Call for Solutions PANRSA-26-P-0000 040885.pdf

CALL FOR SOLUTIONS

Advanced Manufacturing Expeditionary Additive Manufacturing (EAM) Systems

Project Number PANRSA-26-P-0000 040885 Army Advanced Manufacturing (AdvM) Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) Number

W9124P26SC001

Call for Solution Title Advanced Manufacturing Expeditionary Additive Manufacturing (EAM) Systems

Issued By Army Contracting Command – Redstone Arsenal (ACC-RSA), Redstone Services & IT Solutions Branch (CCAM-CAC-B)

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

*Solution Briefs Due Date/Time (Suspense)

31 AUG 2026 at 12:00 PM Central Time

Point of Contacts (POCs) for Solution Brief Submission

Contracting Officer: Melissa Jakes Contract Specialist: Morgan McGee

Email: usarmy.redstone.acc.mbx.acc-rsa-advm-cso@army.mil

NOTE: Please advise the cognizant Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist as soon as possible via the email above if your organization intends to submit a Solution Brief in response to this Call for Solution.

*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 email inboxes 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 (IAW) Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 212.70 – Defense Commercial Solutions Opening. Other Transaction (OT) that may be awarded from this Call for Solution are not subject to the FAR or its supplements, as applicable.

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. 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 Organic Industrial Base (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.

This Call for Solution aims to establish an Expeditionary Additive Manufacturing (EAM) capability at Fort Campbell, Fort Hood, and Fort Bragg.

2. PROBLEM STATEMENT

The U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command (AMCOM) faces critical aviation readiness degradation at Fort Campbell, Fort Hood, and Fort Bragg due to extended supply chain lead times for low-demand, non-flight-safety-essential components.

Currently, forward-deployed liaison engineers lack the capability to manufacture immediate, structurally adequate replacement parts, fixtures, and specialized maintenance tooling on-site. This leads to prolonged aircraft-on-ground (AOG) status for simple component failures.

To resolve this, the Army requires an expeditionary, point-of-need manufacturing capability that can immediately translate digital technical data packages (TDPs) into structural, environmental-grade components within tactical maintenance environments.

3. REQUIRED SOLUTION ATTRIBUTES

The U.S. Army AMCOM is seeking three (3) Expeditionary Additive Manufacturing (EAM) Systems for immediate integration at Fort Campbell, Fort Hood, and Fort Bragg.

Any solutions offered shall be inclusive of the following: shipping costs, ancillary equipment, operating software, warranties, consumable package, sustainment to include preventative maintenance and repair, and on-demand technical support.

3.1 Required Attributes:

• Build Volume (XYZ): Shall be minimum 250 × 220 × 254 mm.

• Layer Resolution: Shall be minimum 0.05 mm for detail prints and up to 0.30 mm for high-speed prints.

• Connectivity: Shall support USB, SD card, and optional network printing add-on for easier workflow and monitoring.

• Operating Environment: Shall operate in environmental conditions that range from 15–38 °C and from 30–70% Relative Humidity (RH).

• Operating System: Windows 7, 8, 8.1 and 10 (64 bit only) with a minimum of 4GB RAM (8 GB or more recommended)

• Material Compatibility: Shall print with, at a minimum: Polylactic Acid (PLA), Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS), Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate (ASA), and Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) filament material.

• 4-years consumables

• 4-years software maintenance

• 4-years warranty and maintenance package

• 4-years technical support

4. AWARDING INSTRUMENT

The Government anticipates awarding a FAR-based, Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract as a result of this Call for Solutions. This Call for Solutions will utilize Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) procedures. Use of a CSO in accordance with Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) subpart 212.70 is a competitive procedure for the purposes of 10 U.S.C. chapter 221 and RFO FAR subpart 6.101.

5. CALL INSTRUCTIONS AND NOTES

5.1 Questions and Clarifications

All questions regarding this Call must be submitted via email to Melissa Jakes at melissa.d.jakes.civ@army.mil and Morgan McGee at morgan.p.mcgee2.civ@army.mil.

The following shall be utilized in the email subject line: ‘Call for Solution – Advanced Manufacturing Expeditionary Additive Manufacturing (EAM) Systems’

Material questions and answers will be published and updated on SAM.gov. The deadline to submit questions for Phase 1 is 26 August 2026 at 12:00 PM Central Time.

