Opportunity
Cornerstone #CIR CS-26-0404
Comprehensive Design Services for JMTC Foundry Expansion and Renovation at Rock Island Arsenal
Buyer
Army Contracting Command - Rock Island
Posted
July 20, 2026
Respond By
August 10, 2026
Identifier
CIR CS-26-0404
NAICS
541310, 541330, 562910
This opportunity involves the comprehensive design of a major expansion and renovation of the Joint Manufacturing and Technology Center (JMTC) foundry at Rock Island Arsenal, supporting the U.S. Army's modernization goals. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Army - Army Contracting Command - Rock Island - Combat Capabilities Development Command Chemical Biological Center - Rock Island Arsenal Joint Manufacturing and Technology Center (RIA-JMTC) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or vendors are named in the solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Comprehensive architectural and engineering design services for a 56,000-square-foot expansion and renovation of the JMTC foundry (Building 212) - Design phases include: - 35% design and environmental analysis (drawings, specifications, safety/health requirements, value engineering, cost estimate, construction schedule, environmental data) - 100% design with final cost estimates and ready-to-advertise (RTA) construction documents - Deliverables must support advanced manufacturing capabilities such as automated forging and investment casting - Design must include site and utility upgrades, demolition of legacy infrastructure, and new material handling facilities - Environmental and safety compliance, including permitting, remediation of soil contamination, and mitigation of munitions/explosives of concern - Project management, regular progress reporting, and adherence to Army/DoD standards (Unified Facilities Criteria, NIST SP 800-171 for cybersecurity) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Design package must be fully executable and shovel-ready for construction - Strict eligibility, security, and compliance requirements - Project awarded under Other Transaction Authority (OTA) - Supports U.S. defense industrial base modernization under the Cornerstone OTA initiative
Description
This solicitation seeks fixed price proposals for a comprehensive, fully executable design of an approximately 56,000-square-foot expansion and renovation of the Rock Island Arsenal Joint Manufacturing and Technology Center (JMTC) foundry facility. The project aims to modernize and consolidate workflows into a single optimized footprint, including robust site and utility upgrades, demolition of legacy infrastructure, and compliance with environmental and safety regulations. The design must support new manufacturing capabilities and provide a shovel-ready technical package for construction starting in March 2028. The agreement will be awarded under Other Transaction Authority with a 12-month performance period.