Army Reprogramming Analysis Team (ARAT) Research & Development Effort

Amendment 2 to RFI/SSN: ACCAPG_ARAT_2026 addresses questions regarding the Army Reprogramming Analysis Team (ARAT) Research & Development Effort. The government clarifies that the RFI's purpose is market research to determine the most suitable acquisition strategy, and a final determination on maintaining or expanding an 8(a) set-aside has not yet been made. All interested and capable firms are encouraged to respond. The RFI's scope is specifically for identifying sources capable of providing comprehensive systems engineering, C5ISR mission software, test and evaluation, and program management services, and does not extend to the research and development of new hardware components or advanced materials. For firms seeking to introduce novel technologies and align with Army needs, the government recommends monitoring resources such as the U.S. Army Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP), Broad Agency Announcements (BAAs) on SAM.gov, SBIR/STTR Solicitations, Technical Exchanges, Industry Days, and the Army Applied SBIR Program & Army Applications Laboratory (AAL).

The Performance Work Statement (PWS) 2026 outlines support services for the U.S. Department of the Army’s Army Software & Innovation Center (ASIC) Intelligence Electronic Warfare & Sensors (IEWS), specifically for the Army Reprogramming Analysis Team (ARAT). The contract focuses on enhancing the lethality and survivability of combat forces through advanced electromagnetic warfare and non-kinetic warfare solutions. Key areas include full lifecycle management of EW and Cyber Systems, administrative and program support, system analysis, integrated logistics, strategic planning, and research and development. It also covers ARAT Test and Evaluation, including modeling and simulation, test modernization, data collection and automation, and electronic product distribution to warfighters. The document details security requirements, mandatory training, personnel qualifications, and performance objectives for program management, project support, and R&D. The goal is to modernize ARAT’s test architecture and software tools, emphasizing agile development, DEVSECOPS, and the use of government-approved repositories like GitLab.

The Request for Information (RFI)/Sources Sought Notice ACCAPG_ARAT_2026 seeks to identify qualified Small Business Administration (SBA) 8(a) certified firms owned by Alaskan Native Corporations (ANCs), Native Hawaiian Organizations (NHOs), or Tribally-owned concerns. The purpose is to gather market research for the Army Reprogramming Analysis Team (ARAT) Research & Development Effort, specifically for engineering support and Electromagnetic Warfare R&D. The government requires this support due to insufficient internal staff. Interested firms must provide company details, 8(a) certification, socio-economic statuses, facility clearance confirmation, and a statement of interest by February 10, 2026. Submissions must also include company history, a transition-in strategy, security confirmation, and technical capabilities responses addressing EW capabilities, modeling and simulation optimization, data automation techniques, and project management approach. The highest facility clearance required is TOP SECRET.

The document outlines the 'Level of Effort' for various labor categories required for the Army Reprogramming Analysis Team (ARAT) Research & Development Effort. It details the Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) allocation for each position, the labor category, and the location (CONUS/REMOTE/APG). Key areas of support include Program & Project Management, Business and Financial Program Management, Testing, Evaluation & Training, Threat Analysis and Warfare Support, Data Management and Analysis, Systems and Software Engineering, and Logistics and Lifecycle Management. The file specifies roles such as Program Managers, Contract Analysts, Technical Writers, Budget Analysts, various Engineers (Test, Simulation, Software, Systems, Cyber Security, Data), Subject Matter Experts (SME) in Cyber T&E, Electronic Warfare, Cloud Engineering and Security, Quality Assurance Managers, Training Support Specialists, Security Threat Analysts, Database Management Specialists, Data Scientists, Configuration Analysts, Logistics Managers, and Enterprise Configuration Management Managers. This comprehensive list indicates the diverse expertise and staffing required to support the ARAT R&D initiative.

This document, Amendment 1 – Questions & Answers for RFI/SSN: ACCAPG_ARAT_2026, addresses inquiries regarding the Army Reprogramming Analysis Team (ARAT) Research & Development Effort. Specifically, it responds to a question about maintaining or expanding an 8(a) set-aside approach for this market research. The government's answer clarifies that the purpose of the Request for Information (RFI) is to gather data to determine the most suitable acquisition strategy, and a final decision has not yet been made. All interested and capable firms are encouraged to submit responses to inform the government's decision-making process.