Cornerstone Initiative Request (CIR) CS-26-1801 Ferrous & Non-Ferrous Alloy Melt Capacity
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 – Chemical Biological Center (DEVCOM CBC), in conjunction with Army Contracting Command – Rock Island (ACC-RI), on behalf of the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) Industrial Base Policy Innovation Capability and Modernization office, intends to issue a competitive Cornerstone Initiative Request (CIR) for Ferrous & Non-Ferrous Alloy Melt Capacity. This CIR is restricted to Cornerstone consortium members and aims to establish critical melt and remelt capabilities within the domestic supply base.
Scope of Work
The objective is to solicit proposals for establishing specific melt and remelt capabilities to address domestic supply inadequacy. This includes:
- 30,000 Metric Tons (MT) non-ferrous and ferrous primary melt output annually (combined).
- At least 14,000 MT Non-Ferrous remelt output annually.
- At least 30,000 MT Ferrous remelt output annually.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Expenditure-based Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) with incremental payments upon milestone completion.
- Period of Performance: Estimated 60 months.
- Follow-on: A non-competitive production OTA may follow a successful prototype.
- Issuance: On or after February 9, 2026.
- Estimated Closing: 30 calendar days after issuance.
- Published: January 26, 2026.
Eligibility & Requirements
This CIR is restricted to Cornerstone consortium members. To be eligible for proposal review and an OTA award, entities must:
- Have begun the Cornerstone membership process.
- Possess an active registration in SAM.gov.
- Maintain a favorable status in Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information Systems (FAPIIS).
- Be members of the Cornerstone Consortium with a signed Cornerstone Consortium Management Agreement.
Additional Notes
Awarded OTAs will incorporate FAR Clause 52.204-25 (Telecommunications) and DFARS Clauses 252.232-7006 (WAWF) and 252.204-7012 (Cyber Incident Reporting). This Special Notice is for planning purposes only and does not guarantee a future CIR or award. Interested parties should monitor SAM.gov for updates. For Cornerstone registration information, visit https://cornerstone.army.mil or email usarmy.ria.devcom-cbc.mbx.cornerstone-ota@army.mil for questions and responses.