CSO - CPE Ground IT and Security Support_AoI 013.pdf

Area of Interest (AoI) Information Technology (IT) & Personnel Security Contractor Support for

Capability Portfolio Executive (CPE) Ground Combat Platforms

Federal Agency: U.S. Army

Contracting Office: Army Contracting Command - Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA)

Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) AoI Number: 013

AoI Release / Response Date: 10 June 2026 / 19 June 2026 1700 EST

Submission Requirements: See W912CH-25-S-C001, Amendment 01 for Procedure Details

PROCUREMENT RESTRICTION NOTICE

SET-ASIDE STATUS: Total 8(a) Set-Aside This AOI is issued as a Total 8(a) Set-Aside under the ACC-DTA CSO W912CH-25-S-C001, Amendment

01. Competition is restricted to eligible participants in the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) 8(a) Business Development Program in accordance with FAR 19.8.

REGULATORY AUTHORITY:

• 10 U.S.C. § 3458: Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) Authority

• FAR 19.805: Competitive 8(a) Procedures

• DFARS Class Deviation 2022-O0007: DoD Commercial Solutions Opening Framework

ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION:

Only certified 8(a) participants are eligible to submit solution briefs in response to this AOI. To be considered for award, the firm must be an active 8(a) Business Development Program participant at the time of submission and at the time of award. Joint Ventures are permitted, provided they comply with the requirements set forth in 13 CFR 124.513.

1.0 General Information

1.1 Introduction

As stated above, this AoI is issued utilizing the ACC-DTA CSO W912CH-25-S-C001, Amendment 01.

CPE Ground Combat Platforms seeks to identify innovative commercial solutions for contractor-provided information technology and personnel security support services.

CPE Ground Combat Platforms is seeking partners capable of providing a team of qualified personnel to provide administration, design, sustainment, management support, system analysis, problem solving, Systems Change Requests implementation, testing, and system enhancement for our suite of web applications within our Knowledge Center Portal (KCP) and its entire customer base as well as security.

The contractor will act as the primary point of contact for all SharePoint administration and automation needs, serving as the primary interface and technical arm between CPE Ground Combat Platforms Project Management Offices and the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) for all SharePoint and

Power Platform solution requirements. The contractor will also be responsible for customer’s target applications and workloads to secure and support cloud-based hosting environment.

The primary place of performance shall be in Government facilities in the Detroit-Warren-Ann Arbor-MI area. Telework may be authorized with approval from the Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

This CSO AoI seeks innovative solutions that meet the objectives detailed below. The term innovative is defined as any technology, process, or method, including research and development, that is new as of the date of proposal submission, or any new application of an existing technology, process or method as of the proposal date.

ACC-DTA is not obligated to extend a request for proposal or make an award as a result of this CSO AoI;

all awards are subject to the availability of funds and successful negotiations. This CSO AoI is not an authorization to begin performance, and in no way obligates the Government for any costs incurred by the Offeror associated with developing a response. Prior to commencement of any activities associated with performance under this CSO AoI, the Government will issue a written directive or contractual document signed by the Contracting Officer with appropriate consideration established. ACC-DTA reserves the right to modify the requirements of this CSO AoI.

The authority to issue this CSO AoI is derived from ACC-DTA Commercial Solutions Opening W912CH- 25-S-C001, dated 10 July 2025. The CSO authority is Section 803 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022, Public Law 117-807, and Class Deviation 2022-O0007.

1.2 AoI Background

The mission of CPE Ground Combat Platforms is to develop, acquire, and field world-class integrated ground combat capabilities that ensure Soldiers possess a decisive overmatch on the modern battlefield.

This requirement is to support CPE Ground Combat Platforms Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) and its mission to support each of the Program Offices. The contractor shall be responsible for servicing and maintaining CPE Ground Combat Platforms Knowledge Center Portal (KCP) web applications, SharePoint Sites (including Power Platform Solutions), and supporting our Project Online/Server instance. Responsibilities include providing dedicated KCP web applications sustainment, maintenance, and enhancement services to all CPE Ground Combat Platforms KCP web applications customers. In addition, the contractor shall also be responsible for providing services related to security, supporting both personnel security and facility security. Personnel security supports the full lifecycle of security clearances from initial intake to continuous monitoring. Physical security support addresses layers of protection to infrastructure. In addition, the contractor shall also be responsible for customer’s target applications and workloads to secure and support cloud-based hosting environment

Potential partners should plan for an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) Fixed-Price Level-of- Effort (FP-LOE) structure contract or agreement, with task-order-driven surges. The estimated overall period of performance would be AUG 2026 – AUG 2031, commencing with a separately priced phase-in effort up to 60-days, followed by a partial year to establish an award cycle that fits program goals.

