Sources Sought Notice - Integrated Survivable Private 5G system with Local Edge, Hybrid Cloud, and SATCOM Connectivity

SOL #: PANMCC26P0000044865Sources Sought

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Dept Of The Army

W6QM MICC-FDO FT HOOD

FORT HOOD, TX, 76544, United States

Place of Performance

Fort Hood, TX

NAICS

All Other Telecommunications (517810)

PSC

Digital Network Communications Hardware, Software, And Other Equipment Used Within The Core Data Centers And Work Areas, Connecting End Users To The Organization's Local Area Network (Lan). Wide Area Network (Wan) Digital Transmission Equipment, Supporting Hardware And Software Directly Connecting Data Centers, Offices And Third Parties. Includes 1) External Digital Network Transport Equipment (Outside Plant) Physical Communications Infrastructure Connecting To Lan/Wan End Points 2) Copper And Fiber Communications Systems, And 3) Cellular Infrastructure Such As Towers, Repeaters, Switching Systems Dedicated For Cellular Communication. Products And Tools That Enable Or Distribute Voice Services Through On Premise Digital Equipment Including Pbx, Vo Ip, Voicemail And Handsets. (7G21)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/ccfc21710e7b417dbb48b48c9d0dc3c7/view

Timeline

Posted

Apr 23, 2026

Last Updated

Apr 23, 2026

Response Deadline

May 7, 2026, 7:00 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

The Department of the Army is issuing a Sources Sought Notice to identify capable small businesses for the leasing of an Integrated Survivable Private 5G system with Local Edge, Hybrid Cloud, and SATCOM Connectivity at Fort Hood, Texas. This is for a 90-day period to determine network interoperability and inform future requirements. Responses are due May 7, 2026.

Scope of Work

The Government requires the leasing of equipment that meets specific salient characteristics for a 90-day period. The primary goal is to assess network interoperability and gather data for future decision-making regarding requirements for an advanced tactical communication system. Key technical and security features outlined in the Salient Characteristics document include:

High-Altitude Electromagnetic Pulse (HEMP) Hardening: Must meet MIL-STD-188-125-1 standards.
Micro-Data Center (MDC) Capabilities: Requires edge computing for local processing of sensor data (ISR) and low latency.
Integrated 5G/Private Network Core: Needs to establish a secure, high-speed connectivity "bubble" with Low Probability of Detection (LPD) and interoperability with legacy systems.
Physical and Cyber Security (Zero Trust): Must be tamper-resistant and employ end-to-end encryption based on a Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA).
Resilient Power Management: Requires independent energy storage and multi-source power input capabilities.

Critical cybersecurity compliance characteristics include:

Risk Management Framework (RMF) Alignment: Must align with NIST SP 800-37 and NIST SP 800-53 controls.
Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) Compliance: Adherence to DoD Zero Trust Strategy.
FIPS 140-3 Data Encryption: All data-at-rest and data-in-transit must use FIPS 140-3 validated modules.
Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM): Strict component provenance and Trade Agreements Act (TAA) compliance.
Cybersecurity Survivability Attributes (CSAs): Automated detection, reaction, and self-healing capabilities.

Contract & Timeline

Type: Sources Sought Notice (Market Research)
Duration: 90 days (leasing period), subject to change
Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside
Response Due: May 7, 2026, 2:00 PM Central Time (UTC-5)
Published: April 23, 2026
Questions Due: May 1, 2026, 2:00 PM Central Time (UTC-5)
Answers Provided: May 3, 2026, 2:00 PM Central Time (UTC-5)

Evaluation

This is a Sources Sought notice for market research purposes only to determine if there is a market capable of meeting this requirement. Responses will inform future acquisition strategies.

Additional Notes

This notice is for informational and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All questions must be submitted via email to both the Contract Specialist, SSG Joshua Eash (joshua.s.eash.mil@army.mil), and the Contracting Officer, SSG Tamberelli, Tyler (tyler.d.tamberelli.mil@army.mil). The email subject line should begin with "Sources Sought Notice Response Integrated Survivable Private 5G system with Local Edge, Hybrid Cloud, and SATCOM Connectivity."