Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) Support for Public Safety Communications (PSC)
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, through Army Contracting Command – Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG), has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) Support for Public Safety Communications (PSC). This RFI seeks to identify qualified sources capable of enhancing the Army's PSC emergency communications architecture. This is for planning purposes only and is not a solicitation for a contract. Responses are due March 31, 2026, at 4:00 PM DST.
Scope of Work
PD BECS is responsible for delivering integrated acquisition programs supporting emergency management and critical communications across Army installations. This RFI focuses on obtaining SETA services to update established PD BECS enterprise and architecture frameworks for the integration, modernization, standardization, and enhancement of the Army's PSC emergency communications architecture. The effort specifically targets the architecture and underlying technical framework of the PSC environment, excluding procurement, installation, or fielding of modernized PSC systems.
Key areas of interest include:
- Performance Standards: Corporate membership and active participation in National Emergency Number Association (NENA) and Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) working groups.
- Engineering and Integration Support: Expertise in overseeing the integration and optimization of existing PSC systems (e.g., NG-911, CHE, CAD, LMR, FRBN, EMWN), developing technical roadmaps, assessing current architecture, and supporting NG-911 infrastructure implementation (GIS/LIS).
- Cybersecurity Management: Experience with the DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) process, including overseeing RMF compliance activities like Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) and vulnerability assessments.
- PSC Test and Validation: Capability to provide independent test and validation support for interoperability between PD BECS capabilities and other public safety applications, including system integration and proof-of-concept demonstrations.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Information (RFI)
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage, but asks about business size)
- Response Due: March 31, 2026, 4:00 PM DST
- Published: March 16, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
Responses should be in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format, no more than 5 pages. Submissions must address all requested areas in full detail; partial capabilities will not be considered. Responses will be used for government planning and acquisition strategy development. Required information includes Company Name & Address, UEI, CAGE Code, Point of Contact, and an indication of intent to submit a proposal, business size, and proposal submission timeline.
Contact Information
- Contract Specialists: Rosa Acevedo (rosa.m.acevedomedina.civ@army.mil), Mark Grimsley (mark.c.grimsley.civ@army.mil)
- Contracting Officer: Katia Lacoste (katia.lacoste.civ@army.mil)