Airborne Position Location System (APLS)

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for the sustainment of the Airborne Position Location System (APLS) for the U.S. Army Operational Test Command, Airborne and Special Operations Test Directorate (ABNSOTD) at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.

• Provide non-personal services for APLS sustainment.

• Includes hardware depot-level repair, refurbishment, and upgrades for personnel units, pallet units, MAPLS units, GPS re-radiator assemblies, rapid data download/charger racks, and analysis workstations.

• Covers both legacy and new APLS software.

• Services include onsite support at Fort Bragg, NC, and at the contractor's facility.

• Onsite support may also be required at other deployed locations, including Fort Benning, GA, and Fort Carson, CO.

• Telephonic technical support and troubleshooting during normal business hours.

• Base contract period of performance: 12 February 2027 – 11 February 2032 (five-year IDIQ).

• Work will primarily be performed at the contractor's facility, with onsite support at Fort Bragg, NC, and potentially other locations as requested.

• Average turnaround time for repairs and upgrades is no more than seven days.

• Specific performance objectives and thresholds are detailed in Technical Exhibit A, including requirements for employee training, access to government information systems, and service contract reporting.

• Failure to meet performance standards may result in negative CPARS ratings or reduction in payment.

• Quality Control: Contractor must develop and maintain a Quality Control Plan (QCP).

• Security: Personnel require a Confidential level security clearance. Compliance with DoD Contract Security Classification Specification (DD Form 254), NISPOM, and other security regulations is mandatory.

• Training: Mandatory training includes Anti-Terrorism (AT) Level I, iWATCH, Cybersecurity Awareness, Safeguarding PII, Threat Awareness Reporting Program (TARP), and Operations Security (OPSEC).

• Reporting: Service Contract Reporting (SCR) via www.sam.gov and Monthly Status Reports are required.

• Government Furnished Property (GFP): No GFP equipment will be provided under this follow-on contract. Government will provide shipping for equipment to/from the contractor's facility for repair.

• Contractor Furnished Items: Contractor must provide all necessary supplies, equipment, and services not listed as Government-furnished.

Sources Sought Notice

This notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes to determine market interest and capability for providing remote and on-site hardware/software warranty and sustainment support services for the Airborne Position Location System (APLS). The U.S. Government is seeking vendors capable of performing this requirement to support a competitive procurement. This notice does not constitute a Request for Quote (RFQ), Invitation for Bid (IFB), or Request for Proposal (RFP), and the government is not seeking quotes or proposals at this time.

• Anticipated NAICS Code: 811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance, with a size standard of $34.0 million.
• Current Contract: The requirement is currently fulfilled under contract DATM01-01-C-0006.
• Attached Document: A draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) is attached.

1. Firm details: Name, POC, contact info, UEI, CAGE code, small business status and certifications, and NAICS code.
2. Interest in competing as a prime contractor, and details of any subcontracting, joint ventures, or teaming arrangements, including proof of authorized reseller status.
3. Detailed previous experience on similar requirements (size, scope, complexity, timeframe, government/commercial, certifications).
4. Information on commercial availability, including pricing, delivery schedules, terms, and warranties.
5. Recommendations on how to best structure contract requirements to facilitate competition, especially among small businesses.
6. Identification of any conditions or actions that may be unnecessarily restrict competition, with rationale. Contact the MICC Advocate for Competition if necessary.
7. Recommendations to improve the approach/specifications/draft PWS/PRS.

• Deadline: April 23, 2026, at 4:00 PM Central Daylight Time (CDT).
• Submission Method: Email all responses to Lucy Bonner (lucy.u.bonner.civ@army.mil) and Krista DuBose (krista.m.dubose.civ@army.mil).
• Email Subject Line: "Response to Sources Sought Notice APLS Sustainment Support Services."
• Note: Acknowledgement of receipt will not be made. Not responding does not preclude future participation.