Call for Solution for

Advanced Manufacturing of Army Aviation & Missile Components and OIB Technology Insertion

Project Number

PANRSA-26-P-0000 036735

Army Open Solicitation (AOS) Number

W9128Z-25-S-A002

Call for Solution Title Advanced Manufacturing Components and OIB Technology Insertion

Issued By

Army Contracting Command – Redstone Arsenal (ACC-

RSA)

Redstone Services and Information Technology Solutions Branch (CCAM-CAC-B)

Submission Instructions To respond to this Call for Solution, please refer to Sections 7 and 10 of this Call for Solution

*Solution Briefs Due Date/Time (Suspense)

18 June 2026 at 12:00 PM Central Daylight Time (CDT)

Point of Contacts (POCs) for Solution Brief Submission:

Contracting Officer: Portia Sampson, portia.r.sampson.civ@army.mil

Contract Specialist: Skylar Summers, skylar.r.summersprince.civ@army.mil

*Any submissions that are received by the Contracting Officer after the suspense date/time listed above will be deemed late and not evaluated. It is the sole responsibility of the company to ensure that its submission is received in the inbox listed above before the deadline specified.

This Call for Solution may result in the Government awarding Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) contracts or non-FAR agreements in accordance with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 212.70 – Defense Commercial Solutions Opening. This Call for Solution, and any Other Transaction (OT) that may be awarded from this Call for Solution, is not subject to the FAR or its supplements.

1. BACKGROUND

The US Army recognizes the need for accelerated modernization of weapon systems through Advanced Manufacturing (AdvM) technologies that directly address issues and challenges in the supply chain to underpin readiness of Army materiel. Army Directive 2025-14 (Advanced Manufactured Parts Certification Authority Assigned to Commanding General, United States Army Materiel Command), dated 22 Jul 2025, includes the authority to take a risk-informed approach to design AdvM parts; certify materials, processes, and methods used to produce parts and components; and to support all certification/qualification actions associated with fielding those AdvM alternatives in accordance with (IAW) AMCOM Command Policy Memorandum (CPM) for Advanced Manufacturing 070-062, Rev 5 and any applicable airworthiness qualification requirements..

The US Army also recognizes the need to transition AdvM technology to the Organic Industrial Base (OIB). In Accordance With (IAW) Army Regulation (AR) 750-1 (Army Materiel Maintenance Policy) and companion Department of the Army Pamphlet (DA PAM) 750-1 (Army Materiel Maintenance Procedures), Commanders, U.S. Army OIB activities will develop additive and advanced capabilities consistent with Army Materiel Command (AMC) guidance to produce Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) quality parts for use to meet obsolescence and other readiness requirements as required.

The goal of this project is to support the design and qualification of aviation and missile AdvM parts through innovative tools, methodologies, qualification frameworks for the modernization and sustainment of Army aviation and missile components and assist with technology insertions at the OIB. The provided engineering and technical services shall span the full lifecycle of AdvM implementation to include candidate assessments, concept development, design maturation, material and process selection, analysis, prototyping, and supporting all testing, qualification, and certification requirements. Qualification and certification requirements shall be in accordance with Development Command (DEVCOM) Systems Readiness Directorate (SRD) risk-based category determination and the associated test requirements. Qualification activities are inclusive of AdvM printer qualification test support.

Scope associated with technology insertions at the OIB is inclusive of assisting with requirements determination for OIB facility renovations; solutions identification to include 3D printers, a suite of Non-Destructive Inspection (NDI) and heat treat capabilities; Program of Instruction (POI) development; printer Operational Qualifications (OQ), Process Control Document (PCD) development, and OIB workflow integration.

2. PROBLEM STATEMENT

The U.S. ARMY faces operational readiness challenges stemming from obsolete supply chains, extended lead times for legacy components, inherent rigidity of traditional manufacturing processes, and the increasing complexity of maintaining aging aviation and missile weapon systems. Traditional manufacturing methods—casting, forging, and conventional machining—often result in significant lead times for critical parts, introducing risk of degraded mission readiness. The U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command (AMCOM) is seeking solutions to supplement the supply chain and establish an organic manufacturing capability to mitigate legacy supply chain vulnerabilities impacting readiness.

