Ground Vehicle System Center (GVSC) Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO)
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) Ground Vehicle Systems Center (GVSC), a major subordinate command of the U.S. Army Futures Command (AFC), has issued a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO). This initiative seeks to accelerate the delivery and sustainment of advanced ground system capabilities by identifying innovative commercial technologies to support Army modernization and improve readiness. Awards are anticipated through 2029, with the GVSC located in Warren, MI.
Purpose & Scope
GVSC's mission is to develop ground systems that are resistant to obsolescence and overmatch, investing in technologies, competencies, and infrastructure to ensure future dominance in the ground domain. The center's broad technology focus areas include Power and Mobility, Autonomous Systems, Force Projection, Survivability & Protection, Electronics and Architecture, Cyber Engineering and Software Integration, Human Machine Integration, Advance Manufacturing and Modeling, and Simulation and Prototyping.
Areas of Interest (AoIs)
GVSC continuously updates its specific Areas of Interest (AoIs) to address evolving warfighter needs. Recent additions and updates include:
- Durable Replacement Track System for M88A2 Vehicle
- Software Engineering Center (SEC), encompassing Government-Off-the-Shelf (GOTS) Common Operating System and Embedded Software Maintenance
- Castings and Forging
- Soft Kill System Development, Integration and Demonstration
- Bridging and Gap Defeat
- Multi-Payload Launcher
- Autonomous Commercial Vehicle (ACV)
- Aided Detection Target Recognition (AiDTR) System
- Modular Obscuration System
- Textile Based Camouflage System
- Thermal and HD Pan Tilt Zoom (PTZ) Camera
- Autonomous Minefield Clearance Robot
- Signature Management Technologies
- Next-Generation Vehicle Protection Systems Kit (with a specific submission deadline)
Bidders should consult the latest amendments on SAM.gov for the most current list of open AoIs, as some have been removed or modified.
Contract & Timeline
This CSO may lead to various award types, including FAR contracts (FAR Part 12, Commercial Procedures), non-FAR agreements (10 U.S.C 4022 transaction agreements), and Cooperative Agreements (31 U.S.C. 6305). The process is multi-phased and competitive, with awards anticipated throughout 2029. Proposals, once requested, will have a validity period of 180 days.
A specific submission deadline for the "Next-Generation Vehicle Protection Systems Base Kit" AoI has been extended to January 30, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
The CSO process typically involves a Solution Brief, Presentation, and Commercial Solution Proposal. Interested companies are strongly encouraged to frequently monitor SAM.gov for new AoI postings, specific submission deadlines, and further amendments.
Contact Information
For general inquiries, the primary point of contact is Derek Dycio (derek.m.dycio.civ@army.mil). Ryan Stacey (ryan.w.stacey.civ@army.mil) is also listed as a point of contact. Technical Points of Contact for specific AoIs are provided within the full CSO document.