Guam Defense System (GDS) Battle Manager Industry Day
Overview
Buyer
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NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
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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 Department of the Army is hosting an Industry Day for the Guam Defense System (GDS) Battle Manager (BM) on May 8, 2026, at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama. This event, organized by Portfolio Acquisition Executive Fires (PAE Fires), aims to provide an overview of the GDS BM requirement, a critical joint Command and Control (C2) layer for defending against ballistic and non-ballistic threats. Registration is required by April 29, 2026.
Event Details
The GDS Battle Manager is designed to integrate existing Department of War (DoW) C2 systems to provide a common operating picture (COP)/common tactical picture (CTP) and fire direction within the GDS. The Industry Day's purpose is to brief potential offerors on this requirement. Target Audience: Prime Contractors, Subcontractors, or Joint Venture Offerors possessing the technical capabilities, facilities, and personnel to develop and deliver the GDS Battle Manager, and who are interested in submitting a White Paper.
Schedule (May 8, 2026, 0930-1230 CST)
- 0930 – 1000: Registration
- 1000 – 1010: Welcome / Opening Comments
- 1010 – 1030: Strategic and Operational Need of GDS Battle Manager
- 1030 – 1100: High Level Requirement Overview
- 1100 – 1110: Break
- 1110 – 1150: Government Reference Architecture
- 1150 – 1200: Break
- 1200 – 1230: Acquisition Contract Strategy / Way Ahead / Questions
Registration & Access
Interested participants must register by 1700 CST, April 29, 2026, by emailing their name, email, company name, and CAGE Code to Barbara Cantrell (barbara.a.cantrell2.civ@army.mil) and Andrea Russell (andrea.a.russell5.ctr@army.mil). The email subject line must be "RSVP GDS Battle Manager Industry Day Event". Attendees without a Common Access Card (CAC) must pre-register for base access via the Redstone Arsenal Visitor Center website or obtain a day pass at Gate 9. All attendees must bring a CAC, Driver's License, or Passport for entry and arrive at the Bob Jones Auditorium Entrance to Building 5304 between 0800 and 0900 for check-in.
Additional Notes
A provided Redstone Arsenal map (PEO MandS Redstone Map.pdf) offers geographical context for the installation, which may assist attendees in navigating the base and locating facilities. Participation in this Industry Day is not a prerequisite for future opportunities related to the GDS Battle Manager.