Cornerstone #CIR CS-24-1801

Army Solicits Workforce Development Programs for Defense Industrial Base in Four Critical Sectors

The Army Contracting Command - Rock Island is seeking proposals to strengthen the Defense Industrial Base workforce through targeted development programs. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Army - Army Contracting Command - Rock Island - Combat Capabilities Development Command Chemical Biological Center - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation. - Products/Services Requested: - Development and implementation of workforce training programs in four critical areas: - Critical Minerals - Kinetics (including hypersonics, UAS, and munitions) - Industrial Manufacturing Technologies (castings, forgings, robotics/automation, additive and subtractive manufacturing) - Microelectronics - Services include: - Modernized curricula and technical education - Industry-recognized certification pathways - Public-private partnerships - Hands-on apprenticeship models - K-12 STEM outreach - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Adherence to ITAR/EAR regulations - Prioritization of U.S. citizens eligible for security clearances - Measurable metrics for personnel trained and placed - Establishment of enduring training partnerships - At least ten prototype agreements to be awarded - Period of performance up to four years

Description

This solicitation seeks fixed price proposals to advance workforce development across four critical capability areas: Critical Minerals, Kinetics (hypersonics, UAS, munitions), Industrial Manufacturing Technologies (Castings and Forgings, Robotics/automation, Additive and Subtractive manufacturing), and Microelectronics. The objective is to develop a pipeline of highly skilled talent through targeted training programs, public-private partnerships, and hands-on apprenticeship models aligned with emerging defense and advanced manufacturing needs. The period of performance is up to four years, and the government intends to award at least ten prototype agreements. Proposals are due by 30 October 2026 at 12:00pm Central time.

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