PL EA - Vehicle Mounted ESEA System RFI
ID: W56KGY-26-R-KB01Type: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-APGABERDEEN PROVING GROU, MD, 21005-1846, USA

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Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

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ELECTRONIC COUNTERMEASURES, COUNTER-COUNTERMEASURES AND QUICK REACTION CAPABILITY EQUIPMENT (5865)
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) for a Vehicle Mounted Electromagnetic Support and Electromagnetic Attack System. This RFI seeks mature commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) or government off-the-shelf (GOTS) systems capable of electromagnetic sensing and attack, aimed at informing requirements development and acquisition strategy for the Army's electronic warfare capabilities. Interested parties, particularly Cleared Defense Contractors with an active CAGE Code and a SECRET or higher Facility Clearance Level, are invited to submit white papers detailing their system's maturity, technical capabilities, and associated costs by December 18, 2025, at 3:00 PM EST. For access to classified requirements documentation, qualified entities must submit the necessary forms via a DoD SAFE link by December 11, 2025, and can contact Kimberly Barnes or Kellie R. Clavijo for further information.

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    The Vehicle Mounted Electromagnetic Support and Attack System Technical Documentation Access Compliance Certification is a crucial document for vendors seeking access to technical data from the US Army's Product Lead Electronic Attack. It outlines stringent requirements for protecting controlled unclassified information (CUI) and operational security (OPSEC). Vendors must certify their business type (U.S. owned, foreign-controlled, or foreign-affiliated) and provide documentation like Special Security Agreements (SSAs) or Foreign Ownership Control or Influence (FOCI) Mitigation Plans if applicable. All personnel accessing technical documentation must be U.S. citizens, with foreign nationals explicitly excluded. Access to classified information requires appropriate security clearances, validated via Social Security Numbers. Vendors must also sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement and provide a copy to Product Lead Electronic Attack. Within 180 days of receipt, all documentation, including derivative products, must be destroyed, with certification provided to Product Lead Electronic Attack detailing the destruction method and a list of personnel who accessed the documents. This certification ensures strict adherence to national security and export control regulations for sensitive defense technology.
    Annex B of the RFI outlines requirements for a Vehicle Mounted Electromagnetic Support and Attack System, focusing on collecting classified information from prospective companies. It mandates submission of company details, CAGE codes for all relevant locations, and personal information (including SSN, email, and phone number) for individuals receiving/reviewing classified data to validate their clearance. The document also requires NIPR, SIPR, and JWICS email addresses for the primary point of contact (POC), whose SSN must be listed previously. Finally, it specifies that the primary POC responsible for handling classified information must also have their SSN listed. All completed forms must be returned via digitally encrypted email or DOD SAFE, emphasizing the sensitive nature of the information being requested.
    The Classified Information Nondisclosure Agreement (SF 312) is a legally binding contract between an individual and the U.S. Government for access to classified information. The agreement outlines the individual's obligations to protect classified information, including marked and unmarked data, oral communications, and unclassified information undergoing classification review, as defined by Executive Order 13526 and other relevant statutes. Key provisions include acknowledging security indoctrination, understanding procedures for disclosing information, and agreeing never to divulge classified data without proper authorization. The agreement also warns of severe consequences for unauthorized disclosure, retention, or negligent handling, such as termination of security clearances, employment, and potential criminal prosecution under U.S. laws (e.g., 18 U.S.C. §§ 641, 793, 794, 798, 1924; 50 U.S.C. § 783(b); and the Intelligence Identities Protection Act of 1982). Signatories agree to assign any royalties from unauthorized disclosures to the U.S. Government, acknowledge the government's right to legal remedies for breaches, and commit to returning all classified materials upon demand or termination of access. The agreement emphasizes that all classified information remains government property. It also clarifies that its provisions are consistent with and do not supersede whistleblower protections or other statutory and Executive Order-created obligations. The document requires signatures from the individual, a witness, and a government representative, and includes a security debriefing acknowledgment.
    The Department of the Army is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) for a Vehicle Mounted Electromagnetic Support and Electromagnetic Attack System. This RFI, designated W56KGY-26-R-KB01, seeks mature commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) or government off-the-shelf (GOTS) Electromagnetic Warfare (EW) systems capable of electromagnetic sensing and attack. The Army Contracting Command is conducting a market survey to inform requirements development and acquisition strategy. Interested parties, specifically Cleared Defense Contractors with an active CAGE Code and a SECRET or higher Facility Clearance Level, are requested to submit white papers by December 18, 2025, at 3:00 PM EST. These white papers, limited to 15 pages and not exceeding SECRET classification, should detail system maturity (TRL, availability), experimentation data, cost/schedule for two systems (including training and integration support), and technical capabilities/limitations based on SECRET requirements. Access to classified requirements documentation is available for qualified entities by submitting Annexes A, B, and C via a DoD SAFE link by December 11, 2025. The RFI is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a commitment to issue a Request for Proposal or contract award.
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