This Call for Solution outlines the requirements for AdvM design support for AdvM candidates to be identified by AMCOM. The scope includes the design, qualification, and technical support necessary for the development of a variety of aviation and missile parts characterized by low, moderate, and high complexity. The selection of parts will be jointly determined and prioritized in coordination with the USG. AdvM activities will be completed under Government oversight, providing engineering and technical services focused on the development, evaluation, analysis, documentation, and certification / qualification of AdvM alternatives. The phases for the program include (1) candidate identification and assessment; (2) design, trial builds, and quality plans; (3) manufacture and test in accordance with DEVCOM SRD risk level categorization; and (4) delivering prototype parts in support of qualification, associated test reports, and Technical Data Packages (TDPs) to the US Government (USG).

AdvM Design & Parts Qualification Support

(1) Candidate Identification & Assessment The selected candidate and the Army will coordinate regular candidate assessments of specific parts, part quantities, part qualification requirements, and part acceptance criteria that are acceptable under the 24-month Period of Performance (POP) and budget.

Candidate parts will be jointly selected and prioritized for design and fabrication, supply demand, design feasibility (suitability assessment), and associated process and material combination. From there, the prioritized selected candidates list will be sourced for individual viability assessments to determine if AdvM design activities will proceed.

A list of potential AdvM candidates for consideration is provided below in Table 1: Potential AdvM Candidates.

Nomenclature PN Platform Potential Material NIIN

Insert, Inlet Duct 7-611A21710-001 AH-64 polymer 016591704

Retainer, Bearing, LE 7-311411207 AH-64 metal 011705230

Bracket, Mounting 1092541 AH-64 metal 017142923

Flange Assembly, Drive 7-311330026 AH-64 metal 011650999

Diffuser, Fan 7-511332020-3 AH-64 metal 015983871

Tube, Assembly, Metal 70306-10013 UH-60 Metal 011028728

Valve, Check 70306-02116-101 UH-60 Metal 012777846

Latch Set, Mortisse 70209-01800-101 UH-60 Metal 015167471

Handle, Door 70302-02143-042 UH-60 Metal 013725728

Link, Aft Mount 70305-02107-103 UH-60 metal 016900761

Fitting, Structural 70302-02137-043 UH-60 metal 013993653

Control Assembly, PU MBCS13314 UH-60 polymer 015833123

Plug, End Fitting 70500-01152 UH-60 polymer 016477824

Pad, Rotary Wing 70103-08012-101 UH-60 polymer 010956959

Bell Crank Support 70250-13110-042 UH-60 metal 011019707

Connecting Link, RG 70400-01250-042 UH-60 metal 010965546

Support, Structural 70400-02174-108 UH-60 metal 016936265

Flange Assembly, Gearbox 70357-06116-041 UH-60 metal 010785710

Axle, Landing Gear 70250-12097 UH-60 metal 010965437

Connecting Link, RIG 145C3340-16 CH-47 metal 016002596

Spacer, Sleeve 114D6278-2 CH-47 polymer 001823080

Fairing, Aircraft 7-511140400-101 AH-64 polymer

Housing, Gasper Head 7-511A21616-1 AH-64 polymer 014548349

Fan, Vaneaxial 7-211A23102 AH-64 polymer 011594462

Shell 7-611642029-001 AH-64 polymer 016661140

Table 1: Potential AdvM Candidates

(2) Design, Trial Builds, and Quality Plans Develop and submit design concepts in accordance with the DEVCOM SRD assigned risk level as documented in CPM 070-062, Rev 5, ensuring the design is compliant with operational requirements and specifications for each aviation and missile part application.

