Sources Sought for P3I Industry Day
ID: P3I-25-0002Type: Sources Sought
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Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-RSAREDSTONE ARSENAL, AL, 35898-5090, USA

NAICS

Satellite Telecommunications (517410)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/28a21a57ff84423eb29bc16188d98743/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, is seeking industry input for the upcoming Technical Integration for Ground Systems (TIGS) System of Systems (SoS) Industry Day, aimed at identifying capable vendors for a U.S. Army satellite communication system. This initiative is focused on gathering information from industry regarding vendors' capabilities in surveillance production, personnel clearances, and facility security standards, as part of the prequalification process for the Program Executive Office Intelligence, Electronic Warfare & Sensors (PEO IEW&S). The selected vendors will play a crucial role in supporting the Army's satellite communication needs, which include vehicles and shelters equipped with advanced technologies. Interested parties must submit their responses by January 28, 2025, to the designated email addresses of Christina M. Lord and Ivan Mella, ensuring compliance with all outlined requirements to qualify for participation in the Industry Day.

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    Christina M. Lord
    christina.l.wimberly.civ@army.mil
    Ivan Mella
    ivan.a.mella.civ@army.mil
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    RFI P3I.pdf
    The Request for Information (RFI) from the Program Executive Office for Intelligence, Electronic Warfare & Sensors (PEO IEW&S) seeks industry input for the upcoming Technical Integration for Ground Systems (TIGS) System of Systems (SoS) Industry Day. This initiative aims to identify capable vendors for a U.S. Army satellite communication system, which consists of vehicles and shelters equipped with various technologies. Interested companies must respond affirmatively to three specific qualifications regarding their capabilities in surveillance production, personnel clearances, and facility security standards. Responses are solicited for market research only, and no proposals or contracts will result from this RFI. Interested parties must submit their responses by January 28, 2025, through designated email channels, ensuring they meet all outlined requirements—failure to comply will disqualify them from participating in the Industry Day. The notice underscores the government’s intent to gather information while limiting sources to those with proven competencies.
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