RFI W56KGY-26-R-0103 Universal Test Set
ID: W56KGY-26-R-0103Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

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

PSC

ELECTRONIC COUNTERMEASURES, COUNTER-COUNTERMEASURES AND QUICK REACTION CAPABILITY EQUIPMENT (5865)

Set Aside

No Set aside used (NONE)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/0a7488af287f4a1fad61ee2ec2d07696/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Department of the Army, is conducting market research for the Universal Test Set (UTS), designated AN/GLM-11(V)2, aimed at evaluating Counter Radio-Controlled Improvised Explosive Device Electronic Warfare (CREW) systems. This procurement seeks qualified prime contractors for the production of sustainment hardware essential for the rapid go/no-go evaluation of CREW systems, ensuring that warfighters can verify the proper operation of these systems before deployment. The UTS is critical for detecting faults in CREW systems that could otherwise jeopardize personnel safety in the field. Interested parties must submit a ten-page unclassified white paper detailing their capabilities and past performance by December 12, 2025, to the primary contact, Kristen N. Robertson, at kristen.n.robertson4.civ@army.mil, or the secondary contact, Kellie R. Clavijo, at kellie.r.clavijo.civ@army.mil.

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    Kristen N. Robertson
    kristen.n.robertson4.civ@army.mil
    Kellie R. Clavijo
    kellie.r.clavijo.civ@army.mil
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    The Department of the Army is conducting market research through a Request for Information (RFI) for a Universal Test Set (UTS), designated AN/GLM-11(V)2. This RFI, W56KGY-26-R-0103, seeks interested and qualified prime contractors for the production of sustainment hardware for the UTS, which is crucial for evaluating Counter Radio-Controlled Improvised Explosive Device Electronic Warfare (CREW) systems. The government does not possess the full technical data package for the UTS, as it is proprietary to Textron Systems. Responses are limited to a ten-page unclassified white paper by December 12, 2025, detailing company capabilities, facilities, clearances, and past performance. This RFI is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Proposal.
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