Refer to Table 2: AMCOM CPM 070-062, Rev 5, Risk-Based Categories for an overview of the risk-based categories. Refer to Table 3: Potential & Required Data/Actions by Risk Category for an overview of Potential (P) and Required (R) data and/or actions by risk category. Provide continuous technical and engineering support throughout the period of performance and engage in regular communication with Government stakeholders to ensure alignment on project objectives and progress. A detailed plan will be generated identifying test requirements for each selected AdvM component, specifying the necessary testing environments, methodologies, and performance metrics with traceability to all relevant regulatory guidelines and in alignment with industry best practices. Each part-specific plan will include a schedule inclusive of all qualification requirements. The selected candidate may be required to develop and execute an Airworthiness Qualification Substantiation (AQS) plan contingent upon an AQP requirement and assigned risk classification level. This stage includes development of the Technical Data Package (TDP), test requirement identification, authoring test plans, and producing test prototypes in sufficient quantities to support all testing (minimum MRL level 6).

(3) Manufacture & Test Facilitate and or support all necessary testing and deliver associated test reports and support Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) / Engineering Release Record (ERR) documentation. The use of modeling and simulation will be considered and executed to create predictions in part behavior using material property inputs in support of the qualification. All necessary technical data to support the design, production, and qualification will be generated to include but not limited to design analysis, simulations, manufacturing processes and engineering drawings. The AdvM parts produced in this phase shall be minimum MRL 7. The selected source shall support incremental design submissions to DEVCOM AvMC for review/approval and receive approval to proceed prior to progressing to each stage of development and production. To the extent practical, the AdvM part designs shall exclude requirements for Special Test Equipment/Special Inspection Equipment (STE/SIE). This phase is inclusive of the selected candidate providing requested technical input to assist with obtaining approval for fleet-level fielding (e.g., Airworthiness Requirement (AWR) or limited fielding (e.g., Maintenance Engineering Call (MEC)), Maintenance Engineering Order (MEO), and provisioning/cataloging.

At completion of this phase, the detailed design shall be stable, documented, and ready to enter production with no known producibility risks and issues posing production challenges.

(4) Deliverables A TDP shall be developed and delivered to the USG for each selected AdvM candidate and inclusive of all technical documentation necessary for production, fielding, and transfer to the respective, selected production sources. All test data inclusive of modeling & simulation data shall be delivered to the USG. All Intellectual Property generated under this effort will be delivered in native format and shall be Government owned. TDPs shall be Level 3 and IAW MIL-STD-31000C and be inclusive of Additive Manufacturing data files (e.g., stl).

Required Manufacturing Process Descriptions shall be delivered IAW DI-SESS-82465:

Required Manufacturing Process Description for Additive Manufacturing.

All supporting parts qualification and Operational Qualification test results shall be delivered IAW DI-MISC-80711A: Scientific and Technical Reports.

(5) Administrative Execution:

During execution, monthly Integrated Project Team (IPT) meetings shall be conducted with stakeholder participation. IPT meetings shall consist of schedule and budget execution status updates with identified risks to the part level and associated mitigation strategies.

Table 2: AMCOM CPM 070-062, Rev 5, Risk-Based Categories

Table 3: Potential & Required Data/Actions by Risk Category

OIB Technology Insertions

(1) Planning & Integration Oversight Technical guidance for OIB facility integration, including equipment selection and facility layout for safety requirements, optimization, and workflow design.

(2) Requirements Shaping Development of capability requirements tailored to aviation and missile system sustainment needs.

(3) Process Control Documentation Establishment of robust PCDs that ensure repeatability and quality across multiple production sites.

(4) POI Development Creation of comprehensive training curriculum.

(5) OIB Workflow Integration Adaptation of AdvM processes to existing depot maintenance and overhaul workflows.

(6) Operational Qualification The selected source shall support operational qualification testing of U.S. Army AdvM systems, including machine qualification protocols, process control validation, material characterization research, first article inspection procedures, and acceptance testing that demonstrates compliance with airworthiness standards and DoD quality requirements for production of aviation components. Operational Qualification requirements shall be dictated by the Government customer.

