U.S. Army Contracting Command – Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) Strategic Services Branch 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 – Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) has issued a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) for its Strategic Services Branch, seeking innovative commercial items, technologies, and services. This CSO provides a streamlined, competitive process to acquire solutions that fulfill requirements, close capability gaps, and offer technological advances for various Army organizations. While the overall CSO is continuously open until June 30, 2030, specific Areas of Interest (AoIs) are published with individual deadlines. Currently, two key AoIs are active with upcoming deadlines: AoI 013 for CPE Ground IT and Security Support (due June 19, 2026) and AoI 012 for TACOM Archival Program Management (due June 24, 2026).
Purpose & Overview
This CSO, authorized by DFARS Subpart 212.70, enables the Department of Defense (DoD) to competitively select proposals for innovative commercial solutions. It supports a diverse range of Requirement Activities, including organizations at the Detroit Arsenal (DTA), Selfridge Air National Guard Base (SANGB), and the National Capital Region (NCR), such as TACOM, GVSC, PEO GCS, PEO CS&CSS, ILSC, USAG-DTA, CMH, CAA, AME, and NMUSA. The Strategic Services Branch, through its three specialized teams, aims to procure timely, cost-effective, and innovative solutions across various domains, including IT, museum services, modeling and simulation, and facilities support.
CSO Process & Contract Details
The CSO utilizes a streamlined, three-phase acquisition process:
- Phase 1: Solution Brief: Companies submit a brief (max 5 pages or 15 slides) outlining their proposed solution.
- Phase 2: Presentation/Pitch (if applicable): Selected companies may be invited to present their solution.
- Phase 3: Commercial Solution Proposal (CSP): Companies with meritorious submissions may be invited to submit a full proposal.
Contracts awarded under this CSO will be fixed-price, including fixed-price incentive fee, and will primarily use FAR Part 12 Commercial Item Procedures. Both traditional and non-traditional defense contractors are eligible. The period of performance for any solution brief or CSP is generally no greater than 12 months, unless specified otherwise in the AoI.
Key Areas of Interest (AoIs) with Upcoming Deadlines
- AoI 013: CPE Ground IT and Security Support
- Purpose: Seeks innovative IT and Personnel Security Contractor Support for Capability Portfolio Executive (CPE) Ground Combat Platforms.
- Key Requirements: Administration, design, sustainment, and management support for web applications (e.g., SharePoint), cloud-based hosting, and personnel security. Requires expertise in various IT roles and security clearances.
- Set-Aside: Total 8(a) Set-Aside. Restricted to eligible participants in the SBA's 8(a) Business Development Program.
- Submission Deadline: June 19, 2026, at 5:00 P.M. EST.
- AoI 012: TACOM Archival Program Management
- Purpose: Seeks support services to manage a robust archives volunteer program for the U.S. Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM) History Office.
- Key Requirements: Recruit, train, and manage archival volunteers; conduct historical research, archival processing, digitization, and data management.
- Submission Deadline: June 24, 2026, at 5:00 P.M. EDT/EST.
Submission & Eligibility
Companies must submit written solution briefs via email as specified in each AoI. All offerors must be registered and active in SAM.gov prior to award and possess a Unique Entity ID (UEI). Proposal preparation costs are not recoverable. Specific personnel security clearances (e.g., T1 background investigation, Secret, TS/SCI) are required for certain AoIs.
Points of Contact
- Primary: Kelsey Greenwell (kelsey.d.greenwell.civ@army.mil, 571-588-8898)
- Secondary: Elida Kellezi (elida.kellezi.civ@army.mil, 571-588-8882)