Special Notice – Army ICAM Industry Working Day 2026
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 Department of the Army's Capability Program Executive for Command and Control Information Network (CPE C2IN) and Product Lead Enterprise-Identity, Credential and Access Management (PdL E-ICAM) will host an Army ICAM Industry Working Day on May 8, 2026. This in-person event, issued as a Special Notice for planning purposes, aims to foster information sharing and collaboration between Government and industry partners on emerging solutions and modernization efforts for Army Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM). The event will take place at the MITRE 1 Building in McLean, VA.
Event Details & Scope
The working day, themed "Army ICAM today, tomorrow, and into the future," will feature:
- Morning Strategic Challenges: Working sessions on critical topics including using AI to counter AI-driven threats, meeting Post-Quantum Cryptography milestones, incorporating Decentralized Identity for External Army Affiliates, integrating existing and future Non-Person/Non-Human Identities, and enabling MP Federation across Information Domains and Network Fabrics.
- Afternoon 1:1 Sessions: Eligible vendors can schedule individual appointments to discuss acquisition, contracting, and performance assessment approaches for ICAM capabilities such as Directory Services, Identity Provider (IDP), Identity, Governance and Administration (IGA), Privileged Access Management (PAM), System and Organization Control (SOC) 1 Audit, and Tactical-ICAM (T-ICAM).
- Core ICAM Capabilities: Discussions will also cover Identity & Authentication, Access Management, Federation Services, Account Provisioning, and Enterprise Audit & Visibility.
Participation & Registration
- Vendor Selection: Up to thirty-five (35) qualified vendors will be invited. Selection criteria include experience with AI in ICAM, Zero Trust Architecture, identity lifecycle management, federated identity, and specific knowledge areas related to identity fabrics, authenticators, logging, and authorization.
- 1:1 Session Requirements: Vendors participating in 1:1 sessions must be prepared to discuss four specific questions and submit a 10-page document addressing them.
- Registration Deadline: Company registration is required by 1200 EST, April 24, 2026. Registration is via the provided link:
https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/HeGLEJWTmc. A single Point of Contact (POC) per company should register, and individual attendee names must be submitted by the same deadline. - Costs: The Government will not reimburse participants for any costs incurred.
Additional Information
This notice is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or a request for proposals. A formal solicitation will be announced separately. The Army reserves the right to cancel or reschedule the event.
- Published: April 14, 2026
- Contacts: Kenneth Faulcon (kenneth.faulcon2.civ@army.mil, 443-861-4956) and Shawn Jamerson (shawn.l.jamerson.civ@army.mil, 410-278-5412).