1.3 Anticipated Labor Categories & Qualifications

The Government anticipates a need for the following labor categories:

Activity Supported IA Baselines Certification

Comp.

Environment Training Cert.

Required Security Clearance

SharePoint Subject Matter Expert Security+ MS Certified Technology

Secret / TS3

Senior Application Developer None None Secret / TS3

Senior SharePoint Administrator None None NACI / T1

SharePoint Administrator None None NACI / T1

Applications Developer None None Secret / T3

Software Applications Tester / Trainer / Application Helpdesk Support

None None Secret / T3

SharePoint Architect None None Secret / T3

Microsoft Project / Project Server / Project Online Functional Expert

None None NACI / T1

Business Analyst / Process Improvement / Requirements Lead

None None NACI / T1

Personnel Security Specialist None None Secret / T3

Asset Manager None None Secret / T3

Program Manager None None Secret / T3

Cloud Architect / Solutions Architect IASAE Level I / II CCSP Secret / T3

Cloud Engineer IAT Level II Terraform, Anisble, AWS/Azure

SysOps

Secret / T3

Cloud Software Developer IAT Level I Python, Go, Java Secret / T3

Compliance Specialist IAM Level I CISA Secret / T3

Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Automation Specialist

None None Secret / T3

Data Analyst / Engineering & Reporting Specialist

None None Secret / T3

2.0 Functional Capacities

2.1 SharePoint Subject Matter Expert

- Senior level SharePoint Subject Matter Expert (SME) with 7+ years of experience to architect, sustain, and troubleshoot high-availability On-Premise and Cloud environments using SharePoint 2019, SQL Server 2019-2025, Project Server 2019, IIS 10.x, and .NET/Blazer.

- Design, implement, and optimize scalable server infrastructures utilizing cArmy, ECMA, Azure, and AWS. Execute environment migrations, develop load balancing strategies, define web analytics, and establish comprehensive disaster recovery solutions for both on-premises and cloud systems.

- Coordinate hardware/software installations, system upgrades, and performance tuning. Manage system security by leading the accreditation process, implementing STIGs/IAVAs, resolving vulnerabilities, maintaining the RMF site, and configuring E-ICAM SSO authentication.

- Serve as the primary technical liaison between CPE Ground Combat Platforms and enterprise organizations (ALTESS, cArmy/ECMA, AWS, Azure, NEC, 2RCC, NETCOM). Provide technical direction to DBAs and developers, and submit all required updates via Monthly Status Reports.

2.2 Senior Application Developer

- Lead the design, development, and integration of scalable web, Windows, and console applications using modern Microsoft technologies, including .NET 4.x, .NET Core, ASP.NET (Web Forms/MVC), Visual Studio 2019, and web APIs.

- Build, integrate, and sustain internal and external enterprise solutions utilizing the Microsoft Power Platform, including Dataverse, Power Apps (model-driven and canvas), and Power Automate flows.

- Design and optimize databases using SQL Server 2019, T-SQL, LINQ, and Entity Framework. Develop and maintain SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) packages for data movement, transformation, and system integration.

- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to staff developers. Partner with stakeholders to define requirements, manage source code via Azure DevOps, GitHub, or GitLab, and report progress via the Monthly Status Report (CDRL A001).

2.3 Senior SharePoint Administrator

- Implement graphic and functional features, analyze, and troubleshoot web pages within CPE Ground Combat Platforms Impact Level 5 (IL5) / NIPR Army 365 SharePoint Online environment based on stakeholder requirements.

- Design templates, layouts, Graphical User Interfaces (GUIs), graphics, and animations. Utilize standard Army tools (Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, Sharegate) and collaborate with the software development team to integrate form and function.

- Build, maintain, and test automated solutions utilizing Power Apps within Army 365. Manage the full development lifecycle from requirements gathering through quality control and delivery.

- Track products developed and report all findings, recommendations, and actions via the Monthly Status Report.

2.4 SharePoint Administrator

- Implement functional and graphic features, analyze, and troubleshoot web pages within CPE Ground Combat Platforms Impact Level 5 (IL5) / NIPR Army 365 SharePoint Online environment based on stakeholder requirements.

