Cornerstone Initiative Request (CIR) CS-26-1801 Ferrous & Non-Ferrous Alloy Melt Capacity

The U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command – Chemical Biological Center (DEVCOM CBC) is seeking proposals for a Cornerstone Initiative Request (CIR) to establish specific melt and remelt capabilities within the domestic supply base. The objective is to address the inadequacy by establishing a capacity of 30,000 Metric Tons (MT) non-ferrous and ferrous primary melt output annually (combined) and at least 14,000 MT Non-Ferrous and 30,000 MT Ferrous remelt output annually. The period of performance is estimated to be 60 months. Key aspects of the proposal include: • Establishing melt and remelt capabilities within the domestic supply base • Meeting the required capacity of 30,000 Metric Tons (MT) non-ferrous and ferrous primary melt output annually (combined) • Meeting the required capacity of at least 14,000 MT Non-Ferrous and 30,000 MT Ferrous remelt output annually • Completing specific milestones for incremental payments • Potential for a non-competitive follow-on production OTA after a successful prototype