5.2 Overview of Submission Phases

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 their solution to a panel of Government subject matter experts.

mailto:melissa.d.jakes.civ@army.mil mailto:morgan.p.mcgee2.civ@army.mil

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

5.2 General Notes

a. Offerors are reminded that all awards are subject to the availability of funds. The

Government reserves the right to make multiple awards, a single award, or no award as a result of this Call.

b. 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.

c. To be eligible for award, offerors must:

i. 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.

ii. Register in the prescribed government invoicing system (e.g., Wide Area Workflow).

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

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

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

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

e. 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.”

6. SOLUTION SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

6.1 Phase 1 – Solution Brief

6.1.1 Phase 1 – Solution Brief Content

To be considered for evaluation and potential selection under this Call for Solutions (CfS), Offerors must submit their unclassified White Paper and Quad Chart as two separate PDF files via email to usarmy.redstone.acc.mbx.acc-rsa-advm-cso@army.mil.

The subject line of the email should be: CSO Submission – Advanced Manufacturing Expeditionary Additive Manufacturing (EAM) Systems [Your Company Name]

• Quad Chart Format: Submissions must follow the format provided in Attachment 1. The Quad Chart shall not exceed one (1) page.

• White Paper Format: Submissions must follow the format provided in

Attachment 2. The White Paper shall not exceed five (5) pages.

Pages or content exceeding the specified limit will not be read or evaluated.

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 technical aspects of your solution, its relevance to this Call and how it is innovative.

ii. Describe the capabilities, scalability, and the benefits of your proposed solution.

iii. Explain how the proposed technical approach is feasible and achievable and how the solution will address the problem statement and required attributes.

Include information about the technical team’s expertise and experience to accomplish the proposed solution.

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

v. Indicate whether the proposed solution is existing commercial technology or involves the development of technology for defense application. Identify the DoD Technical Readiness Level (TRL) and, if applicable, discuss the path to maturity for developmental or adapted technologies. 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. 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 an Offeror fails to provide the information requested above.

Phase 2: Oral Presentation / Demonstration (At Government's Discretion) Offerors whose Solution Briefs are evaluated as meritorious may be invited to provide an oral presentation and/or demonstrate their solution to a panel of Government subject matter experts. This provides an opportunity to elaborate on the technical approach and business viability. The Government is not required to hold a Phase 2 evaluation and may proceed directly to Phase 3.

Phase 3: Solution Proposal Offerors who are successfully evaluated in the preceding phase(s) may receive a Request for Solution Proposal (RSP) invitation to submit a comprehensive written proposal. The RSP will outline detailed instructions for the technical, price/cost, and contractual portions of the proposal. An award may be made upon a favorable evaluation of the full proposal.

7. EVALUATION CRITERIA

7.1 Phase 1 – Solution Brief Basis of Evaluation

Solution briefs correctly submitted in response to the Call will be evaluated against the below criteria. The Government reserves the right to use external market research in the evaluation of a Company's viability. The Government reserves the right to not respond to solution briefs incorrectly submitted under this Call. The Government reserves the right to select all, some, or none of the solution submissions submitted in response to this Call. The Government intends to evaluate the Solution Brief to determine which proposed solutions have the potential to best meet the Governments needs utilizing the two-part evaluation criteria below.

Solution Briefs submitted in response to this open solicitation will be evaluated using the following factors in descending order of importance are: (a) Technical Merit, (b) Schedule, and (c) Viability.

a. Technical Merit: The Government will evaluate the Offeror’s Solution Brief submission in accordance with Section C, i through v. The Government will assess the relevance of the proposed solution to this Call, its ability to address the problem statement and required solution attributes, and the soundness of the overall technical approach. Additionally, the Government will evaluate the solution's capabilities, scalability, anticipated benefits, and potential to provide innovative technological advancements.

b. Schedule. The Government will evaluate the Offeror’s proposed solution project schedule and estimated out-the-door total cost, as well as maturity path. Cost and/or Price evaluation and Fair and Reasonable Price determination will not be performed on the estimated out-the-door total cost for Phase 1.

c. Viability. The Government will evaluate the submitted company overview, and if applicable, summary of solution commercialization and market strategy.