- Build, maintain, and test automated solutions utilizing Power Apps within Army 365. Manage the development process from requirements gathering through quality control and delivery.

- Track products developed and report all findings, recommendations, and actions via the Monthly Status

2.5 Application Developer

- Sustain and enhance .NET (C#) and Power Platform applications (Dataverse, Power Apps, Power Automate) within the Army-approved M365 environment. Integrate enterprise systems and COTS products using modern APIs and Web services.

- Design and optimize SQL Server 2019 solutions, including schema design, data modeling, and T-SQL development. Maintain SSIS packages to support data movement, transformation, and system integration.

- Collaborate with AI leads to develop toolsets using machine learning, prompt engineering, and deep language models (DLM). Create AI-based solutions specifically designed to streamline the delivery of lifecycle acquisition documentation.

- Manage versioning and CI/CD via Azure DevOps, GitHub, or GitLab. Utilize Visual Studio 2019, partner with stakeholders to define functional requirements, and submit required updates via the Monthly Status

2.6 Software Applications Tester / Trainer / Application Helpdesk Support

- Manage application support via mailboxes and ticket tracking systems. Ensure appropriate user access, escalate complex issues, and actively participate in Change Control meetings with stakeholders.

- Develop and execute comprehensive manual and automated test plans (functional, stress, scalability, scenario). Simulate user behavior to identify defects, enforce testing standards, and coordinate with developers for bug resolution.

- Design, develop, and deliver multi-format training (instructor-led, virtual, Computer-Based Training, webcasts) and detailed user guides. Coordinate classroom logistics and technology setup.

- Evaluate and report on key application metrics (usage, performance, costs, trends). Actively participate in project meetings, meet aggressive deadlines, and submit the Monthly Status Report.

2.7 SharePoint Architect

- Implement graphic and functional features, analyze, and troubleshoot web pages across both IL5/NIPR Army 365 and IL6/SIPR Department of War (DoW) SharePoint Online environments.

- Create and oversee Power Apps development across NIPR and SIPR environments. Assign tasks, coordinate the development lifecycle, conduct testing, and generate comprehensive documentation (diagrams, written processes, screenshots) for IL5 apps to ensure seamless administrator support.

- Design templates, Graphical User Interfaces (GUIs), graphics, and animations using standard automated tools (Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, Sharegate) to fully integrate form and function with web applications.

- Track products developed and report all findings, recommendations, and actions via the Monthly Status

2.8 Microsoft Project / Project Server / Project Online Functional Expert

- Senior SME in MS Project / Project Server / Project Online to implement and optimize high-availability environments within A365 or Army cloud instantiations. Guide and support complex migration activities between Microsoft versions or non-Microsoft enterprise platforms.

- Deliver expert onsite and remote troubleshooting, system customizations, and software upgrades.

Monitor, test, and install Microsoft patches while configuring the environment to maximize performance using industry best practices.

- Lead software development projects utilizing Agile/Scrum methodologies. Facilitate project ceremonies (Sprint, Backlog, and Project Review meetings) and leverage MS Project tools for sprint scheduling and portal documentation.

- Deliver onsite and web-conference training. Liaise with Application Architects to resolve user issues and submit required updates via the Monthly Status Report.

2.9 Business Analyst / Process Improvement / Requirements Lead

- Gather requirements, document workflows (Visio/Office), and recommend process improvements using M365 SharePoint, Project Server, and GOTS apps. Manage user change requests via the Change Administration Board (CAB) and Enterprise Review Board (ERB).

- Manage lifecycle schedules and centrally store Dev/Ops artifacts (user stories, test scripts, release notes) in appropriate team sites. Track operational readiness and ensure end-to-end and redundancy testing before production deployment.

- Provide Level Two Help Desk support, answering complex questions and escalating to Level Three (Dev) or Four (Systems) as needed. Communicate system impacts, outages, and issue resolutions to all application stakeholders.

- Develop user guides accessible via A365 SharePoint or MS Teams. Coordinate, design, and deliver multi-format training (instructor-led, Teams videoconference, CBT, virtual) based on established schedules.

- Track products developed and report all findings, recommendations, and actions via the Monthly Status

2.10 Personnel Security Specialist

- 5+ years of DoD/DoW experience managing and executing a command's personnel security program.

Initiate, track, and process clearances and renewals using systems such as DISS and PSIP.

