The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Army Contracting Command at Aberdeen Proving Ground, is seeking sources for an Airborne Anti-Terrorism/Border Security Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) system intended for Foreign Military Sales (FMS) to Egypt. The procurement aims to identify qualified vendors capable of providing a SIGINT system that can detect, geo-locate, and intercept various communication devices, including push-to-talk radios, satellite phones, and cellular phones, mounted on aircraft operating at altitudes up to 7,000 meters. This initiative is crucial for enhancing border security and anti-terrorism efforts for partner nations. Interested parties must submit their capabilities and Rough Order of Magnitude pricing by December 23, 2025, to the primary contact, Thien-Trang T. Tran, at thien-trang.t.tran.civ@army.mil.

**SOURCES SOUGHT FOR AIRBORNE ANTI-TERRORISM/BORDER SECURITY SIGNALS INTELLIGENCE (SIGINT) SYSTEM FOR FOREIGN MILITARY SALES (FMS)**

**INTRODUCTION**  
The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG) on behalf of the Communications-Electronics Command Security Assistance Management directorate (CECOM SAMD) is issuing this Sources Sought notice as a means of conducting market research to identify potential sources having an interest in, industry technologies available and qualified to fulfill Foreign Military Sales (FMS) requirements for a signals intelligence (SIGINT) system(s) For Foreign Military Sales (FMS).

The result of this sources sought/market survey will contribute to determining the method of procurement, if a requirement materializes. Based on the responses to this sources sought notice/market survey, this requirement may be set-aside for small businesses (in full or in part) or procured through full and open competition. All small business set-aside categories will be considered. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding submissions. The U.S. Government requests that interested parties submit a brief description of your company, your company’s solution, and your ability to meet potential system requirements.

**DISCLAIMER**

THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) TO BE SUBMITTED. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS SOURCES SOUGHT/MARKET RESEARCH IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.

**PROGRAM BACKGROUND**  
CECOM SAMD administers and manages FMS cases including anti-terrorism and border security Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) system(s) used by partner nations. CECOM SAMD’s goal is to satisfy requirements for Airborne Anti-Terrorism/Border Security SIGINT System(s) for Egypt.

**REQUIRED CAPABILITIES**  
 The purpose of this market research/sources sought is to identify interested sources that are qualified and able to provide requirements to Egypt. The partner nation requests for an Airborne Anti-Terrorism/Border Security SIGINT System(s) that matches the specifications described below.  If an exact match is unavailable, you may propose unit(s) that closely aligns with their requirements, ensuring that the technical differences are clearly identified and presented for their consideration. This approach allows for informed decision-making and potential flexibility in meeting their needs.

Airborne Anti-Terrorism/Border Security SIGINT System Specifications:

1. System overview  
The Airborne Anti-Terrorism/Border Security Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) system sought is to be mounted on a country-provided aircraft, operating at a maximum altitude of 7,000 meters.  The system provides the capability to detect, (geo-) locate and intercept (receive, demodulate, decode and decipher) push-to-talk (PTT) radio devices, satellite phones and cellular phones.  Detected devices will be displayed on a digital map.

2. Key Specifications

2.1  Push-To-Talk (PTT) Radio Geo-Locating (Sub-) System:

* Identify and Locate (Direction Finding)
* Frequency Band of Target Signal: 20MHz to 3 GHz
* Transmitting Modes of Target Signal: (Analog and Digital); AM/FM/CW/LSB/USB/FSK/Other (Specify system’s modulation detection types.)
* Bandwidth of Target Signal: User Selectable Frequency Step
* Approximate Distance to Target: 7KM (altitude)
* Number of Target Nets: Multiple (specify)
* Type of Target Nets: Fixed Frequency and Frequency Hopping
* Display spectrum on terrain map display.

2.2  Satellite Phone Geo-Locating (Sub-)System:

* Identify, locate and intercept (demodulate, decode and decipher)
* Determine caller and called identifiers (PSTN/IMEI/IMSI)
* Frequency Band of Target Signal: 1610 – 1660.5MHz (L-Band); (example, Thuraya, Inmarsat, Iridium and Global Star devices)
* Approximate Distance to Target: 7KM (altitude)
* Number of Target Nets: Multiple (specify)
* Display detected devices on terrain map display.