3. DESIRED SOLUTION OBJECTIVES

The AMCOM Advanced Manufacturing Program is seeking innovative approaches to address the challenge areas outlined above. A comprehensive solution is desired that achieves the following overarching objectives:

• Accelerate the design-to-qualification timeline for AdvM parts and components spanning low, moderate, and high complexity applications while maintaining rigorous airworthiness standards and flight safety compliance.

• Establish mature, production-ready AdvM solutions that achieve Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) 7 or higher with documented, stable designs free of producibility risks.

• Execute all candidate assessment, development, and qualification requirements IAW the risk-informed qualification frameworks aligned with DEVCOM Systems Readiness Directorate (SRD) risk-based categorization that balance rapid fielding imperatives with safety requirements across all consequence-of-failure levels.

• Expand technical capacity and engineering expertise to support concurrent evaluation, design, and qualification of multiple AdvM candidates throughout the full lifecycle from concept to certification.

• Integrate modeling and simulation capabilities to predict part behavior and reduce physical testing requirements while maintaining confidence in structural performance and material properties.

• Deliver production-ready Level 3 TDPs with complete government ownership of intellectual property to enable seamless technology transfer to Army depots, arsenals, and qualified production sources.

• Reduce supply chain vulnerabilities by transitioning high-priority obsolete, sole-source, and long lead-time components to qualified AdvM alternatives that improve readiness.

• Achieve scalable, repeatable processes that enable transition from prototype qualification to fleet-wide or limited implementation through standardized design, testing, and certification methodologies.

• OIB Technology Insertion, establishing full organic, operationally qualified manufacturing capability of certified AdvM aviation and missile parts.

The successful contractor shall provide comprehensive engineering and technical services organized into the following key performance areas aligned with the program lifecycle:

Candidate Identification and Assessment

• Collaborate with Government stakeholders to jointly select and prioritize AdvM candidates based on supply demand, design feasibility, readiness impact, and alignment with modernization priorities.

• Conduct suitability assessments evaluating technical feasibility, material and process combinations, and consequence-of-failure analysis.

• Perform technical viability assessments to determine if AdvM design activities should proceed for each prioritized candidate.

Design Development and Maturation

• Develop and submit design concepts in accordance with DEVCOM SRD assigned risk levels (Level 0-Negligible through Level 3-Catastrophic) ensuring compliance with operational requirements and specifications.

• Execute design-for-additive-manufacturing optimization including topology optimization, part consolidation, and weight reduction analysis.

• Perform form, fit, and function verification against legacy technical data and interface requirements.

• Conduct safety margin analysis (static, fatigue, fracture) to assess structural performance demands and material sensitivity.

• Develop component specification documentation defining performance requirements, design values/allowables, and manufacturing/inspection requirements.

• Exclude requirements for Special Test Equipment/Special Inspection Equipment (STE/SIE) to the extent practical.

Trial Builds and Quality Planning

• Execute trial builds and produce test prototypes in sufficient quantities to support all qualification testing at minimum MRL Level 6.

• Develop detailed, part-specific test plans identifying test requirements, testing environments, methodologies, and performance metrics with traceability to regulatory guidelines and industry best practices.

• Generate comprehensive quality plans including acceptance inspection protocols and non-destructive inspection (NDI) requirements.

Manufacturing and Testing

• Facilitate and/or support all necessary testing in accordance with DEVCOM SRD risk-based category requirements.

• Produce AdvM parts at minimum MRL Level 7 with stable, documented designs ready to enter production with no known producibility risks.

• Execute validation testing including proof tests, static load tests, and dynamic testing as required.

• Conduct fatigue and fracture testing to establish service life and inspection intervals for higher-risk components.

• Deliver comprehensive test reports with all data, results, and analysis supporting qualification decisions.

• Support Army flight testing, as required.

Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis

• Leverage modeling and simulation to create predictions in part behavior using validated material property inputs in support of qualification.

• Execute design analysis and simulations to reduce physical testing requirements while maintaining airworthiness confidence.

• Perform structural analysis including ultimate strength, yield strength, point strain, high cycle fatigue, low cycle fatigue, and fatigue crack growth rate assessments.

