SAM #ACWS26-CFS-001

Army Contract Writing System (ACWS) Modernization and Sustainment Solicitation

This opportunity seeks commercial solutions to modernize and sustain the Army Contract Writing System (ACWS) for the U.S. Army Contracting Command – Rock Island (ACC-RI), on behalf of the Product Manager for Army Contract Writing System (PM AT&R). - Government Buyer: - U.S. Army Contracting Command (ACC-RI) - Product Manager for Army Contract Writing System (PM AT&R) - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the government is platform-agnostic and open to all sources, including commercial, government, traditional, and non-traditional defense contractors. - Products/Services Requested: - Modernization and sustainment of the ACWS using Low-Code, No-Code (LCNC) platforms - Integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) capabilities - Merger and technical refactoring of Virtual Contracting Enterprise (VCE) functionalities into ACWS - Tier 3 sustainment operations and technical support - Deployment and sustainment of ACWS in a secure Impact Level 6 (IL-6) environment, including Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Authority to Operate (ATO) maintenance - Continuous delivery of new capabilities, AI/API modernization, and compliance with DoD cybersecurity and Responsible AI guidelines - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Platform-agnostic approach; solutions may use any LCNC platform or propose alternatives - Full IL-6 secure environment implementation is mandatory - Proactive integration of AI/ML and automation - Refactoring and migration of legacy VCE data and capabilities - Five-year potential ordering period (Base Year plus four Option Years) - Firm-Fixed-Price contract anticipated

Description

Updated as of 29 July 2026 - Amendment 01:

The following documents have been added:

ACWS Final CFS AMD 01 (correct "Solution Brief Due: 14 days from SAM.gov Posting Date" on the first page) ROM Pricing Templates (Attachment 1)  Registered Companies List

The Army Contracting Command – Rock Island (ACC-RI), on behalf of the Product Manager (PdM) for the Army Contract Writing System (ACWS), is issuing this Final Call for Solutions (CFS) to acquire capabilities to sustain, modernize, and integrate contract writing and administration solutions. These solutions will support the Army's acquisition community by automating the contracting lifecycle, modernizing legacy systems, and integrating intelligent automation.

The Government is soliciting solutions from all sources, including commercial, government, traditional, and non-traditional defense contractors. We are specifically seeking innovative Low-Code, No-Code (LCNC) approaches to implement Secure Environments (including full Impact Level 6 [IL-6] implementation), merge Virtual Contracting Enterprise (VCE) capabilities, provide Tier 3 operations support, and proactively integrate Agentic AI and machine learning. The Government maintains a platform-agnostic approach and encourages solutions that optimize performance.

This posting serves as the formal solicitation under the Army’s Open Solicitation (AOS) Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO). The Government has incorporated industry feedback and the official Q&A from the Draft CFS phase into this final document.

Interested parties are directed to review the attached Final CFS document for comprehensive program requirements, evaluation criteria, teaming/subcontracting guidelines, and submission instructions. Phase 1 White Papers and Pricing Templates (Attachment 1) are due no later than 1200 CST on 11 August 2026.

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