AoI Chrome Facility Conversion

Federal Agency: U.S. Army Tank and Automotive Command - Watervliet Arsenal

(TACOM)

Program Office: Army Contracting Command - Watervliet Arsenal (ACC-WVA) AoI Title: Conversion of Chromium Plating Facility to Storage, Inspection and Assembly of Tooling
CSO AoI Number: W911PT26SC001-A004
AoI Release Date: 11 June 2026
Responses: See W911PT26SC001 for Procedure Details

1. General Information

1.1 Introduction

This announcement is for the Overall Conversion of the Chromium Plating Facility to include Fixture Storage, Inspection and Assembly of Tooling Area of Interest (AoI) under the ACC-WVA Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) W911PT26SC001. Interested parties are highly encouraged to visit the Government Point of Entry (www.sam.gov) to review the ACC-WVA special posting in its entirety to obtain more information on the process for submission and evaluation of the CSO AoI Responses. This CSO AoI seeks to solicit innovative solutions within the meaning of DFARS 212.7001 that meet the objectives detailed in Section 1.2 and 1.3 below. The authority to issue this CSO AoI is derived from ACC-WVA Commercial Solutions Opening W911PT26SC001 dated 15 April 2026. The CSO authority is per Section 1823 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026, which amended Section 3458 of Title 10, as codified by Public Law 119-60.

1.2 AoI Background

U.S. Army Tank and Automotive Command - Watervliet Arsenal (TACOM) is seeking innovative commercial solutions for converting the commercial chromium plating facility into a tooling storage, inspection and plating fixture assembly area. The goal of this project is to improve production infrastructure, optimize space utilization, and enhance safety. Proposed solutions must include a comprehensive plan to perform civil site preparation, structural modifications, selective mechanical/electrical demolition, and the installation of all required equipment.

1.3. Technical Objectives & Requirements

Watervliet Arsenal is requesting the provision of engineering design, civil/site preparation, structural steel fabrication, mechanical installation, and commissioning of a fully functional Tooling Storage, Inspection and Assembly Area(s). Proposed solutions should detail a plan to execute the following:

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Remove/reroute all piping, electrical conduit, ductwork, lighting, catwalks, damaged flooring, & unnecessary structural support.
Install structural support, catwalks, rinse tank, chemical process piping, concrete pads, coated flooring, lighting, etc. based upon concept design.