2.3  Cellular Phone Geo-Locating (Sub-)System:

* Identify and locate (Direction Finding)
* Cellular phones from different service providers; detect Base Transceiver Station (BTS) and Absolute Radio-Frequency Channel Number (ARFCN)
* Geo-locate target devices working on 2G, 3G, and 4G cellular services (ex: n28 Frequency Division Duplex (FDD) 700 MHz; n8 FDD 900 MHz; n3, FDD,1800 MHz, and n1 FDD, 2100 MHz)

* Approximate Distance to Target: 7KM (altitude)
* Ability to operate mounted in aircraft or dismounted on ground.
* Number of Target Nets: Multiple (specify)
* Display detected devices on terrain map display.
* Associated direction finding antenna kit

Request responses MUST include Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) price and availability (P&A) information for the equipment described.

**SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS**  
Any resulting contract is anticipated to have a security classification level of Unclassified. Any resulting contract shall be compliant with the specialty metals restriction of the Berry Amendment (10 U.S.C. 2533a and 2533b) in accordance with DFARS clauses 252.225-7008 and 252.225-7009.

**ELIGIBILITY**  
PSC Code:

5821: Radio and Television Communication Equipment, Airborne (Includes: Telemetering Equipment)

NAICS Code:

334220: Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing

**SUBMISSION DETAILS**  
Interested sources should furnish the following information, in the format provided below: (1) Name and address of company, with Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code and Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number. Any interested company must be registered with Central Contractor Registration (CCR). (2) Point of Contact Name, Department, phone number, and email address. (3) Identify past and current services your company offers that exactly match the capabilities specified above. (4) Address your company's capability to act as a single provider for the hardware and services defined herein. If significant subcontracting or teaming is anticipated in order to deliver technical capability, organizations should address the administrative and management structure of such arrangements. No phone or email solicitations with regard to the status of any resulting request for proposal (RFP) will be accepted prior to its release.

Your response to this Sources Sought, including any capabilities statement(s), shall be electronically submitted to Contract Specialist, Thien-Trang T. Tran, in either Microsoft Word or Portable Document Format (PDF), via email thien-trang.t.tran.civ@army.mil no later than 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard (ES) on 18 December 2025. Reference this sources sought/synopsis number in the e-mail subject line and on all enclosed documents. Responses shall include documented capability to deliver required radio systems and equipment. Information and materials submitted in response to this request WILL NOT be returned. DO NOT SUBMIT CLASSIFIED MATERIAL. All data received in response to this Sources Sought that is marked or designated as corporate or proprietary will be fully protected from any release outside the Government.

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

Airborne Anti-Terrorism/Border Security Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) system

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The Date Offers Due change from 18 Dec 25 at 4:00PM to 23 Dec 25 at 12PM.

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**SOURCES SOUGHT FOR AIRBORNE ANTI-TERRORISM/BORDER SECURITY SIGNALS INTELLIGENCE (SIGINT) SYSTEM FOR FOREIGN MILITARY SALES (FMS)**

**INTRODUCTION**  
The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG) on behalf of the Communications-Electronics Command Security Assistance Management directorate (CECOM SAMD) is issuing this Sources Sought notice as a means of conducting market research to identify potential sources having an interest in, industry technologies available and qualified to fulfill Foreign Military Sales (FMS) requirements for a signals intelligence (SIGINT) system(s) For Foreign Military Sales (FMS).

The result of this sources sought/market survey will contribute to determining the method of procurement, if a requirement materializes. Based on the responses to this sources sought notice/market survey, this requirement may be set-aside for small businesses (in full or in part) or procured through full and open competition. All small business set-aside categories will be considered. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding submissions. The U.S. Government requests that interested parties submit a brief description of your company, your company’s solution, and your ability to meet potential system requirements.

**DISCLAIMER**

THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) TO BE SUBMITTED. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS SOURCES SOUGHT/MARKET RESEARCH IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.

**PROGRAM BACKGROUND**  
CECOM SAMD administers and manages FMS cases including anti-terrorism and border security Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) system(s) used by partner nations. CECOM SAMD’s goal is to satisfy requirements for Airborne Anti-Terrorism/Border Security SIGINT System(s) for Egypt.

**REQUIRED CAPABILITIES**  
 The purpose of this market research/sources sought is to identify interested sources that are qualified and able to provide requirements to Egypt. The partner nation requests for an Airborne Anti-Terrorism/Border Security SIGINT System(s) that matches the specifications described below.  If an exact match is unavailable, you may propose unit(s) that closely aligns with their requirements, ensuring that the technical differences are clearly identified and presented for their consideration. This approach allows for informed decision-making and potential flexibility in meeting their needs.

