Commercial Positioning , Navigation , and Timing ( PNT ) Solutions Request for Information ( RFI )

2026-11-03

Commercial Positioning , Navigation , and Timing ( PNT ) Solutions Request for Information ( RFI )** Revision made on 19 : 11 on 29 January 2026 to update attachement ** I . IntroductionThis Request for Information ( RFI ) will enable the Project Manager Positioning , Navigation , and Timing ( PM PNT ) to identify vendors with the ability to provide commercially available , M - Code Positioning , Navigation , and Timing ( PNT ) solutions for mounted vehicles . The term “ commercial solution ” for the purposes of this RFI is defined in Federal Acquisition Regulation ( FAR ) 2 . 101 under Commercial product and may include non - developmental items . This RFI will influence PM PNT ’ s decision regarding the procurement method of the technologies , if a requirement materializes , for future PNT capability on Army mounted platforms . Based on the responses to this RFI , the Government is considering a variety of acquisition strategies and contract vehicles to include : FAR 17 . 8 , Reverse Auctions ; Commercial Solutions Openings ; FAR 12 , Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services ; FAR 16 . 5 , Indefinite - Delivery Contracts ; and FAR 14 , Sealed Bidding , for any potential future requirements . To maximize flexibility and foster a competitive environment , the Government may choose to utilize any single existing authority or any combination of authorities . II . PurposeThe purpose of the RFI is to understand industry capabilities for commercially available , non - developmental ( production ready within 90 days ), M - Code solutions compliant with the Defense Advanced GPS Receiver ( DAGR ) A - Kit ( mount ) and DAGR space claim within mounted vehicles . This solution must be both cost efficient and effective . Information submitted will help shape the strategy for future PNT materiel solutions for mounted platforms . Emphasis is being placed on affordable solutions that can leverage existing integrations on Army vehicles to reduce the overall cost and schedule associated with fielding a potential future capability . III . Problem StatementAdversary GPS denial and deception efforts pose unique challenges to systems and platforms   dependent on GPS for PNT information .  Mounted   platforms require the ability to effectively   operate   and navigate through a wide variety of challenging   environments . The ever - changing threat and advancement of capabilities and technologies requires a cost - efficient , adaptive acquisition approach with a design that leverages existing integration strategies to allow for rapid deployment on a large scale . IV . Required Capabilities and Requested informationACC - APG is seeking answers to the following questions . 1 . Commercial M - Code Solution : Do you have a commercial M - Code productthat fits within the DAGR power and space claimand is available for purchase by the U . S . Government ( USG ) today ? 2 . Please provide a short description of your commercial M - Code solution and any additional leveraged technologies . 3 . What is your assessment of the Technology Readiness Level ( TRL ) of your solution ? Please list a sample of test events that you have participated in to support this assessment . 4 . Current Contract Vehicle : Is your product currently available on a government contract ? If so , please provide the contract number . If not , describe your product ' s primary applications and customer base . Please include the types of industries you serve and the specific problems your product solves for them . This can include examples from commercial or Government clients . If the Government is the intended customer , please provide relevant information on what missions the product is meant to address . 5 . Unit Cost : Please provide an estimate of the cost of the Commercial M - Code solution if purchased in the quantities per year listed in Table 1 . If there are more relevant breakpoints in your pricing structure , please include that information as well , while maintaining estimates for the quantities in Table 1 . All cost estimates should be provided assuming that the government will provide the M - Code GPS receiver as Government Furnished Equipment ( GFE ). If the vendor chooses not to leverage GFE for the M - Code receiver , please break out the cost of the receiver as a separate line item to enable clear analysis of your data . DO NOT include the cost of the antenna within this pricing information . Table 1 : Cost Estimate RequestQuantity Per Year Price Per Unit5001 , 0002 , 0005 , 00010 , 0006 . Multi - Year Contract : In accordance with Table 2 , would the price of the solution be further reduced if the Government pursued a multi - year contract vehicle in accordance with FAR 17 . 1 ? If yes , please provide multi - year unit pricing . Table 2 : Cost Estimate Request for Multi - year Contract AwardQuantity Per Year Price Per Unit5001 , 0002 , 0005 , 00010 , 0007 . AJAS Unit Cost : PM PNT is also interested in the cost of AJAS systems that the respondent offers with their commercial M - code solution . Please provide a cost breakout for each AJAS model in accordance with Table 1 . If there are more relevant breakpoints in your pricing structure , please include that information as well , while maintaining estimates for the quantities in Table 1 . Please delineate between the performance , features , or types of AJAS models ( e . g . 4 element vs . 7 element , etc .). 8 . AJAS Interoperability : Is your commercial M - Code solution capable of operating with various AJAS ’ s without significant loss of functionality ? If so , please list the AJAS ’ s that you have successfully tested with . 