AoI_W911PT26SC001-A004__Chrome_Facility_Conversion.pdf

Federal Agency: U.S. Army Tank and Automotive Command - Watervliet Arsenal

(TACOM)

Program Office: Army Contracting Command - Watervliet Arsenal (ACC-WVA) AoI Title: Conversion of Chromium Plating Facility to Storage, Inspection and Assembly of Tooling CSO AoI Number: W911PT26SC001-A004 AoI Release Date: 11 June 2026 Responses: See W911PT26SC001 for Procedure Details

1. General Information

1.1 Introduction

This announcement is for the Overall Conversion of the Chromium Plating Facility to include Fixture Storage, Inspection and Assembly of Tooling Area of Interest (AoI) under the ACC-WVA Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) W911PT26SC001.

Interested parties are highly encouraged to visit the Government Point of Entry (www.sam.gov) to review the ACC-WVA special posting in its entirety to obtain more information on the process for submission and evaluation of the CSO AoI Responses.

This CSO AoI seeks to solicit innovative solutions within the meaning of DFARS

212.7001 that meet the objectives detailed in Section 1.2 and 1.3 below. The authority to issue this CSO AoI is derived from ACC-WVA Commercial Solutions Opening W911PT26SC001 dated 15 April 2026. The CSO authority is per Section 1823 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026, which amended Section 3458 of Title 10, as codified by Public Law 119-60.

1.2 AoI Background

U.S. Army Tank and Automotive Command - Watervliet Arsenal (TACOM) is seeking innovative commercial solutions for converting the commercial chromium plating facility into a tooling storage, inspection and plating fixture assembly area.

The goal of this project is to improve production infrastructure, optimize space utilization, and enhance safety. Proposed solutions must include a comprehensive plan to perform civil site preparation, structural modifications, selective mechanical/electrical demolition, and the installation of all required equipment.

1.3. Technical Objectives & Requirements

Watervliet Arsenal is requesting the provision of engineering design, civil/site preparation, structural steel fabrication, mechanical installation, and commissioning of a fully functional Tooling Storage, Inspection and Assembly Area(s).

Proposed solutions should detail a plan to execute the following:

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• Remove/reroute all piping, electrical conduit, ductwork, lighting, catwalks, damaged flooring, & unnecessary structural support.

• Install structural support, catwalks, rinse tank, chemical process piping, concrete pads, coated flooring, lighting, etc. based upon concept design.

• Overall work to include:

o Civil/Site excavation & construction: i.e. sump pit trough trenching, structural steel pockets, leveling & recoating of the floor, restructure of the facility pit, etc.

o Structural concrete & steel work associated w/ modifications of the existing area: i.e. structural steel supports, catwalks, ladders/stairs, grating, concrete tank pads, etc.

o Mechanical systems selective demolition & installation: i.e. chemical process piping, process tanks, etc.

3. AoI Constraints

a. Any selected company/companies will be required to be registered in the System for Award Management (www.sam.gov).

b. Solutions will be selected based on the existing needs, best qualification after technical review and price reasonableness.

c. ACC-WVA 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.

d. 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.

e. ACC-WVA reserves the right to modify the requirements of this CSO AoI.

4. Submission Requirements

4.1 Solicitation Submission

A written solicitation must be sent via e-mail submission by, with subject line stating Electrical Substation Infrastructure to usarmy.watervliet.tacom.mbx.commercial-solutions-opening@army.mil.

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

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AoI Open Period – This AoI shall close on 30 November 2026 (and may be amended to extend).

AoI POC and questions can be sent to:

usarmy.watervliet.tacom.mbx.commercial-solutions-opening@army.mil

Contracting Officer: Joseph Pokrentowski, joseph.s.pokrentowski.civ@army.mil mailto:usarmy.watervliet.tacom.mbx.commercial-solutions-opening@army.mil mailto:lauren.a.scripps.civ@army.mil