Airborne Anti-Terrorism/Border Security SIGINT System Specifications:

1. System overview  
The Airborne Anti-Terrorism/Border Security Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) system sought is to be mounted on a country-provided aircraft, operating at a maximum altitude of 7,000 meters.  The system provides the capability to detect, (geo-) locate and intercept (receive, demodulate, decode and decipher) push-to-talk (PTT) radio devices, satellite phones and cellular phones.  Detected devices will be displayed on a digital map.

2. Key Specifications

2.1  Push-To-Talk (PTT) Radio Geo-Locating (Sub-) System:

* Identify and Locate (Direction Finding)
* Frequency Band of Target Signal: 20MHz to 3 GHz
* Transmitting Modes of Target Signal: (Analog and Digital); AM/FM/CW/LSB/USB/FSK/Other (Specify system’s modulation detection types.)
* Bandwidth of Target Signal: User Selectable Frequency Step
* Approximate Distance to Target: 7KM (altitude)
* Number of Target Nets: Multiple (specify)
* Type of Target Nets: Fixed Frequency and Frequency Hopping
* Display spectrum on terrain map display.

2.2  Satellite Phone Geo-Locating (Sub-)System:

* Identify, locate and intercept (demodulate, decode and decipher)
* Determine caller and called identifiers (PSTN/IMEI/IMSI)
* Frequency Band of Target Signal: 1610 – 1660.5MHz (L-Band); (example, Thuraya, Inmarsat, Iridium and Global Star devices)
* Approximate Distance to Target: 7KM (altitude)
* Number of Target Nets: Multiple (specify)
* Display detected devices on terrain map display.

2.3  Cellular Phone Geo-Locating (Sub-)System:

* Identify and locate (Direction Finding)
* Cellular phones from different service providers; detect Base Transceiver Station (BTS) and Absolute Radio-Frequency Channel Number (ARFCN)
* Geo-locate target devices working on 2G, 3G, and 4G cellular services (ex: n28 Frequency Division Duplex (FDD) 700 MHz; n8 FDD 900 MHz; n3, FDD,1800 MHz, and n1 FDD, 2100 MHz)

* Approximate Distance to Target: 7KM (altitude)
* Ability to operate mounted in aircraft or dismounted on ground.
* Number of Target Nets: Multiple (specify)
* Display detected devices on terrain map display.
* Associated direction finding antenna kit

Request responses MUST include Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) price and availability (P&A) information for the equipment described.

**SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS**  
Any resulting contract is anticipated to have a security classification level of Unclassified. Any resulting contract shall be compliant with the specialty metals restriction of the Berry Amendment (10 U.S.C. 2533a and 2533b) in accordance with DFARS clauses 252.225-7008 and 252.225-7009.

**ELIGIBILITY**  
PSC Code:

5821: Radio and Television Communication Equipment, Airborne (Includes: Telemetering Equipment)

NAICS Code:

334220: Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing

**SUBMISSION DETAILS**  
Interested sources should furnish the following information, in the format provided below: (1) Name and address of company, with Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code and Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number. Any interested company must be registered with Central Contractor Registration (CCR). (2) Point of Contact Name, Department, phone number, and email address. (3) Identify past and current services your company offers that exactly match the capabilities specified above. (4) Address your company's capability to act as a single provider for the hardware and services defined herein. If significant subcontracting or teaming is anticipated in order to deliver technical capability, organizations should address the administrative and management structure of such arrangements. No phone or email solicitations with regard to the status of any resulting request for proposal (RFP) will be accepted prior to its release.

Your response to this Sources Sought, including any capabilities statement(s), shall be electronically submitted to Contract Specialist, Thien-Trang T. Tran, in either Microsoft Word or Portable Document Format (PDF), via email thien-trang.t.tran.civ@army.mil no later than 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard (ES) on 18 December 2025. Reference this sources sought/synopsis number in the e-mail subject line and on all enclosed documents. Responses shall include documented capability to deliver required radio systems and equipment. Information and materials submitted in response to this request WILL NOT be returned. DO NOT SUBMIT CLASSIFIED MATERIAL. All data received in response to this Sources Sought that is marked or designated as corporate or proprietary will be fully protected from any release outside the Government.

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