Project Manager Electronic Warfare & Cyber (PM EW&C) Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations Characteristics of Need (EMSO CON) and Future Multiple Award (MA) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Vehicle
Overview
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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, specifically Project Manager Electronic Warfare & Cyber (PM EW&C), is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to gather industry feedback on a potential future Multiple Award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (MA-IDIQ) contract. This RFI seeks input on an acquisition strategy to provide commercially sourced, worldwide, end-to-end lifecycle management products for the Army's Electromagnetic Warfare (EW) and Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) systems. Responses are due March 13, 2026.
Scope of Interest
PM EW&C is exploring a new acquisition framework to increase flexibility, speed, and commander involvement in equipment selection and fielding, addressing challenges with the current acquisition model. The Government is considering a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) to issue a FAR Part 12 MA-IDIQ for procuring commercial EW & SIGINT equipment and related services. This RFI specifically seeks feedback on the proposed strategy and the attached Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations (EMSO) Characteristics of Need (CON) document.
Key Questions to Industry
Respondents are asked to provide feedback on:
- Recommendations for the contracting approach, including how a FAR Part 12 contract can support sustainment and services.
- Interest in multi-year procurement contracts and willingness to pay facilitation costs for increased production.
- Clarity and completeness of the EMSO CON document, identifying any critical aspects not addressed, significant challenges, success factors, and potential pitfalls.
- Effective industry partnership models for rapid development and fielding of EMSO capabilities.
- Recommended changes to traditional acquisition and contracting processes to enable continuous integration and delivery of EMSO capabilities.
Relevant Documents
- EMSO CON Base 29JAN26.pdf: Outlines the Army's requirements and desired characteristics for modern EMSO capabilities, emphasizing flexible, adaptable, and integrated systems. Key characteristics include Attack, Support, Protect, Common Services (open architecture), resilience, adaptability (software-defined), modularity (MOSA/SOSA), scalability, AI/ML integration, rapid deployability, security, and interoperability with NGC2.
- EMSO CON Taxonomy 14JAN26 _ v1f.pdf: A draft functional-based taxonomy for EW and related systems, categorizing requirements under major functional areas like Attack, Protect, Support, and Common Services.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought
- Primary NAICS: 334220 – Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communication Equipment Manufacturing (other NAICS may apply at order level).
- Response Due: March 13, 2026, by 5:00 PM ET.
- Published: February 27, 2026.
- Response Limit: 4 pages (plus supplemental information like product brochures/URLs).
Additional Notes
This is an RFI for planning purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Proposal or a commitment to procure. The Government will not pay for RFI responses. Both large and small businesses are encouraged to respond. Questions regarding this RFI must be submitted via email to usarmy.apg.peo-iews.mbx.pm-ewc-future-ma-idiq@army.mil; verbal questions will not be accepted.