U.S. Army Contracting Command – Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) Strategic Services Branch Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO)

Quick Summary

The U.S. Army Contracting Command – Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) has issued a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) to acquire innovative commercial items, technologies, and services for various Army organizations. This CSO provides a streamlined, competitive process under DFARS Subpart 212.70 and is continuously open until June 30, 2030. Specific requirements are released as Areas of Interest (AoIs).

Purpose & Scope

This CSO aims to leverage commercial innovation to fulfill requirements, close capability gaps, and provide technological advances for organizations such as the Tank-automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM), Ground Vehicle Systems Center (GVSC), Program Executive Offices (PEOs), and Army Museum Enterprise (AME). The Strategic Services Branch, through its three specialized teams (Services Team A, Base Operations & Construction Team, and TACOM Service Solutions Team), seeks solutions across diverse areas including information technology (IT), museum exhibit design, artifact restoration, modeling and simulation, custodial, grounds, and facilities services.

Key Requirements & Submission Process

The CSO utilizes a three-phase process:

• Phase 1: Solution Brief: Companies submit a brief (max 5 pages/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. Specific requirements, deliverables, and deadlines are detailed in individual AoIs posted on SAM.gov.

Contract Details

Contracts or agreements awarded under this CSO will be fixed-price, including fixed-price incentive fee, and will primarily utilize FAR Part 12 Commercial Item Procedures. The period of performance for any solution brief or CSP is generally no greater than 12 months, unless specified otherwise in the AoI.

Eligibility & Set-Aside

Both traditional and non-traditional defense contractors are eligible to participate. Companies must have a Unique Entity ID (UEI) and be registered in SAM.gov and PIEE to receive an award. Specific set-aside requirements, such as the Total Small Business Set-Aside (WOSB, HUBZone, SDVOSB) seen in AoI 006 for Facilities Support, will be detailed within individual AoIs.

Current Areas of Interest (Examples)

ACC-DTA regularly publishes AoIs under this CSO. Recent examples include:

• AoI 007 (AME Environmental Monitoring): Seeking a turn-key, contactless LoRaWAN-based environmental monitoring system for Army Museum Enterprise collection locations. Submission deadline: May 7, 2026, at 5:00 P.M. (EST).
• AoI 006 (GVSC Facilities Support): Sought comprehensive facilities support services for GVSC labs, including custodial, grounds, and horticulture. This AoI was a Total Small Business Set-Aside.
• AoI 005 (Vietnam Exhibit Services): Sought design and development services for a new Vietnam War exhibit at NMUSA.
• AoI 004 (Museum of American Soldier Concept Plan): Sought support to develop a concept plan for The Museum of the American Soldier.
• AoI 003 (CAA IT Services): Sought innovative IT services for the Center for Army Analysis.
• AoI 001 (Museum Collection Management): Sought COTS Museum Collection Management Solutions for the U.S. Army Center of Military History.

Companies are strongly encouraged to check www.sam.gov frequently for new AoI postings.

Points of Contact

• Kelsey Greenwell: kelsey.d.greenwell.civ@army.mil, 571-588-8898
• Elida Kellezi: elida.kellezi.civ@army.mil, 571-588-8882