U.S. Army Partnership Solutions Opening for Organic Industrial Base Advanced Manufacturing

Partnership Solutions Opening – Request for Whitepapers

Agency: Department of War (DoW) / Army Materiel Command (AMC)
Notice Type: Partnership Solutions Opening (PSO)
Title: Organic Industrial Base (OIB) Modernization and Co-Production Partnership via Industry 4.0/5.0 Integration

1.0 INTRODUCTION & AUTHORITY

The U.S. Army Materiel Command (AMC) is issuing this request for partnership solutions via white paper submission solely for market research, planning, and concept exploration regarding a potential Public-Private Partnership (P3) under the authority of 10 U.S.C. § 7544. Building upon industry feedback from the preceding U.S. Army Enterprise Strategic Capital Partnership RFI, the focus of this announcement is Advanced Manufacturing within the Organic Industrial Base (OIB) (Pillar 5).

Based on prior industry input, the Government has refined its problem statement and is now requesting specific conceptual solutions on how to optimally structure and execute Public-Private Partnership (P3) Cooperative Arrangements. The core objective is to leverage private investment to modernize Government facilities to Industry 4.0 and 5.0 automation standards. Industry 4.0 is defined as the Fourth Industrial Revolution, is characterized by the "Smart Factory."  It aims to create highly efficient, autonomous production lines by integrating cyber-physical systems with the Internet of Things (IoT) and cloud computing. Industry 5.0 is not meant to replace Industry 4.0 but to refine it.  It recognizes that pure automation can overlook human creativity and environmental impact. It places the well-being of the worker and the planet at the center of the industrial process. This modernization will enable authorized co-production and facility-use activities that mutually benefit the Government's national security mission and the private partner's commercial enterprise.

Disclaimer: This PSO does not constitute a Request for Proposals (RFP), nor is it a procurement action governed by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). The Government is not obligated to enter into any cooperative arrangement or agreement as a result of this PSO and will not reimburse respondents for any costs associated with submitting a response.

2.0 PROBLEM STATEMENT & TARGETED OIB LINES

The Government is seeking conceptual solutions from private industry to fully modernize existing repair/overhaul lines or establish new manufacturing lines utilizing Industry 4.0 and Industry 5.0 standards at the following locations:

• Anniston Army Depot (ANAD): Repair & Overhaul Line for M88 Engine, M88 Transmission, M1 Abrams Engine, M1 Abrams Transmission
• Red River Army Depot (RRAD): New Manufacturing Line for Track shoe (and components) and road wheels for M1 Abrams, M2 Bradley, M88, M109, and heavy construction equipment
• Red River Army Depot (RRAD): New Manufacturing Line for Tire and Wheel Assembly (For all wheeled military vehicles)
• Corpus Christi Army Depot (CCAD): Repair & Overhaul Line for Allison Engine 1107C and 1107F (Rolls Royce), AH-64E Transmission, AH-64E L/ & R/H Nose Gearbox, AH-64E Composite Main Rotor Blade (Boeing), T901 Engine (GE), Bearings
• Corpus Christi Army Depot (CCAD): New Manufacturing Line for AH-64 Coupling (Collins)
• Tobyhanna Army Depot (TYAD): New Manufacturing Line for Wiring Harness Connectors
• Tobyhanna Army Depot (TYAD): New Manufacturing Line for Raw Board Manufacturing for Printed Circuit Cards

3.0 FINANCIAL & INVESTMENT REQUIREMENTS (CAPITAL EXPENDITURES)

To accelerate modernization without requiring upfront Government MILCON or procurement funding, the selected industry partner(s) must meet the following financial parameters:

• Private Equity Financed Capital Expenditures (CapEx): An industry partner(s) must utilize private equity or internal corporate capital to fund 100% of the modernization CapEx for the targeted lines.
• Scope of CapEx: This investment must cover all necessary facility upgrades, structural modifications, equipment procurement, software integration, and physical installation.

4.0 OPERATIONAL CONCEPT: CO-PRODUCTION & COOPERATIVE ARRANGEMENT

In exchange for the capital investment and modernization of the targeted OIB lines, the Government will enter into a Cooperative Arrangement pursuant to 10 U.S.C. § 7544(a).

• Commercial Capacity Guarantee (Facilities Use): In accordance with 10 U.S.C § 7544(b)(5), an industry partner will be granted a facilities-use contract guaranteeing a portion of the capacity of the modernized/new lines for their own commercial requirements, with the precise amount to be negotiated based on the overall structure of the partnership, other in-kind considerations offered, etc.
• Excess Capacity Utilization: Pursuant to 10 U.S.C § 7544(c)(3), an industry partner is authorized to use any additional excess capacity not actively utilized or identified for future plans by the Government.
• Non-Interference Mandate: As required by 10 U.S.C § 7544(c)(2), all commercial production must not interfere with the performance of work for the Department of War. Government production requirements for combat vehicles, rotary-wing platforms, and enterprise wheel/tire support hold absolute priority.
• Government Production Costs: If an industry partner requires additional operational costs (e.g., labor, sustainment) to execute the Government's portion of the production, the respondent must explicitly identify these in their white paper as a firm, fixed-price or cost-reimbursement contract for services per 10 U.S.C § 7544(d)(1). 

5.0 MANDATORY STATUTORY PROVISIONS (10 U.S.C. § 7544)

1. Indemnification: A selected Industry partner will be required to agree to the indemnity restrictions located at § 7544(c)(4).
2. Suspension/Termination: The Government may suspend or terminate commercial activity, or require priority performance for military work, during a war or national emergency.

6.0 WHITE PAPER SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Volume I: Technical & Automation Approach

• Detailed architecture for Industry 4.0/5.0 integration (e.g., automated tire assembly, robotic engine overhaul).
• Timeline for facility upgrades.

Volume II: Financial & Investment Plan

• Proof of capital sufficient to execute all required CapEx.
• Detailed breakdown of estimated CapEx costs by depot/facility.

Volume III: Co-Production & 10 U.S.C. § 7544 Compliance

• Concept of Operations (CONOPS) detailing how the structure capacity split would be for commercial and Government.  

7.0 REVIEW OF RESPONSES

1. Technological Innovation: Verifiable Industry 4.0/5.0 integration to increase throughput and quality on the specified platforms.
2. Financial Viability: Strength of the private equity financing to cover CapEx without Government subsidy.
3. Statutory Feasibility (Co-Production): The ability to utilize capacity for commercial requirements without interfering with the facility's military mission, effectively maximizing OIB utilization.

Submission Instructions: Submit responses to this request for partnership solutions to ACC-RI mailbox usarmy.ria.acc.mbx.s3coe@army.mil with subject line: PSO Response OIB 4.0/5.0 Integration. Response must be received by 4:00 PM CST on 05 JUN 2026.