9 . Lead Time and Production : What is the standard lead time for production of units at 1 , 000 per year ? Does the respondent have a production line currently operating for the solution and what is the current monthly capacity ? Does the respondent have any applicable higher level quality management certifications , for example the ISO 9000 family ? 10 . Compatible with DAGR A - Kits : As designed today , is your solution compatible with the DAGR A - kit cables ? If additional information is needed to understand the connectors associated with the DAGR A - kit , please see section V to request the information . 11 . Number of Client Systems Supported : Please provide the number of independent client systems that your system can support . Please break this out by number and type of serial ports . 12 . Environmental Testing : What environmental and Electro Magnetic Interference ( EMI ) testing has been conducted on your solution ? Please provide any specific information about MIL standards or commercial standards that your solution meets . 13 . Warranty : What warranty coverage and duration is provided as part of the base unit cost provided in answer to question # 5 . Please also include any additional warranty options and costs . 14 . Repair Turn - Around Time : What is the average repair turn - around time for the unit ? 15 . Average Repair Cost : What is the average repair cost of the unit as a percentage of the unit cost procured at quantity 500 per year ? 16 . What level / kind of Technical Drawings , operating manuals , and training would the respondent provide with the delivery of the solution ? Are these included in the unit costs or are they separate ? If Separate , please outline how the contractor would provide these to the Government . V . Requesting the DAGR A - kit informationTo request information about the DAGR A - kit , please send the following information to the POCs listed below . This is only necessary if you request information about the DAGR A - kit . a . Company Nameb . Company Point of Contactc . Mailing Address and Websited . CAGE Codee . Unique ID # ( assigned by SAM . gov ) f . Location of facility ( s ) g . Is your company foreign - owned , either directly or indirectly ? If so , what is the country of origin and is the company fully or partially owned ? h . Does your organization have access to store Controlled Unclassified Information ( CUI )? If so , does your organization have a Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification ( CMMC )? Please identify CMMC level . j . Does a member within your organization have a Common Access Card , with an active account , that can access Government downloads from a Public Key Infrastructure ( PKI )- enabled website ? k . Facility Clearance Levell . Facility Security Officer name , phone number , and email addressm . Security Management Office ( SMO ) CodeVI . ResponseAny interested party shall submit a response to the above capabilities . The response shall be due NLT 10 business days after posting this RFI . The response date denoted on SAM . gov shall hold precedence . Offerors may submit any questions related to this RFI no later than one week after the posting date . RFI responses are limited to five ( 5 ) pages , including cover and administrative pages . No classified information will be accepted as a response to this RFI . All RFI responses shall answer all 16 of the questions in section IV . Required Capabilities . Interested parties are requested to respond to this RFI in Microsoft Word Office 2007 - compatible or Portable Document Format ( PDF ). Responses shall be written using a 10 - point font size or larger . This RFI is for planning purposes and does not constitute a commitment , implied or otherwise , that a procurement action will be issued . No entitlement to payment by the Government of direct or indirect cost or charges will arise as a result of the submission of a company ’ s or corporation ’ s information . The Government shall not be liable for or suffer any consequential damage for any improperly identified proprietary information . Proprietary information will be safeguarded in accordance with the applicable Government regulations and requirements . The Government does not guarantee that this RFI will result in a Request for Proposal ( RFP ) or contract award . The Government will not provide reimbursement for any costs incurred by Respondents who respond to this RFI . All responses to this RFI will be sent via DoD SAFE to Mr . Charles Compton ( charles . t . compton5 . civ @ army . mil ) and Major Bryant Burch ( bryant . l . burch . mil @ army . mil ). To request a drop - off , navigate to https :// safe . apps . mil / request . php and input the POC email addresses . All questions relating to this notice shall be sent via email to Mr . Charles Compton ( charles . t . compton5 . civ @ army . mil ) and Major Bryant Burch ( bryant . l . burch . mil @ army . mil ). Subject line shall include ( Commercial Positioning , Navigation , and Timing ( PNT ) Solutions RFI , Unique ID #, Your Company Name ). In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation PART 10 . 001 , the results of this Market Survey will primarily be used to develop the Government ’ s acquisition approach and will be used to determine if sources capable of satisfying the agency ’ s requirements exist . This is NOT a request for proposal and does not constitute any obligation by the Government to award a contract based on the findings from the survey . The Government will not reimburse interested sources or respondents to notice , or any follow - on notice , for any costs incurred in association with this announcement or for subsequent exchange of information . All requests for further information must be in writing and via email ; telephonic requests for additional information will not be honored .

Maryland

2026-05-02