2026 APBI Save the Date

SOL #: 056ed85a5bc349dd8d3203fda8a866faSpecial Notice

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE
Dept Of The Army
W6QK ACC-APG
ABERDEEN PROVING GROU, MD, 21005-1846, United States

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
May 21, 2026
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Action Date
May 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

This Special Notice serves as a comprehensive recap and repository for materials from the 2026 Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG) Advance Planning Briefing to Industry (APBI), held on April 21-22, 2026, at APG, MD. The APBI provided industry stakeholders with a critical overview of future contracting landscapes, strategic initiatives, and forecasted opportunities across various U.S. Army commands for Fiscal Years 2028-2029 and beyond. Final slides, briefings, and strategic initiatives were posted by April 27, 2026, with Q&A reports updated on May 21, 2026.

Event Overview & Purpose

The APG APBI was a hybrid event, offering both in-person attendance at Myer Auditorium and virtual participation via Microsoft Teams. Its primary purpose was for the Government to brief industry on upcoming opportunities, helping companies understand Army capability requirements and shape their internal development efforts. It was not an forum for formal bids. The event also included an industry social on April 22, 2026, at Watchtower Brewing Company.

Key Insights & Forecasted Opportunities

The APBI featured presentations from numerous Army commands, detailing a wide array of future contract opportunities and strategic focus areas:

  • U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC):
    • Strategic Initiatives: ATEC's "Army Open Solicitation (AOS)" invites innovative commercial products, advanced prototypes, and research proposals to address critical capability gaps.
    • FY26 Opportunities: Forecasted opportunities include Facility Sustainment Services ($99M, Small Business Set-Aside), Information Technology Support Services ($349M), Cybersecurity and RMF Support ($4M, Small Business Set-Aside), Scientific and Engineering Support ($9.9M, Small Business Set-Aside), Logistics Support ($32M, Small Business Set-Aside), Data Collection Support ($200M, Small Business Set-Aside), and Aberdeen Test Support Services ($700M, Unrestricted).
    • Clarifications: ATEC will maintain a minimum contract duration of five years for operational continuity and will utilize various contracting vehicles, including GSA OASIS+ and MAPS. The estimated value for the ATC Scientific and Engineering Requirement was clarified as $9.9M over 1 base + 4 option years.
  • DEVCOM C5ISR Center:
    • FY26 Opportunities: Forecasts include Defensive Cyber Operations II ($600M-$620M), Counter-UAS & Emerging Threats Solutions ($175M-$190M), Modeling and Simulation Systems Engineering ($590M-$600M), and Broad Agency Announcements (BAA) for both Engineering and Systems Integration (ESI) and Research and Technology Integration (RTI) Directorates.
  • CPE Intelligence and Spectrum Warfare (ISW):
    • FY26/27 Opportunities: Opportunities include HQ SETA Follow-on, PM DCO Castle Keep Follow-on, Modular Electromagnetic Spectrum System (MEMSS), Pre-Planned Product Improvements (P3I) MA IDIQ, Army Intelligence Data Platform (AIDP), and Biometric Procurement & Sustainment (BPS).
  • CPE Simulation and Training (ST3):
    • FY26 Opportunities: Forecasts include Training Simulation Software/Training Management Tool (TSS/TMT) ($250M, OTA), Soldier Virtual Trainer (SVT) ($50M, OTA or FAR), Games For Training (GFT) ($33.9M, Sole Source), and Threat Support Operations, Maintenance and Integration Support III (TSOMIS III) ($490M, IDIQ).
  • CPE Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Defense (CBRND):
    • Overview of programs and partnering vehicles like CWMD Other Transaction Agreements (OTA), JE-CLASS II, JE-RDAP, and the Army Open Solicitation for CBRN defense.
  • CPE Command and Control Infrastructure (C2IN):
    • FY26 Opportunities: Forecasts include NGC2 Engineering, Integration, and Follow-On Support Services, Integrated Network Operations Center III (INOC), Army ICAM Delivery, and World-Wide Buy 7 (WWB7) for network modernization.
  • Army Research Laboratory (ARL):
    • FY26 Opportunities: Forecasts include Administrative Support ($50M-$100M, 8(a) Competitive), Experimental Support ($50M-$75M, 8(a) Competitive RS3 TOR), and Multilingual Computing ($4M-$6M, CPFF IDIQ).
  • Directorate of Public Works (DPW):
    • FY26 Opportunities: Forecasts an Installation Refuse and Recycling Contract ($9M-$12M, FFP).
  • Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP): Provided insights into the Army's small business program at APG, including FY25 targets and resources.

Key Clarifications & Action Items

  • ARMY MAPS IDIQ: Proposal due date extended by 30 days from May 20, 2026. Amendment 008 is forthcoming.
  • Industry Engagement: The Army encourages self-teaming and a commercial-first approach. Specific points of contact were provided for various C2-related programs.
  • Questions: The APG Office of Small Business accepted questions via an online form.
  • Review Materials: All final slides, briefings, and strategic initiatives are posted within this notice.

Contact Information

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

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