ORCHESTRA Commercial Solutions Opportunities Commercial Services for Instrumentation Management Office (IMO)
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 (ACC) – Orlando, on behalf of the Instrumentation Management Office (IMO), is conducting market research through a Request for Information (RFI). The Army seeks commercial solutions to modernize its test and evaluation (T&E) enterprise, aiming for rapid procurement and integration of commercial technologies. This effort may lead to a new commercial contract vehicle, tentatively named "ORCHESTRA," utilizing FAR Part 12 processes. Responses are due by June 26, 2026.
Scope of Work
The government is seeking commercial solutions across four core functional areas to enhance its T&E infrastructure:
- Enterprise Test Infrastructure: Procurement, integration, and modernization of commercial test infrastructure, including networking, sensors, data collection, and test environments.
- Commercial Technology Integration & Sustainment: Full lifecycle support for commercial systems, encompassing integration services, sustainment, logistics, and technology refresh.
- Commercial Engineering & Technical Services: Application of industry best practices for test capabilities, including systems engineering, instructional systems, and test support.
- Agile Execution & Program Support: Demonstrating the ability to generate Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) proposals for complex integration tasks within compressed timelines (less than seven days) and utilizing commercial best practices for program management.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- Anticipated Contract Vehicle: Multiple-award IDIQ, "ORCHESTRA," with two distinct functional pools (Services-Heavy and Supply-Heavy) under FAR Part 12.
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Product/Service Code: R425 - Engineering And Technical Services
- Place of Performance: Orlando, FL
- Response Due: June 26, 2026, 1:00 PM ET
- Published Date: June 15, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested vendors should submit responses (maximum 8 pages, PDF format) addressing:
- Commerciality & Market Practices: Confirming proposed products/services are customary in the commercial marketplace.
- Operational Agility: Demonstrating capability for rapid proposal turnaround.
- Corporate Capabilities & Scope Coverage: Providing a Capability Matrix or summary of ability to fulfill requirements, including teaming/subcontracting plans for full scope coverage, and prime experience managing diverse portfolios.
- Contract Vehicle Intent: Indicate which functional pools the firm intends to qualify for and if they will bid as a Prime. A cover page must include Company Name, Address, Point of Contact, CAGE Code, and Business Size.
Additional Notes
This RFI is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP). The Government will not reimburse respondents for any costs incurred. Proprietary and confidential information must be clearly marked. Primary Contact: Christopher L. Crouch (christoperh.l.crouch.civ@army.mil).