CSO - Sierra Army Depot
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 Contracting Command – Sierra Army Depot (ACC-SIAD) has issued a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) for Organic Industrial Base (OIB) Modernization. This CSO seeks innovative commercial items, technologies, and services to enhance manufacturing excellence and support the Army's modernization efforts. The focus is on areas such as Agile/flexible facilities, connected digital enterprise, advanced manufacturing, Digital Twin, automation, and cybersecurity. This CSO is continuously open until June 30, 2030.
Purpose & Scope
The U.S. Army aims to modernize its OIB to deliver impactful operational results, particularly in advanced manufacturing and related technologies. This CSO, authorized by DFARS Subpart 212.70, provides a streamlined acquisition process for competitively procuring innovative commercial solutions. The goal is to accelerate the OIB's capability to provide advanced solutions to the Warfighter and optimize the Defense Manufacturing Base.
Key Requirements
ACC-SIAD is looking for innovative commercial products, technologies, and services, or adaptations thereof, to meet Army needs. Specific Areas of Interest (AoIs) will be published separately via amendment throughout the CSO's duration. Potential awards may include commercially-available solutions, concept demonstrations, pilots, and agile development activities.
Contract Details
- Type: Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO), leading to FAR-based contracts under Part 12 Commercial Item Procedures.
- Duration: Continuously open until June 30, 2030, with potential for extension.
- Period of Performance: Generally no greater than 12 months for solution briefs or Commercial Solution Proposals (CSPs), unless specified otherwise in an AoI.
- Set-Aside: None specified. Open to both traditional and non-traditional defense contractors.
- Place of Performance: Herlong, CA, United States.
Submission & Evaluation
The CSO utilizes a multi-phased approach:
- Phase 1: Solution Brief: Submission of a written brief (max 5 pages or 15 slides) detailing the technology/service, concept, and rough order of magnitude (ROM) price. Evaluated on responsiveness, technical merit, and funding availability.
- Phase 2: Presentation/Pitch (if applicable): Invited companies demonstrate solution viability, including ROM price, schedule, and IP. Evaluated on relevancy, technical merit, uniqueness, risk, and business viability.
- Phase 3: Commercial Solution Proposal (CSP): Selected companies submit a full proposal (Technical and Price volumes). Evaluated on technical approach merit/risk, performance schedule, and price reasonableness.
Key Dates & Contacts
- Response Due: Continuously open until June 30, 2030, at 02:00 PM PST.
- Published: January 22, 2026 (Amendment 01 posted January 26, 2026, extending the open period).
- Primary Contact: Melissa Kaarbo (melissa.m.kaarbo.civ@army.mil).
Additional Notes
Interested companies should regularly check SAM.gov for new AoIs. The Government will not pay for costs associated with solution brief or presentation/pitch submissions.