Advanced Composite Development Challenges (ACDC)
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- W911W624R0002
- Agency
- ACC Redstone Army Contracting Command, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- Points of contact
-
- James M. Drak james.m.drak.civ@army.mil (757) 878-4728
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Army Materiel Command Contracting Command at Redstone Arsenal is seeking advanced research and development services for the Advanced Composite Development Challenges (ACDC) program. The solicitation aims to identify weight-efficient methods for improving interlaminar mechanical properties of continuous carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) laminates, including both thermoset and thermoplastic composites. Offerors must propose baseline metrics and substantiate expected performance improvements through either coupon testing or a Technology Readiness Level (TRL) Substantiation Report. The contract opportunity (Solicitation Number W911W624R0002) requires detailed technical proposals demonstrating innovative approaches to enhancing composite material performance. Potential offerors must submit their questions no later than 10 days prior to the proposal due date of June 10, 2024, with all Q&A amendments to be posted on SAM.gov and the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE).
The solicitation is not set aside for any specific business category and will be executed under Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) protocols. The funding profile includes $200,000 in Fiscal Year 2024, $500,000 in FY2025, and $300,000 in FY2026, with a maximum period of performance of 32 months. The contract will be awarded under the NAICS category 541715 for Research and Development in Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences, with a Product Service Code (PSC) of AC12 for National Defense R&D Services. Potential contractors should be prepared to address Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0 requirements, which may be discussed during contract negotiations. The research will focus on developing advanced composite materials with improved mechanical properties, potentially applicable to various defense and aerospace applications.
Notice text
6 versions
Update #6 · Latest ·
Please see attachments (ACDC Topic Call r12.2) for complete Call information. Please see amendment 0001 document regarding QAs. ACDC_Govt_QA_Response.pdf
Update #5 ·
Please see attachments (ACDC Topic Call r12.2) for complete Call information. Please see amendment 0001 document regarding QAs. ACDC_Govt_QA_Response.pdf. Please see amendment 0002 for Q&A. Please see amendment 0003 adding Attachments 3 & 4 as well as updated list of Q&As. Please see amendment 0004 for Call deadline extension to June 10, 2024.
Update #4 ·
Please see attachments (ACDC Topic Call r12.2) for complete Call information. Please see amendment 0001 document regarding QAs. ACDC_Govt_QA_Response.pdf. Please see amendment 0002 for Q&A. Please see amendment 0003 adding Attachments 3 & 4 as well as updated list of Q&As.
Update #3 ·
Please see attachments (ACDC Topic Call r12.2) for complete Call information. Please see amendment 0001 document regarding QAs. ACDC_Govt_QA_Response.pdf. Please see amendment 0002 for Q&A.
Update #2 ·
Please see attachments (ACDC Topic Call r12.2) for complete Call information. Please see amendment 0001 document regarding QAs. ACDC_Govt_QA_Response.pdf
Update #1 ·
Please see attachments (ACDC Topic Call r12.2) for complete Call information.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| W911W624R0002 0003 02 ACDC QnA.pdf | ||
| Attachment 3 Army Contract Writing System (ACWS) Transition Information for Offerors.pdf | ||
| W911W624R0002 0002 01 ACDC QnA.pdf | ||
| ACDC Govt QA Response.pdf |
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