CSO (CRREL-CSO@usace.army.mil)