U.S. Army Partnership Solutions Opening for Organic Industrial Base Advanced Manufacturing
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 Materiel Command (AMC) has issued a Partnership Solutions Opening (PSO) for Organic Industrial Base (OIB) Advanced Manufacturing. This special notice seeks conceptual solutions for Public-Private Partnerships (P3) to modernize OIB facilities to Industry 4.0/5.0 standards through private investment. The goal is to enable co-production and facility-use activities that benefit both national security and commercial enterprises. White papers are due June 5, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
This PSO, authorized under 10 U.S.C. § 7544, is for market research and concept exploration, not a procurement action. AMC aims to leverage private equity to fund 100% of capital expenditures (CapEx) for modernizing or establishing new repair/manufacturing lines at key Army depots. Targeted lines include:
- Anniston Army Depot (ANAD): M88/M1 Abrams Engine & Transmission repair.
- Red River Army Depot (RRAD): New manufacturing for Track shoes, road wheels, and Tire/Wheel Assemblies.
- Corpus Christi Army Depot (CCAD): Allison/T901 Engine, AH-64E Transmission/Gearbox/Blade repair, and AH-64 Coupling manufacturing.
- Tobyhanna Army Depot (TYAD): New manufacturing for Wiring Harness Connectors and Raw Board for Printed Circuit Cards.
Partnership Model
In exchange for private investment, the Government will enter into a Cooperative Arrangement, granting partners:
- A facilities-use contract guaranteeing a portion of modernized line capacity for commercial requirements.
- Authorization to use excess capacity not needed by the Government.
- Non-interference mandate: Commercial production must not impede Department of War requirements, which hold absolute priority.
- Operational costs for Government production can be identified as firm, fixed-price or cost-reimbursement contracts.
- Mandatory statutory provisions include indemnification and potential suspension/termination during national emergencies.
Submission Requirements
White papers must address three volumes:
- Volume I: Technical & Automation Approach – Detailed architecture for Industry 4.0/5.0 integration and facility upgrade timelines.
- Volume II: Financial & Investment Plan – Proof of capital and detailed CapEx breakdown by depot/facility.
- Volume III: Co-Production & 10 U.S.C. § 7544 Compliance – Concept of Operations for commercial and Government capacity split.
Evaluation Factors
Responses will be reviewed based on:
- Technological Innovation: Verifiable Industry 4.0/5.0 integration.
- Financial Viability: Strength of private equity financing for CapEx.
- Statutory Feasibility (Co-Production): Ability to utilize capacity commercially without interfering with military missions.
Key Dates & Contact
- Response Due: June 5, 2026, by 4:00 PM CST.
- Submission Email: usarmy.ria.acc.mbx.s3coe@army.mil (Subject: PSO Response OIB 4.0/5.0 Integration).
- Published: May 21, 2026.
- Set-Aside: None specified.