Opportunity
Cornerstone #CIR CS-26-1503
Army Solicitation for Static Detonation Chamber (SDC) System Reconfiguration and Prototype Testing
Buyer
Army Contracting Command - Rock Island
Posted
July 09, 2026
Respond By
July 29, 2026
Identifier
CIR CS-26-1503
NAICS
541330, 541690, 541712
This opportunity is for the design, assembly, and operational testing of a reconfigured Static Detonation Chamber (SDC) system at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Edgewood Area, for the U.S. Army's Combat Capabilities Development Command Chemical Biological Center (DEVCOM CBC). - Government Buyer: - Department of the Army, Army Contracting Command - Rock Island - Supported by DEVCOM CBC, Chemical Biological Application and Risk Reduction (CBARR) business unit - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the project focuses on system-level design and integration using government-furnished SDC and Off-gas Treatment System (OTS) equipment - Products/Services Requested: - Design of a new configuration for the SDC and OTS using existing, disassembled government-furnished equipment - Site preparation, including foundation, enclosure, and infrastructure improvements for installation and operation - Installation and systemization of the reconfigured SDC and OTS equipment, including procurement of necessary parts and support equipment - Operational testing campaigns for the destruction of various munition and chemical agent types - Deliverables include design concepts, inspection reports, systemization plans, and operational test reports - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Use of government-furnished SDC and OTS equipment - Compliance with export control laws, handling of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), and NIST SP 800-171 cybersecurity standards - Permitting, safety, and environmental compliance for site and system operations - Eligibility limited to consortium members with an executed Cornerstone Consortium Management Agreement and active SAM registration - Milestone-based payments and phased deliverables - No specific part numbers or quantities are provided; the focus is on system integration and prototype development
Description
This solicitation seeks fixed price prototype proposals to develop a new configuration design for a complete Static Detonation Chamber (SDC) system capable of processing and destroying various munition and chemical agent types. The project includes support for assembly, systemization, and operational testing of the newly configured system. The effort is issued by Army Contracting Command - Rock Island in support of the Combat Capabilities Development Command Chemical Biological Center under the Cornerstone Other Transaction Agreement. The place of performance is Aberdeen Proving Ground, Edgewood, Maryland and contractor facilities. The Government intends to award a single award but reserves the right to award multiple OTAs or no awards depending on proposal quality and alignment with the CIR intent.