Airborne Anti-Terrorism/Border Security Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) system
ID: W91CRB-26-SIGINTType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-APGABERDEEN PROVING GROU, MD, 21005-5001, USA

NAICS

Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334220)

PSC

RADIO AND TELEVISION COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT, AIRBORNE (5821)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/489f76c0ea1d4fb383e6611107793d17/view
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    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, all while mounted on an aircraft operating at altitudes up to 7,000 meters. This system is crucial for enhancing border security and anti-terrorism efforts for partner nations. Interested parties must submit their capabilities and Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) pricing by 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on December 18, 2025, to the primary contact, Thien-Trang T. Tran, at thien-trang.t.tran.civ@army.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Thien-Trang T. Tran
    (520) 671-3151
    thien-trang.t.tran.civ@army.mil
    Lonny J. Matesky
    lonny.j.matesky.civ@army.mil
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