Cornerstone CS-26-1502 Medium Caliber Ammunition Support Project Call: XM1228 BADGER EMD LRIP
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 U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM CBC), in conjunction with Army Contracting Command – Rock Island (ACC-RI), has issued a Special Notice regarding a future competitive Cornerstone Initiative Request (CIR). This CIR will solicit proposals for XM1128 Bradley Aerial Defeat Ground Enhanced Round (BADGER) Engineering and Manufacturing (EMD) Low-Rate Initial Production (LRIP). The opportunity is managed under the Cornerstone Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) and is restricted to Cornerstone consortium members only. The CIR is expected to be issued on or after April 3, 2026, with an estimated closing date 30 calendar days thereafter.
Opportunity Details
This Special Notice is for planning purposes, announcing an upcoming CIR to strengthen the U.S. Manufacturing and Defense Industrial Base. The CIR will seek solutions for the EMD and LRIP phases of the BADGER ammunition, a critical medium caliber ammunition support project. The effort falls under the Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment (IBAS) Program (10 U.S.C. § 4817) and the Cornerstone OTA (10 U.S.C. § 4022).
Eligibility & Contract Structure
- Set-Aside: No formal set-aside designated; however, participation is restricted to Cornerstone consortium members only.
- Eligibility: Entities must have an active SAM.gov registration, favorable FAPIIS status, and a signed Cornerstone Consortium Management Agreement. Companies with pending membership applications are also eligible to have their proposals reviewed.
- Contract Type: Up to two (2) expenditure-based Other Transaction Agreements (OTA) with incremental payments tied to specific milestones.
- Period of Performance: 36 months.
- Follow-on: A non-competitive follow-on production OT may be awarded upon successful prototype completion.
- Key Clauses: Awarded OTs will incorporate FAR 52.204-24, FAR 52.204-25, DFARS 252.232-7006, and DFARS 252.204-7012.
- Place of Performance: Picatinny Arsenal, NJ.
Key Dates & Information
- Special Notice Published: April 1, 2026.
- CIR Expected Issuance: On or after April 3, 2026.
- Estimated CIR Closing: 30 calendar days after issuance.
- Response Date for this Special Notice (for questions/feedback): April 8, 2026.
- Cornerstone Membership: Information available at
https://cornerstone.army.milor by emailingusarmy.ria.devcom-cbc.mbx.cornerstone-ota@army.mil. - Disclaimer: This notice is for planning only and does not guarantee a future CIR or award.