- Review investigative reports to support access eligibility determinations. Manage the continuous evaluation program, processing incident reports, monitoring derogatory information, and ensuring strict compliance with AR 380-67.

- Maintain a comprehensive, audit-ready system of security records. Develop and deliver recurring security briefings, initial onboarding security integration, and targeted training to foster organizational security awareness.

- Serve as a security POC for employees, and act as the liaison to higher headquarters and investigative agencies. Collaborate with HR on onboarding, analyze clearance metrics to provide strategic insights to leadership, and report monthly progress.

2.11 Asset Manager

- Perform 100% monthly and annual hardware audits for CPE Ground Combat Platforms. Manage the IT equipment lifecycle: barcode new items, process turn-ins, manage mobile device/equipment transfers, track software licenses, monitor stock thresholds, and maintain storage areas.

- Develop, execute, and document a property accountability Standard Operating Procedure (SOP).

Administer the electronic property accountability system, maintain equipment transfer/loan libraries, and track asset transfers.

- Monitor and maintain the IT support mailbox, utilizing a centralized ticket tracking system to log, manage, and resolve open and closed equipment requests.

- Develop detailed user documentation, online help (RoboHelp), and multimedia training materials.

Present process demonstrations, conduct training sessions, and actively participate in meetings regarding property accountability.

2.12 Program Manager

- Provide oversight for all information technology projects. Execute required application support services within specified cost, schedule, and performance parameters while conducting end-to-end requirements analysis and maintenance.

- Administer and audit the CPE Ground Combat Platforms security program for U.S. Army regulation compliance. Analyze USAASC security audits, formulate milestone-based mitigation strategies, and establish compliant record-handling/storage processes.

- Communicate and recommend risk-managed solutions for security issues and business challenges directly to leadership. Provide strategic recommendations for project management and accountability regarding security matters.

- Present weekly progress updates to management on security initiatives. Submit comprehensive Monthly Status Reports, including detailed task breakdowns, accomplishments, future objectives, risks, and staffing vacancies.

2.13 Cloud Architect / Solutions Architect

- Designs scalable, secure, and resilient cloud architectures and translates complex enterprise business requirements into technical cloud blueprints.

- Defines cloud migration strategies and establishes secure hybrid-cloud networking topologies and landing zones.

- Integrates IAM policies, zero-trust security controls, and encryption standards to ensure compliance with strict federal baselines

- Architecturally optimizes cloud utilization, defining auto-scaling, backup, and disaster recovery strategies to ensure high availability and financial efficiency

2.14 Cloud Engineer

- Builds, deploys, and manages cloud infrastructure using automated tools

- Executes the technical, hands-on migration of legacy on-premise databases, applications, and workloads into the target cloud environment

- Performs routine virtual server administration, operating system patching, and software configurations to ensure continuous environment health

- Monitors cloud resource utilization, diagnoses system performance bottlenecks, and implements backup and recovery protocols to maintain high system availability

2.15 Cloud Software Developer

- Designs, codes, and deploys scalable applications built specifically for the cloud, leveraging serverless architectures, microservers, and containerization

- Builds and integrates secure, high-performance Application Programming Interfaces to connect cloud-native services with legacy on-premises databases and third party systems

- Writes code that integrates seamlessly with automated CI/CD pipelines to enable rapid, zero-downtime software releases

- Implements efficient cloud data storage solutions, utilizing managed SQL/NoSQL databases, cloud caching, and secure state management techniques

2.16 Compliance Specialist (Cloud)

- Leads the creation, review and maintenance of System Security Plans and compliance artifacts to secure ATO under existing frameworks

- Coordinates continuous monitoring efforts, analyzing automated security scans and configuration drift reports to identify and mitigate non-compliant cloud resources

- Conducts risk assessments on cloud architectures and maintains plan of action and milestones to track, prioritize, and remediate identified security vulnerabilities

- Interprets federal, DoD, and industry-specific cybersecurity controls to ensure cloud-based systems and operational procedures continuously align with mandatory compliance baselines

2.17 Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Automation Specialist

• Develop, sustain, and enhance AI-powered applications and mission-focused tools using approved Army platforms, ensuring proper data integration, governance compliance, and delivery of user-support materials.

• Design, build, and maintain intelligent workflows and automated processes that streamline mission and administrative tasks, participating in iterative development cycles to implement updates, resolve issues, and integrate approved data sources.

