Project Manager Electronic Warfare & Cyber ( PM EW & C ) Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations Characteristics of Need ( EMSO CON ) and Future Multiple Award ( MA ) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity ( IDIQ ) Vehicle

2026-11-03

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ( RFI ) ONLY . This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes – it does not constitute a Request for Proposal ( RFP ) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future . This request for information does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever . Further , the Army is not at this time seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals . Respondents are advised that the Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI ; all costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested party ’ s expense . Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP , if any is issued . Please note , the information received from this RFI is used to help the Government refine the requirement and help identify areas of ambiguity so that , if released , the RFP is well defined . Any feedback / questions as a result of this RFI will not be responded to directly and will be addressed in the final RFP if the Government deems it necessary . BACKGROUND . To provide industry with the strategic and tactical context for this requirement , respondents should reference the Army ’ s Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations Characteristics of Need [ attached or provide reference link ]. The capabilities sought on this future contract are intended to support the operational imperatives described within this foundational document . PM EW & C is exploring an acquisition strategy to provide commercially sourced , worldwide , end - to - end lifecycle management products for the Army ’ s portfolio of Electromagnetic Warfare ( EW ) and Signals Intelligence ( SIGINT ) systems . The current acquisition and fielding model presents challenges in meeting the diverse , mission - specific requirements of tactical commanders . Fielding a common basis of issue ( BOI ) across varied formations ( e . g ., heavy , light , airborne ) has proven to be neither cost - effective nor optimal for ensuring battlefield lethality against modern , technologically advanced adversaries . To address these challenges , PM EW & C is contemplating a new acquisition framework designed to increase flexibility , speed , and commander involvement in the equipment selection and fielding process . DESCRIPTION . The Government is in the initial stages of developing a contract strategy and would appreciate feedback on the path forward . To rapidly procure and sustain equipment to fulfill the EMSO CON as well as current equipment in the PM EW & C portfolio , the Government is considering a Commercial Solutions Opening ( CSO ) to issue a FAR part 12 Multiple Award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity ( MA - IDIQ ). The Government will award contracts to procure commercial EW & SIGINT equipment and services to field and sustain that equipment . This RFI is seeking feedback on the EMSO CON as well as the strategy to issue a FAR part 12 MA - IDIQ . NAICS . The primary North American Industry Classification System ( NAICS ) code for the MA IDIQ is 334220 – Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communication Equipment Manufacturing . Both large and small businesses are encouraged to respond . Additional requirements may fall under other NAICS codes , including but not limited to 517110 , 515111 , 517210 , 517410 , 541712 , and 541512 . The Government is considering using pools / suites to associate different capability sets with their appropriate NAICS codes . The applicable NAICS code will be assigned at the order level . QUESTIONS TO INDUSTRY . The following questions are intended to be answered with a 2 - page limit using either Arial or Times New Roman Font size 12 : Does your company have recommendations this contracting approach ? Does your company have recommendations on how a FAR part 12 contract can be used to perform sustainment and provide services commercially ? If the Government were to leverage multi - year procurement contracts , would vendors pay facilitation costs to increase production quantities or significantly improve production schedules for EW / SIGINT Equipment ? Please provide feedback on the attached Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations ( EMSO ) Characteristics of Need ( CON ) and EMSO CON Taxonomy limited to 2 - pages using either Arial or Times New Roman Font size 12 . Please address these questions for general feedback in your response . Does this document clearly articulate the Army ' s needs , effects and objectives for future EMSO capabilities ? Are there any critical aspects of modern EMSO that are not addressed in this document ? From your perspective , what are the most significant challenges the Army will face in achieving the vision outlined in this document ? Key success factors for such an approach ? What are the potential pitfalls ? Regarding Partnership and Acquisition please address in your response . The document mentions " industry partnerships " as a core part of the modernization effort . What partnership models would be most effective for the rapid development and fielding of EMSO capabilities ? What changes to the traditional acquisition and contracting processes would you recommend enabling the " continuous integration and delivery of EMSO capabilities " as described in the document ? RESPONSES . Interested parties are requested to respond to this RFI . Responses shall provide the following minimum administrative information : Name , mailing address , phone number , and e - mail of designated point of contact , DUNS number , CAGE CODE and a statement regarding small business status , if applicable . Responses are due no later than [ 13 March 2026 ]. Responses shall be limited to4 pages . Proprietary information , if any , should be minimized and MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED . To aid the Government , please segregate proprietary information ( included in the page limit ). Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned . Respondents may provide supplemental information such as product brochures , specification sheets , photographs , illustration and technical descriptions that describe your company ’ s current products that most closely match these capabilities described above . Contractors are encouraged not to include marketing informational materials that do not relate to the products recommended for consideration , as they will be discarded . However , responses may include universal resource locator ( URL ) links to technical documentation materials ( i . e ., technical data sheet ). QUESTIONS . Questions regarding this announcement shall be submitted in writing by e - mail to : usarmy . apg . peo - iews . mbx . pm - ewc - future - ma - idiq @ army . mil . Verbal questions will NOT be accepted . Accordingly , questions shall NOT contain proprietary or classified information . The Government does not guarantee that questions received will be answered . SUMMARY . THIS IS AN RFI ONLY to identify sources that can provide comprehensive support for future capabilities and requirements for the EW & C family of systems . The information provided in the RFI is subject to change and is not binding on the Government . The Army has not made a commitment to procure any of the items discussed , and release of this RFI should not be construed as such a commitment or as authorization to incur cost for which reimbursement would be required or sought . All submissions become Government property and will not be returned .

Maryland

2026-05-02