2026 APBI Save the Date

SOL #: 6bbc75638aa040cbb56f05dd10a6a646Special Notice

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Place of Performance

Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

NAICS

No NAICS code specified

PSC

No PSC code specified

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

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Posted
Apr 6, 2026
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Action Date
Apr 30, 2026, 4:00 PM

Qualification Details

Fit reasons
  • NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
  • Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
  • Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
  • Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps

Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.

Quick Summary

The Department of Defense, Team Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), will host its Advance Planning Briefing to Industry (APBI) from April 21-22, 2026, at APG, MD. This special notice serves as a "Save the Date" for industry stakeholders, offering a critical glimpse into APG's future contracting landscape, specifically for Fiscal Years 2028-2029. The APBI aims to foster collaboration and help industry understand Army capability requirements.

Event Details

The 2026 APBI will be a hybrid event, allowing for both in-person and virtual attendance.

  • In-person: Held at Myer Auditorium (Building 6000), APG, MD. No-fee registration is required, with the link to be posted in early April 2026. Eventbrite links are provided for Day 1 (April 21) and Day 2 (April 22) ticket requests. Attendees are encouraged to visit local vendors for lunch, with a minimum 60-minute break scheduled.
  • Virtual: No advance registration is required. MS Teams links for live presentations will be posted on the SAM.gov notice a few days prior to the event.

Purpose & Scope

The APBI is an informational briefing; the Government will not hear formal bids from industry. Its purpose is to brief upcoming opportunities, enabling industry to better understand Army needs and shape internal development efforts. Contract slides are anticipated to be posted electronically in February 2026. Special interest sessions may also be included at Mallette Training Facility (MTF).

Key Opportunity Areas

Multiple APG organizations will present their future contracting needs, many with Small Business Set-Aside potential:

  • DEVCOM C5ISR Center: Focus on C-UAS, Network, Communications, Readiness, Rapid Capabilities, Soldier & Platform Mission Equipment, Spectrum Dominance, and EOIR Sensors. Forecasted opportunities include Defensive Cyber Operations II, CETS, MSSE, FORCE, and Broad Agency Announcements (BAAs).
  • CPE ST3 (Training & Simulation): Insights into Army's training and simulation requirements, with opportunities in PM SIM (e.g., TSS/TMT at $250M OTA, SVT at $50M), PM TRADE, Live Fire Targets, PL TSO (e.g., TSOMIS III at $490M IDIQ), and PL TSMO (e.g., TENM at $400M IDIQ GWAC).
  • DPW (Directorate of Public Works): Forecasts for Traffic Signal Maintenance and Repair ($2.1M, 8(a)) and Emergency Generator Maintenance and Repair ($4.3M, 8(a)).
  • CPE CBRND (Chemical and Biological Defense Program): Overview of CBRN defense opportunities, including CWMD and Medical CBRN Defense OTAs, and specific programs like WARP, FFBS, and VAMP.
  • ATEC (Army Test and Evaluation Command): Forecasts numerous FY26 contract opportunities, many designated as Small Business Set-Asides, covering GFEBS Support ($1.7M), Facility Sustainment ($99M), IT Support ($249M), Cybersecurity ($4M), Scientific & Engineering Support ($9.9M), Data Collection ($200M), and Tribally-owned 8(a) opportunities for RTC Directorate Support and Aviation Maintenance ($125M-$150M each).
  • CPE ISW (Intelligence and Spectrum Warfare): FY26/FY27 opportunities in HQ SETA, PM DCO Castle Keep, Modular Electromagnetic Spectrum System (MEMSS), P3I MA IDIQ, PM EW&C Future EWC Capabilities, Army Intelligence Data Platform, and Biometric Procurement & Sustainment.
  • C2IN (Command and Control Integration Network): Planning forecast for C2 systems and services, including Data-Driven Warfighting Integration, PM C2I Product Support ($250M-$300M), NGC2 Engineering ($400M-$500M), Integrated Network Operations Center III ($80M-$100M), Army ICAM Delivery ($80M-$100M), and Army Edge Compute Capability ($120M-$130M).
  • OSBP (Office of Small Business Programs): Will provide insights into the Army's small business program and strategic goals, encouraging maximum practicable opportunities for small businesses.

Industry Engagement

A survey was previously conducted (closed March 20, 2025) to gather feedback on preferred contract opportunities for deeper discussions. Links to various program office surveys are available in the attached documents.

Timeline

  • Event Dates: April 21-22, 2026
  • Contract Slides Posted: Anticipated February 2026
  • In-person Registration Link: To be posted early April 2026
  • Virtual MS Teams Links: To be posted a few days prior to the event

Contact Information

For questions, contact the APG APBI Team at usarmy.apg.cecom.mbx.apbi-registration@army.mil.

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