• Validate analytical predictions against physical test results to establish confidence in simulation methodologies.

• Deliver all modeling and simulation data to the U.S. Government.

Technical Data Package (TDP) Development

• Develop and deliver comprehensive TDPs for each part inclusive of all technical documentation necessary for production and transfer to selected production sources.

• Generate all necessary technical data including design analysis, simulations, manufacturing processes, and engineering drawings.

• Include material specifications, process control documents, quality assurance provisions, and inspection procedures.

• Deliver all intellectual property in native format with full government ownership.

Qualification and Certification Support

• Prepare comprehensive qualification packages addressing all requirements for DEVCOM SRD assigned risk-based categories

• Support Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) and Engineering Release Record (ERR) documentation development.

• Coordinate with DEVCOM AvMC Engineering Support Activity (ESA) Cognizant Engineers throughout qualification process.

• Support airworthiness assessment documentation and Airworthiness Release (AWR) issuance activities

Continuous Technical and Engineering Support

• Provide continuous technical and engineering support throughout the period of performance.

• Engage in regular communication with Government stakeholders to ensure alignment of project objectives and progress.

• Conduct monthly Integrated Project Team (IPT) meetings with stakeholder participation.

• Provide schedule and budget execution status updates with identified risks to the part level and associated mitigation strategies.

• Deliver prototype parts in support of qualification activities.

• Support Government oversight and decision-making throughout all program phases

Technology Transfer and Transition Support

• Prepare production-ready designs with documented stability and no known producibility challenges.

• Support transition of qualified AdvM capabilities to Army depots, arsenals, and qualified production sources.

• Provide technical assistance for implementation of manufacturing processes at production facilities.

• Facilitate upload and management of qualified AdvM datasets in the AdvM Data Repository (AdvM DR).

• Facilitate AdvM technology insertions at the OIB culminating in operational equipment, trained personnel, process control documentation, and optimized workflow.

Performance Expectations:

The contractor shall deliver measurable outcomes including:

• Completion of candidate assessments and design, qualification, and certification activities for selected candidates within a twenty-four (24) month period of performance.

• Achievement of minimum MRL Level 7 for all AdvM parts entering production phase.

• Delivery of complete, Level 3 TDPs with government-owned intellectual property in native format for selected AdvM candidates.

• Stable, documented designs ready for production with no known producibility risks.

• Successful part qualification in accordance with DEVCOM SRD risk-based category requirements

• Successful completion of printer OQ requirements.

• Successful technology insertion at OIB for specified polymer and metal printers, NDI solutions, and heat treat capability.

4. AWARDING INSTRUMENT

This Call for Solution will be awarded in accordance with the detailed within the procedures detailed within the overarching Army Open Solicitation (AOS), W9128Z-25-S-A002, and its attachments. Offerors should familiarize themselves with the procedures in that document.

5. SOLICITATION NOTES

The response process for this Call will generally consist of the following phases:

Phase 1: Solution Brief Offerors will submit a high-level summary of their proposed solution, addressing the government’s objectives and requirements.

Phase 2: Pitch (unless bypassed) Selected offerors may be invited to present and discuss their solution in a live or virtual setting.

Phase 3: Solution Proposal Offerors advancing to this phase will be invited to submit a detailed proposal for final evaluation and potential award.

Detailed submission requirements for Phase 1 are provided in Section 6. Evaluation criteria for Phase 1 are outlined in Section 7. Phase 2 and/or Phase 3 submission requirements and evaluation criteria will be provided via subsequent invitation letters.

5.2 General Notes

• Offerors are reminded that all awards are subject to the availability of funds and the Government reserves the right to make multiple awards, a single award, or no award as a result of this Call.

• Only a Contracting or Agreements Officer has the authority to enter into, modify, or execute a binding instrument on behalf of the United States Government. All payment obligations are subject to Congressional appropriations.

