Army Contract Writing System

The Army Contract Writing System (ACWS) is a Defense Business System (DBS) operated under Department of Defense Acquisition Program ID EJ1-MDP. The program appears to be focused on contract writing and management capabilities for the U.S. Army, though specific system capabilities are not detailed in the provided materials. The program follows the Defense Business Systems (DBS) Adaptive Acquisition Framework pathway.

Recent federal contract awards under this program primarily consist of firm-fixed-price purchase orders ranging from $18,500 to $61,285, with performance periods typically spanning several days to several months. The majority of contracts were awarded by the Air National Guard for various support services and equipment, including event management, lodging services, and specialized equipment purchases. Blue Next Services LLC, a minority-owned, veteran-owned 8(a) certified business, emerged as a frequent contractor, particularly for event management services at Selfridge Air National Guard Base in Michigan. Contract awards showed a mix of total small business set-asides and unrestricted competitions, with a notable presence of small disadvantaged businesses, minority-owned, and veteran-owned companies among the awardees. Procurement requirements included diverse items such as emergency backup generators, golf carts, aviation oils, and LED signage, alongside various event support services including lodging, meals, and conference facilities.