Digital Inter-Communications System
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) is conducting market research via a Sources Sought notice to identify potential sources, including small businesses, capable of providing non-recurring engineering services for Digital Inter-Communications System (DICS) on Army Special Operations Aircraft. This research will inform the acquisition strategy for DICS, currently produced by Telephonics Corp. Responses are due June 16, 2026.
Scope of Work
The Technology Application Contracting Office (TAKO) seeks vendors with capabilities to provide non-recurring engineering services for the DICS installed on Army Special Operations Aircraft (A/MH-6, MH-60, MH-47). This includes:
- Communications plan adjustments
- Voice Audio Warnings (VAWS) changes
- Central Aural Warning System (CAWS) changes
- Pre-planned product improvements
- Addressing hardware obsolescence issues
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- NAICS Code: 334511 – Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (Small Business Size Standard: 1350 employees)
- PSC: R425 – Engineering And Technical Services
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research to identify potential small business sources)
- Response Due: June 16, 2026, 1700 EST
- Published: June 2, 2026
Submission Requirements
Qualified sources must submit a statement of interest (not exceeding 10 pages) demonstrating qualifications. The Government does not possess the technical data required for full and open competition. Submissions must include:
- Source Profile: Name, address, affiliate information (parent, JV, teaming partners), year established, number of employees, two points of contact (names, titles, phone, email), DUNS number, CAGE Code (SAM registered), and business size/designation.
- Specific Capabilities and Experience: Detailed information related to providing the required non-recurring engineering services for DICS on Army Special Operations Aircraft.
Additional Notes
This notice is for market research and acquisition planning purposes only. It is not a Request for Quotation (RFQ) and does not constitute a commitment to issue a solicitation or award a contract. No questions will be entertained at this time, and no reimbursement will be made for response costs.