• In order to be eligible for award, offerors must:

o Possess a Unique Entity ID (UEI) and be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award, and maintain active registration throughout the period of performance.

o Register in the prescribed government invoicing system (e.g., Wide Area Work Flow).

o Accurately represent their small business size and status as required.

o Be determined responsible by the Contracting/Agreements Officer and not be suspended, debarred, or otherwise prohibited from receiving an award.

o Disclose any actual or potential Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCIs) to the Contracting/Agreements Officer prior to award.

• Offerors are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov for any amendments or updates to this Call.

• Notice to Offeror(s): The Government reserves the right to cancel this open Call, either before or after the closing date. If the Government cancels this open Call, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any costs.”

In addition to the general guidelines included in the solicitation referenced in the parent solicitation, the following guidelines apply to this Call for Solution:

• Offerors are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov for any amendments to this solicitation that may have updated information.

• The Government will give preference to submissions that demonstrate an innovative, existing, and verifiable ability to accomplish the desired solution attributes listed in Section 3 and the attached Statement of Objectives.

• All solution briefs will be valid for 180 calendar days after the submission date.

• Submissions must identify any intellectual property involved in the effort and any associated restrictions on the Government’s use of that intellectual property.

• The Government reserves the right to go directly from a submission to an award.

• The Government reserves the right to award more than one (1) award resulting from this Call for Solution or to make no award.

6. GENERAL INFORMATION AND QUESTIONS

Questions are to be sent only to the Points of Contact (POCs) listed in this Call for Solution.

The following shall be utilized in the email subject line: ‘Call for Solution – AdvM Components and OIB Technology Insertion / W9128Z-25-S-A002 (Question regarding section #).

Questions and answers will be published and updated on SAM.gov.

The deadline to submit questions for Phase I is 11 June 2026, 12:00 PM CDT.

7. SOLUTION SUBMISSION REQUIRMENTS

The Government will utilize up to three (3) phases for assessing solutions:

7.1.1 Phase 1 – Solution Brief Content

Solution Briefs shall not exceed five (5) written pages using 12-point Times New Roman font or, alternatively, may take the form of briefing slides not exceeding fifteen (15) slides. The Government will not consider inserted textboxes/pop-ups or internet links to additional information as part of the Solution Brief and will not consider such information in its evaluation. Solution Briefs are intended to be clear and concise.

Solution Briefs shall include the following at a minimum:

a. Title Page (does not count against page limit) i.Company Name, Title, Date, Point of Contact Name, E-Mail Address, Phone, Address, and Call reference number. If registered in SAM.gov, include the Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code and Unique Entity Identification (UEI) code.

ii.Specifically identify the Call for which the Solution Brief is submitted.

b. Executive Summary (one page) i.Provide an executive summary of the technology.

c. High-Level Technology Solution/Concept i.Describe the unique aspects of your solution/concept and its relevance to the respective Call/Topic.

ii.Explain whether the solution/concept is innovative and/or a potential capability.

iii. Describe how your proposed solution/concept solves a capability gap/problem and/or provides innovative technological advancements.

iv.Outline the capabilities and scalability of the solution/concept.

v. Describe the benefits of your solution/concept as it applies to the respective Call/Topic.

vi. Explain how the proposed technical approach is feasible, achievable, and supported by a technical team with the expertise and experience to accomplish the proposed solution/concept.

vii. Provide a proposed project schedule and total estimated out-the-door price, and describe how the proposed schedule is achievable for the proposed solution/concept.

viii. If Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO), identify whether the proposed solution/concept includes a pilot or demonstration of an existing commercial technology (identified as commercially ready and viable technology), or the development of technology for potential defense application. If development or adaptation is proposed, identify a suggested path to mature the technology. Identify aspects which may be considered proprietary.

d. Company Viability

i. Provide a brief overview of the company. Include a summary of current fundraising to date or a summary of top-line (gross sales/revenues).

ii. If CSO, provide a summary of product/solution commercialization and go-to-market strategy.

e. Affirmation of Business Status Certification (does not count against page limit) Note: Only required for OTs.

i. Include documentation for each company that would be a participant in the solution/concept (see Attachment X).

f. Intellectual Property Statement/Agreement/Disclosures (does not count against page limit)

i. As needed, include a separate disclosure for each company that would be a participant in the solution/concept.

