Request for Information - Mounted Assured Positioning, Navigation, and Timing System (MAPS) GEN II Production and Sustainment IDIQ
ID: W56KGY-26-MPNT-0001Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-APGABERDEEN PROVING GROU, MD, 21005-1846, USA

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

PSC

RADIO NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT, EXCEPT AIRBORNE (5825)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/ca676ca22cc748aca331a33d546687dc/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Army Program Executive Office Intelligence, Electronic Warfare & Sensors (PEO IEW&S), is seeking sources for the Mounted Assured Positioning, Navigation, and Timing System (MAPS) Generation II through a Request for Information (RFI). The objective is to gather feedback and identify potential prime contractors capable of providing assured PNT to warfighters and combat platforms, particularly in GPS-contested environments. This system is crucial for enabling mission execution across the Army, as it supports various combat and combat service support missions. Interested parties must submit a white paper by January 19, 2026, detailing their capabilities, including production plans, technical documentation, and quality management systems, while also completing a security questionnaire to access further documentation. For inquiries, contact Charles Compton at charles.t.compton5.civ@army.mil or Lori Andrese at lori.r.andrese.civ@army.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Charles Compton
    charles.t.compton5.civ@army.mil
    Lori Andrese
    lori.r.andrese.civ@army.mil
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    MAPS GEN II RFI - FINAL.pdf
    The United States Army Program Executive Office Intelligence, Electronic Warfare & Sensors (PEO IEW&S) is seeking sources for the Mounted Assured PNT System (MAPS) Generation (GEN) II. This Request for Information (RFI) aims to gather feedback and identify potential prime contractors for providing assured-PNT to warfighters and combat platforms, enabling mission execution in GPS-contested environments. The incumbent contractor is Rockwell Collins, Inc. The RFI details required capabilities, including technical documentation, sustainment, production experience, quality management systems (ISO 9001 or AS9100), manufacturing plans (150 systems/month with a 300/month surge capacity), technical performance, integration, fielding support, and testing. Respondents must also complete a security questionnaire to receive the System Requirements Document (SRD) and provide information on hazardous material handling and intent to act as a prime or subcontractor. White papers are due 30 days after the RFI posting, limited to 15 pages.
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