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's Project Manager Electronic Warfare & Cyber (PM EW&C) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to gather industry feedback on a proposed acquisition strategy for a future Multiple Award (MA) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Vehicle. This RFI focuses on commercially sourced, worldwide, end-to-end lifecycle management products for the Army's Electromagnetic Warfare (EW) and Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) systems. This is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation.
Scope of Interest
PM EW&C is exploring a strategy to rapidly procure and sustain equipment to fulfill the Army's Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations Characteristics of Need (EMSO CON). The Government is considering a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) to issue a FAR part 12 MA-IDIQ for commercial EW & SIGINT equipment and related services. The primary NAICS code is 334220 (Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communication Equipment Manufacturing), with other potential NAICS codes including 517110, 515111, 517210, 517410, 541712, and 541512, which may be assigned at the order level using pools/suites. Both large and small businesses are encouraged to respond.
Key Requirements & Characteristics
The Army's EMSO CON document outlines critical needs for modern EMSO capabilities, emphasizing flexible, adaptable, and integrated systems to achieve decision advantage. Key characteristics sought include:
- Functional Areas: Attack (affecting adversary systems), Support (sensing for situational awareness), Protect (safeguarding friendly forces), and Common Services (open architecture, interoperability with NGC2).
- System Attributes: Resilient, Adaptable (software-defined), Modular (MOSA/SOSA compliant), Scalable, AI/ML empowered, Rapidly Deployable, Secure, and Interoperable. A functional-based taxonomy for EW and related systems is also provided, categorizing requirements under these main functional areas.
Feedback Requested
Industry is asked to provide feedback on:
- The proposed contracting approach (CSO/FAR part 12 MA-IDIQ).
- Using a FAR part 12 contract for commercial sustainment and services.
- Vendor willingness to pay facilitation costs for multi-year procurement.
- Clarity and completeness of the EMSO CON document, including challenges, success factors, pitfalls, effective partnership models, and recommended changes to traditional acquisition processes for continuous integration and delivery of EMSO capabilities.
Submission Details
- Response Due: March 13, 2026
- Format: Responses limited to 4 pages (2 pages for questions, 2 pages for EMSO CON feedback), Arial or Times New Roman Font size 12.
- Contact: Questions must be submitted in writing via email to usarmy.apg.peo-iews.mbx.pm-ewc-future-ma-idiq@army.mil.