The Government may be unable to evaluate the Solution Brief if a Company fails to provide the information requested above.”

7.2 Phase 2 – Pitch

Phase 2 submission requirements and evaluation criteria will be outlined in the invitation to this phase, unless bypassed.

7.3 Phase 3 – Proposal

Phase 3 submission requirements and evaluation criteria will be outlined in the invitation to this phase.

8. ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST (OCI)

The Offeror shall perform an OCI analysis and submit the results of that analysis in addition to the white paper submission. The OCI analysis does not count towards the 5-page limitation.

Specifically, the Offeror shall analyze the planned acquisition for actual or potential OCI situations associated with the Offeror or any of the Offeror’s proposed teammates or subcontractor’s performance under any contract or agreement the Offeror or the Offeror’s teammates or subcontractors has been or may be awarded by any federal agency or other entity. The Offeror shall describe in detail the methodology used to identify actual or potential OCI issues. If the Offeror identifies any actual or potential OCIs with respect to the performance of the Offeror or the Offeror’s subcontractors or teammates, the contractor shall provide an OCI Mitigation Plan to be incorporated as an attachment to any resulting contract or agreement.

Any proposed avoidance or mitigation techniques shall be consistent with FAR 9.5 and the most recent decisions of the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and the U.S. Court of Federal Claims.

9. EVALUATION CRITERIA

The Government will evaluate submissions based on their potential to satisfy the needs of HQ AMC. Proposals will be evaluated on their own technical merit and not against other submissions. All evaluation factors other than cost or price, when combined, are significantly more important than cost or price. The evaluation factors are listed below in descending order of importance:

1. Technical Merit and Relevance: The solution's applicability to the Areas of Interest, its scientific and technical feasibility, and its potential to significantly enhance HQ AMC and OIB capabilities.

2. Innovation and Uniqueness: The degree to which the proposed solution is new, underutilized, or uniquely applied to solve an Army problem.

3. Source Viability: The offeror's ability to execute the proposed effort, including relevant corporate experience, personnel qualifications, and a sound business model.

4. Price and Affordability: The reasonableness of the proposed price and the overall affordability of the solution for the Government. Price will be considered to the extent appropriate to determine fairness and reasonableness.

10. ANTITERRORISM (AT), OPERATIONS SECURITY (OPSEC)

AT Level I Awareness training. All contractor employees, including subcontractor employees, requiring access to Army installations, facilities and controlled access areas shall complete AT

Level I Awareness training within 30 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever is applicable. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor employee and subcontractor employee, to the COR or to the contracting officer, if a COR is not assigned, within 15 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. AT level I Awareness training is available at the following website:

http://jko.jten.mil.

Access and general protection/security policy and procedures. Contractor and all associated subcontractor employees shall provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements (FAR clause 52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel) as directed by DOD, HQDA and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

For contractors that do not require CAC, but require access to a DoD facility or installation.

Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-III) and Terrorist Screening Database (Army Directive 2014-05/AR 190-13), applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative); or, at OCONUS locations, in accordance with status of forces agreements and other theater regulations.

iWATCH Training. The contractor and all associated sub-contractors shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH Army program (training standards provided by the requiring activity ATO). This local developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the COR. This training shall be completed within 30 calendar days of contract award and within 30 calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the COR NLT 30 calendar days after contract award.

For contracts that require OPSEC Training. Per AR 530-1, Operations Security, the contractor employees must complete Level I OPSEC Awareness training. New employees must be trained within 30 calendar days of their reporting for duty and annually thereafter.

Notice to offerors: The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used during evaluations.

Any AI tools utilized by the Government will be employed in a manner consistent with applicable regulations that govern the protection of proprietary and source selection sensitive information. No proposal data will be transmitted to or processed by external, non- Government systems without appropriate safeguards and authorizations in place.