U.S. Army Contracting Command – Anniston Army Depot (CCTA-HDA) Organic Industrial Base (OIB) Modernization Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO)
Overview
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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 – Anniston Army Depot (ACC-HDA) has issued a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) to modernize its Organic Industrial Base (OIB) at Anniston Army Depot, Alabama. This initiative seeks innovative commercial products, services, and non-developmental items to enhance manufacturing capabilities through "Convergent Manufacturing" technologies. The CSO is open continuously until September 30, 2030, with specific Areas of Interest (AoIs) released periodically. Currently active AoIs include Minor Construction (due April 30, 2026), Solid Waste Disposal (due May 11, 2026), ASRS Modernization (due July 10, 2025), and Oil Pump Test Stand (due August 6, 2025).
Overall Opportunity Details
This CSO is issued under the authority of 10 U.S.C. §3458, as amended by Section 1823 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026. The Army aims to invest in advanced manufacturing, digital enterprise, automation, and cybersecurity to support acquisition, sustainment, and logistics at Anniston Army Depot, a designated Center of Industrial and Technical Excellence (CITE). Contracts awarded will be FAR-based (Part 12) fixed-price, including fixed-price incentive fee contracts, with a typical period of performance not exceeding twelve months.
Current Areas of Interest (AoIs)
- AoI 0003 - Minor Construction Requirements Type Single Award Task Order Contract (SATOC): Seeks services for minor construction and repair, including carpentry, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and design-build. Submission deadline: April 30, 2026, at 4:00 PM CDT.
- AoI 0005 - Solid Waste Disposal: Requires routine removal and disposal of various solid waste materials (household, asbestos, industrial) and movement of hazardous waste roll-off containers. This is for a Base and 4 Option Years. Submission deadline: May 11, 2026, at 4:00 PM CDT.
- AoI 0002 - ASRS Modernization: Focuses on innovative solutions to update and modernize the Automatic Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS) IT components to meet Army STIG compliance. This includes WMS/WCS software, servers, PLCs, and AGV components, requiring interface with the Army's LMP. A site visit was held on June 25, 2025. Submission deadline: July 10, 2025, at 5:00 PM CDT.
- AoI 0001 - Oil Pump Test Stand: Seeks solutions for an oil pump test stand. A site visit was held on July 15, 2025. Submission deadline: August 6, 2025, at 5:00 PM CDT.
Eligibility & Submission
Both traditional and non-traditional defense contractors are eligible. Companies must have a Unique Entity ID (UEI) and be registered in SAM.gov and the PIEE system. The CSO process is multi-phased, typically starting with a Phase 1 Solution Brief (max 5 pages or 15 slides, including a Rough Order of Magnitude price). Subsequent phases may include presentations/pitches and full Commercial Solution Proposals. Evaluation considers technical feasibility, mission relevance, implementation readiness, risk, and price reasonableness.
Contact Information
For general inquiries, contact Amber Burdett (amber.e.burdett.civ@army.mil) or Diana Ponder (diana.m.pritchettponder.civ@army.mil). Specific AoI contacts are listed within those announcements.