Land Mobile Radio (LMR) Modernization and Interoperability Into Base Emergency Communications System (BECS)
ID: W15P7T-26-R-LMRSType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/3cf4af31f428427a913a68c74d939842/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Army Contracting Command at Aberdeen Proving Ground, is seeking industry capabilities for the modernization and interoperability of Land Mobile Radio (LMR) systems into the Base Emergency Communications System (BECS). The procurement aims to identify a compliant LMR subsystem that integrates with existing Army systems, focusing on interoperability with various emergency communication frameworks, ensuring cybersecurity compliance, and providing lifecycle sustainment. This initiative is crucial for enhancing emergency communication capabilities within the Continental United States (CONUS). Interested parties are encouraged to review the attached Request for Information and submit their responses by January 2, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET. For further inquiries, contact Katia Lacoste at katia.lacoste.civ@army.mil or Mark Grimsley at mark.c.grimsley.civ@army.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Katia Lacoste
    katia.lacoste.civ@army.mil
    Mark Grimsley
    mark.c.grimsley.civ@army.mil
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    RFI_Land Mobile Radio_09DEC2025.docx
    The Army Contracting Command - Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG), on behalf of the Program Executive Office Command, Control and Communications-Network (PEO C3N), Project Manager Integrated Enterprise Network (PM IEN), Product Director Base Emergency Communications Systems (PD BECS), is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) for Land Mobile Radio (LMR) Modernization and Interoperability into Base Emergency Communications System (BECS). The RFI seeks industry capabilities for an APCO Project 25 (P25) compliant LMR subsystem that integrates into the Army’s BECS Enterprise. Key objectives include supporting interoperability with CAD, EMWN, NG911, and FRBN, ensuring cybersecurity compliance, and providing lifecycle sustainment. This is a market research effort to understand industry approaches and does not constitute a request for proposals or a commitment to contract. Responses are due by January 2, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET.
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