Radio Frequency (RF) Free Initialization of Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) Systems
ID: W56KGU26R1001Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (54171)

PSC

GENERAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY R&D SERVICES; GENERAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY; BASIC RESEARCH (AJ11)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/22fefed93dba4599958aad0794cc509c/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) C5ISR Center, is seeking information on radio frequency (RF) free initialization solutions for Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) systems to enhance capabilities in degraded and denied environments. The objective is to gather insights and proposals from industry participants regarding innovative solutions that can improve assured PNT capabilities. This Request for Information (RFI) is crucial for planning purposes and aims to inform future procurement strategies, although it does not constitute a solicitation or binding contract. Interested parties must submit their responses by February 6, 2026, and can request additional technical details through the provided contact emails: usarmy.apg.devcom-c5isr.mbx.rti-industry-engagement@army.mil and Brianne.l.holmes3.civ@army.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    C5ISR Center Strategic Engagements Team - UNCLASSIFIED
    usarmy.apg.devcom-c5isr.mbx.rti-industry-engagement@army.mil
    Brianne Holmes
    Brianne.l.holmes3.civ@army.mil
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    DRAS-25-3065-1-Sensor_RFI_Distro_A.pdf
    The US Army C5ISR Center is seeking information on Radio Frequency (RF) Free Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) initialization solutions to enhance assured PNT capabilities in degraded and denied environments. This Request for Information (RFI) requires submissions to include company details, such as name, address, technical and business/contract points of contact, CAGE Code, Facility Clearance Level, and Joint Certification Program (JCP) DD Form 2345. Further technical details are available in a controlled unclassified information (CUI) addendum, accessible upon request. Submissions must adhere to specific marking requirements for proprietary and sensitive information, and responses can be unclassified, CUI (via DoD SAFE), or SECRET/higher classification (via specific email). Only U.S. citizens are authorized to respond. Questions and clarification requests must be submitted in writing via email by 30 calendar days following the RFI posting. The response due date is February 6, 2026. This RFI is for informational and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or a binding contract, nor will the government reimburse costs incurred by respondents.
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