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/c9c697828ac24a428938959b1186f26b/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Army Contracting Command at Aberdeen Proving Ground, is seeking industry input for the modernization and interoperability of Land Mobile Radio (LMR) systems into the Base Emergency Communications System (BECS). The primary objective is to identify capabilities for an APCO Project 25 (P25) compliant LMR subsystem that integrates with the Army's BECS Enterprise, ensuring interoperability with various emergency communication systems and compliance with cybersecurity standards. This initiative is crucial for enhancing emergency response capabilities across installations within the Continental United States (CONUS). Interested parties are encouraged to submit their responses to the Request for Information by January 2, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET, and can reach out to primary contact Katia Lacoste at katia.lacoste.civ@army.mil or secondary contact Mark Grimsley at mark.c.grimsley.civ@army.mil for further details.

    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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