Army Next Generation-911 Core Services (NGCS) Circuits and Services
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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PSC
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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 U.S. Army Contracting Command (ACC), on behalf of Product Director Base Emergency Communications Systems (PD BECS), is conducting market research through a Request for Information (RFI) for Next Generation-911 Core Services (NGCS) and Emergency Services IP Network (ESINet) connectivity. This effort aims to identify qualified sources capable of supporting Army Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) operations. Responses are due by July 8, 2026, at 4:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST).
Scope of Work
The Army seeks commercial NGCS and ESINet services to facilitate the delivery of Session Initiation Protocol (SIP)-based Next Generation 9-1-1 calls and associated data, ensuring interoperability with external emergency communications networks. The requirement involves migrating thirty-eight (38) Army PSAPs across the United States from legacy analog telephone networks to SIP-based NG-911 technology.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- NAICS: 517111 (from document summary)
- Response Due: July 8, 2026, 4:00 PM EST
- Published: June 15, 2026
- Place of Performance: Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, United States
Submission Requirements
Interested offerors must submit a capability statement (limited to 8 pages, excluding cover and company information) addressing:
- Company Profile: Name, address, Point of Contact (POC), UEI, CAGE Code, DUNS number, business size, and socioeconomic status for NAICS 517111.
- Relevant Experience: Prior/current Department of Defense (DoD) experience performing similar efforts in scope and size within the last two years.
- Technical Capability: Approach to executing similar contracts, including experience with NG-911, ESINET, SIP-based emergency communications, network security architecture (NENA i3 standards), ESINET service delivery models, SIP trunking, and provisioning secure IP-based transport services.
- Teaming Arrangements: Identification of subcontractors/partners and the offeror's role.
Submissions must be in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF, 12-point font, single-spaced, with one-inch margins. Email responses to Mr. Hoa Luu (hoa.q.luu2.civ@army.mil) and Ms. Katia Lacoste (katia.lacoste.civ@army.mil) with the subject line: "Request for Information Response - Army Next Generation-911 Core Services (NGCS) Circuits and Services - [Company Name]".
Additional Notes
This RFI is solely for market research and does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a commitment to procure services. Responses are voluntary and will not be compensated. The government is not obligated to issue a solicitation or contract based on this RFI. Proprietary information should not be submitted. Potential offerors are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov for future announcements.