Project Manager Terrestrial Sensors (PM TS) Market Research for Enterprise Command & Control (C2) Capabilities for Air and Ground C5ISR Systems
ID: W909MY-26-R-A001Type: Solicitation
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Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-APG CONT CT WASH OFCALEXANDRIA, VA, 22331-0700, USA

NAICS

All Other Support Services (561990)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: INTELLIGENCE (R423)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/59d8d32e2d9f4db9a8dfbdc25472916e/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Project Manager Terrestrial Sensors (PM TS), is seeking information through a Request for Information (RFI) regarding Command-and-Control (C2) capabilities for integration with Ground and Air platforms within its portfolio, including systems like G-BOSS(E), PSS-T, and Te-UAS. The objective is to identify novel and mature C2 software technologies that are platform-agnostic and can enhance situational awareness across various systems, addressing connectivity challenges and compliance with Integrated Sensor Architecture (ISA) and Unified Data Reference Architecture (UDRA). This RFI is intended for market research purposes only and does not guarantee a future contract award; however, interested parties are encouraged to submit a Capability Statement by December 15, 2025, with responses due by January 5, 2026. For inquiries, contact Thao Trinh at thao.h.trinh.civ@army.mil or Rosetta Wisdom-Russell at rosetta.wisdom-russell.civ@army.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Thao Trinh
    thao.h.trinh.civ@army.mil
    Rosetta Wisdom-Russell
    (703) 704-0826
    rosetta.wisdom-russell.civ@army.mil
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    PMTS Market Research C2 RFI.pdf
    Project Manager Terrestrial Sensors (PM TS) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to gather details on Command and Control (C2) capabilities. This RFI, W909MY-26-R-A001, seeks information on novel and mature Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 8-9 C2 software and development capabilities that are platform-agnostic for integration across PM TS's Ground and Air platforms, such as G-BOSS(E), PSS-T, and Te-UAS. The goal is to enhance situational awareness and inform future C2 and C5ISR system investments. Interested parties must submit a Capability Statement (10 pages or less) by December 15, 2025, detailing company information, past experience, and technical information on proposed C2 solutions. Key technical features include integration with biometrics, live data, HD FMV, analytics, algorithmic integration, slew-to-cue, sensor fusion, AI, and compliance with various data standards and networks. The RFI is for informational and planning purposes only and will not result in a contract award.
    RFI Questions and Answers.pdf
    The Project Manager Terrestrial Sensors (PM TS) has issued an RFI (W909MY-26-R-A001) for market research on Enterprise Command & Control (C2) capabilities for Air and Ground C5ISR Systems. The RFI seeks to identify existing C2 or software capabilities to potentially integrate Ground & Air Platforms within the PM TS portfolio, specifically addressing connectivity challenges among isolated systems like G-BOSS(E), PSS-T, and Te-UAS. There is no current contract for this work, and no incumbent contractor. The submission deadline for the RFI was extended to January 5, 2026, and the page count limit for responses was increased to 12 pages, with appendices not counting towards this limit. The government is interested in solutions that comply with the Integrated Sensor Architecture (ISA) and Unified Data Reference Architecture (UDRA) and is looking for information on implementation costs, licensing, and the ability to add new sensors or algorithms. Verification of capabilities will likely occur through field tests. This RFI is solely for preliminary analysis and does not guarantee a future competitive solicitation (RFP). Interested parties should monitor the RS3 portal and SAM.gov for future opportunities.
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