Advance Notice of Soldier Borne Mission Command (SBMC) Other Transaction (OT) Opportunity
ID: W91CRB-25-S-SBMCType: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-APGABERDEEN PROVING GROU, MD, 21005-5001, USA

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Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334290)

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MISCELLANEOUS COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT (5895)
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    The Department of Defense, through the Army Contracting Command – Aberdeen Proving Ground, is announcing an Advance Notice for the Soldier Borne Mission Command (SBMC) Other Transaction (OT) Opportunity aimed at developing a fused digital awareness system for dismounted operations. This initiative seeks to create a rapid prototyping project that integrates emerging modular sensor technologies while ensuring compatibility with the existing Android Tactical Assault Kit (ATAK) architecture. The Government plans to award one or more OT agreements to prime contractors capable of delivering comprehensive solutions, with prototypes expected within seven months of award. Interested vendors must have a current Facility Clearance or a Military Critical Technology Data Agreement to access the draft Statement of Work and Product Description, and they should submit their white papers by May 12, 2025, with further evaluations and demonstrations scheduled for late May 2025. For inquiries, vendors can contact Eric Roberts at eric.j.roberts48.civ@army.mil or Michael Kelly at michael.j.kelly99.civ@army.mil.

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    The SBMC CUI Document Request Form is a template used for submitting requests related to Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) by businesses interested in contracting with the Department of Defense (DoD). Key information required includes the submitting company's name, interest level as a prime contractor, subcontractor, or supplier, CAGE code, and business address. Additionally, the form requests the Unique Entity ID from SAM.gov, a description of services provided, business type, and socio-economic status (e.g., small or veteran-owned). Crucially, it asks if the business qualifies as a Non-Traditional Defense Contractor, which is defined by the absence of recent DoD contract performance. The document also inquires about the current status of Facility Clearances and Military Critical Technology Data Agreements, with provisions for supporting documentation. Finally, the form collects contact details for a primary representative. This document is vital for streamlining the procurement process and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements for entities engaging with the DoD.
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