7.2 Phase 1 - Solution Brief Selection Process

Based on the evaluation, the Solution Brief will be categorized as Selected for Further Consideration or Not Selected for Further Consideration. The selection of one (1) or more submissions into the next Phase will be based on the criteria listed above and funding availability. Solution Briefs considered not to have (1) sufficient merit or relevance to the topic, (2) a government need, or (3) funds are not expected to be available, the submission may be declined without further review.

Selected for Further Consideration: The submitted Solution Brief has been determined to be of technical merit, representing an achievable schedule and viable maturity pathway. As such, the Government intends to invite the Offeror to participate in next phase should funding be available.

Not Selected for Further Consideration: The submitted Solution Brief does not represent either the necessary degree of technical merit, technical innovation, or relevance to agency priorities to warrant further proposal effort or consideration.

The Army anticipates Topics may routinely receive more Solution Briefs than resources to award. All submissions will be fairly evaluated, however, only select Solution Briefs will be invited to Phase 2 and/or Phase 3. The Government reserves the right to limit the number of Companies invited to Phase 2 and/or Phase 3. As such, an Offeror’s solution may be evaluated to be of merit but not invited to Phase 2 and/or Phase 3. Solution Briefs that are chosen for Phase 2 and/or Phase 3 will be notified in writing as soon as practicable. The Government reserves the right to bypass Phase 2 into Phase 3 to request a formal proposal should funding be available.

8. NON-GOVERNMENT ADVISORS

Non-government advisors will not participate in the evaluation process.

9. ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST (OCI)

The Offeror shall perform an OCI analysis and submit the results of that analysis in addition to the Solution Brief submission. Specifically, the Offeror shall analyze the details of the Call and the implementation of their proposed Solution for actual or potential OCI situations associated with the performance of the Offeror, or any of the Offeror’s proposed teammates or subcontractors, under any contract or agreement the Offeror or the Offeror’s teammates or subcontractors have 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. The level of detail for OCI analysis may not be the same for all vendors. FAR 9.5 may be used as guidance for OCI analysis. If no conflicts are identified, a risk mitigation plan is not required; however, a description of the analysis methodology, and an affirming statement that no conflicts are identified shall be included. This section will not count against submission page limits.

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.

ATTACHMENT 1: QUAD CHART FORMAT

Project Title:

Company Name:

Objective & Description Graphic or Illustration

Objective: (1-2 sentence description of the goal.)

Description of Effort: (Brief description of the proposed solution and method.)

Commerciality: (Brief statement on why this is a commercial solution)

(Insert a compelling photograph, diagram, or graphic illustrating the concept or technology.)

Benefits & Challenges Execution Plan

Benefits: (Brief statement on the advantages of the proposed solution over current practices.)

Challenges: (Bulleted list of key technical or commercial hurdles.)

Maturity: (Description of the current maturity of the concept/technology, e.g., TRL/MRL.)

Major Goals & Milestones:

Bullet list of key milestones Deliverables: (e.g., study, report, proof of concept) Proposed Funding: ($) Period of Performance:

Contact Info: (Name, Email, Phone)

ATTACHMENT 2: WHITE PAPER FORMAT

The White Paper shall be no more than five (5) pages, 8.5 x 11 inches, with one-inch margins, single-spaced, using 12-point Times New Roman font. It should expand on the information in the Quad Chart and include the following sections:

1. Project Title, Offeror, and Area of Interest or Call for Solutions #:

2. Executive Summary: A brief overview of the project/solution, technology, and expected outcome.

3. Description of Effort: A detailed explanation of the proposed solution, the technical approach, the work to be performed, and why this is commercial in nature.

4. Benefits to the Army: An analysis of how the proposed solution meets Army needs and provides a significant improvement over existing capabilities.

5. Technical Challenges: A discussion of potential risks and a mitigation strategy.

6. Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM): An estimated cost and schedule for a potential prototype project/solution.

7. Corporate and Personnel Qualifications: A brief summary of the company's capabilities and the qualifications of key personnel.

8. Data Rights: A preliminary identification of any intellectual property, technical data, or computer software the offeror intends to furnish with restrictions on the Government's right to use, release, or disclose it.