• Create and support process-automation solutions, ensuring adherence to established access, data-handling, and compliance requirements while preparing documentation and providing user assistance.

• Implement advanced automation capabilities that combine procedural automation with decision-support techniques, ensuring alignment with organizational systems, audit requirements, and protection policies.

• Develop and sustain task-focused AI agents and digital assistants, delivering iterative enhancements, supporting system integration, and preparing documentation and training materials to ensure effective adoption.

2.18 Data Analyst/Engineer & Reporting Specialist

• Organize, structure, and align enterprise data to support analytics and operational platforms, refining data relationships, maintaining supporting metadata, and ensuring alignment with organizational data standards.

• Develop and sustain data engineering workflows that enable the movement, transformation, and integration of information across approved environments, ensuring performance, reliability, and compliance with governance requirements.

• Support data quality and metadata activities by refining data structures, resolving data issues, maintaining catalog resources, and assisting mission teams with understanding available datasets and standards.

• Create and maintain mission-focused dashboards, reports, visualizations, and analytical products using approved data sources, ensuring outputs meet governance, security, access control, and compliance requirements.

• Prepare and maintain documentation, user-support materials, and training resources for all delivered data, engineering, and reporting capabilities, supporting user adoption and iterative enhancement cycles.

3.0 Manpower and Workforce Composition

3.1 General Workforce Requirements

- Standard Hours: The standard workweek is 40 hours, between the core hours of 0600 and 1800 EST, Monday through Friday. Contractors shall plan to work a fixed, traditional full-time work schedule, with a basic workday of 8 hours. Flexible and compressed work schedules are acceptable with approval from the COR. Special requirements may present a need for alternate work schedules, for periods of time, due to maintenance or other server administration actions. Contractors may be required to support, with COR approval, emergencies, outages, planned upgrades or system maintenance that must be completed outside of normal duty hours.

- Pace of Performance is Government approved facilities within the counties of Macomb, Oakland, or Wayne, to include the Detroit Arsenal in Warren, MI and Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Harrison Township, MI.

- Travel: Personnel may be required to travel CONUS, as required, subject to advance approval by the

COR.

- Clearance & Qualifications: Contractor personnel must hold security clearances as specified in the chart at section 1.3 above and the contractor is responsible for ensuring all personnel possess and maintain the required qualifications, clearances, and skills.

- Compliance: Contractor personnel must comply with all DoW and Army regulations for IA, procurement integrity, non-disclosure, and annual training.

4.0 AoI Constraints

4.1 SAM Registration

- Any selected company will be required to be registered and active in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) prior to award.

4.2 Personnel Security

- Contractor personnel must successfully complete a background security investigation to be eligible for a Common Access Card.

- All personnel must comply with security requirements for handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), Operations Security (OPSEC), and Antiterrorism/Force Protection.

- Contractor personnel performing work under this contract must be United States citizens and are required to undergo and successfully pass a background investigation to obtain and maintain Common Access Card (CAC) eligibility for the duration of the contract

4.3 Training

- All contractor employees must complete mandatory annual training, including AT Level I awareness, OPSEC training, and DoD Information Assurance (IA) Cybersecurity awareness training.

5.0 Requirements

5.1 Submission

- Submission Instructions: A written solution brief must be sent via email submission by 1700 (EST) on 19 June 2026 with the subject line stating, “IT and Security Support for CPE Ground Combat Platforms for AoI 013” to the Points of Contract (POCs) listed below. This deadline supersedes the date listed in CSO W912CH-25-S-C001 Amendment 01 Section 1.3 CSO Procedure.

AoI Open Period: This AoI shall close at 1700 (EST) on 19 June 2026.

Solutions received after the specified due date and time will be discarded and not be evaluated by the Government.

5.2 Points of Contact (POCs):

AoI questions and submissions can be sent to the following:

Requirement POC: Joseph D. Cavanagh (J.D; joseph.d.cavanagh.civ@army.mil Contracting Officer Representative: Joseph D (J.D.) Cavanagh; joseph.d.cavanagh.civ@army.mil Contract Specialist: Ms. Christine M. Huff-Ellis; christine.m.huff-ellis.civ@army.mil Contracting Officer: Ms. Elida Kellezi; elida.kellezi.civ@army.mil mailto:joseph.d.cavanagh.civ@army.mil mailto:joseph.d.cavanagh.civ@army.mil mailto:christine.m.huff-ellis.civ@army.mil mailto:elida.kellezi.civ@army.mil