Cornerstone CS-26-1401 Lake City Army Ammunition Plant Security
Overview
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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 U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command – Chemical Biological Center (DEVCOM CBC), on behalf of the Office of the Secretary of Defense, intends to issue a competitive Cornerstone Initiative Request (CIR) for a prototype project related to Lake City Army Ammunition Plant (LCAAP) Security Requirements in Independence, MO. This effort seeks to enhance situational awareness and security response through a layered sensor fusion and perimeter security system. The CIR is restricted to Cornerstone consortium members and is anticipated to be issued on or after June 3, 2026, with proposals due approximately three weeks later.
Scope of Work
The objective is to design, deliver, integrate, and sustain a layered sensor fusion and perimeter security system at LCAAP. This system aims to enhance situational awareness, improve security response, and validate its effectiveness in a live operational environment. The period of performance for LCAAP tasks will be 12 months, with potential for additional tasks and sites.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Competitive Cornerstone Initiative Request (CIR) for a prototype project, leading to a Fixed Price Other Transaction Agreement (OTA).
- Potential Follow-on: A non-competitive follow-on production OT may be awarded after a successful prototype.
- Issuance Date: On or after June 3, 2026
- Estimated Closing Date: Three weeks after CIR issuance
- Period of Performance: 12 months for LCAAP tasks
- Site Visit: Anticipated the week of June 15, 2026. Mandatory for proposal submission.
- Published: June 3, 2026
Eligibility & Requirements
- Restriction: Restricted to Cornerstone consortium members. Entities must be members of the Cornerstone consortium, with a signed Consortium Management Agreement, to be awarded this OTA task. Companies with pending applications may have their submissions reviewed.
- Site Visit: Interested vendors must register in advance AND attend the site visit to present a proposal for Government consideration.
- FAR Clause: Any awarded OT will incorporate revised FAR clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Aug 2020).
Additional Notes
This is a Special Notice for planning purposes only and does not constitute a CIR or an obligation by the U.S. Government. It is not a guarantee of a future CIR or award. For Cornerstone registration information, inquire at usarmy.ria.devcom-cbc.mbx.cornerstone-ota@army.mil or https://cornerstone.army.mil/. All questions should be directed to the provided email address.