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 / Army Contracting Command – Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking industry capabilities for Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) Support for Public Safety Communications (PSC). This RFI is for planning purposes only to inform the Army's acquisition strategy for enhancing its PSC Ecosystem architecture. Responses are due March 31, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
The Army is seeking information from qualified sources capable of providing SETA services to support the Program Director, Battlefield Emergency Communications Systems (PD BECS). The primary focus is on updating established PD BECS enterprise and architecture frameworks for the integration, modernization, standardization, and enhancement of the Army's PSC emergency communications architecture. This effort specifically targets the architecture and underlying technical framework of the PSC environment, excluding any activities associated with the procurement, installation, or fielding of modernized PSC systems. The services aim to ensure components like NG-911 infrastructure, LMR, EMWN, FRBN, and PSAP systems are integrated, interoperable, and compliant with Army, DoW, NENA i3, and ANSI standards.
Key Capabilities Requested
Respondents must demonstrate capabilities in all of the following areas; partial capabilities will not be considered:
- Performance Standards: Corporate membership and active participation in NENA and APCO working groups, and alignment with PD BECS mission needs.
- Engineering and Integration Support: Expertise in integrating and optimizing existing PSC systems (e.g., NG-911, CHE, CAD, LMR, FRBN/FirstNet, EMWN), developing technical roadmaps, assessing architecture, and supporting NG-911 infrastructure implementation (GIS/LIS).
- Cybersecurity Management: Experience with the DoW Risk Management Framework (RMF) process, including overseeing RMF compliance activities like Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) and vulnerability scan reviews for PSC systems.
- PSC Test and Validation: Capability to provide independent test and validation support for interoperability between PD BECS capabilities and other public safety applications, including conducting interoperability testing, system integration, and proof-of-concept demonstrations.
Submission Details & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Request for Information (RFI)
- Response Due: March 31, 2026, at 4:00 PM Daylight Savings Time (DST)
- Submission Format: Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF, maximum 5 pages.
- Email To: rosa.m.acevedomedina.civ@army.mil, mark.c.grimsley.civ@army.mil, and katia.lacoste.civ@army.mil
- Email Subject: "Response to RFI BECS SETA PSC Support"
- Required Information: Company Name & Address, Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), CAGE Code, Point of Contact (Name, Title, Email, Phone). Indicate intent to submit a proposal (Yes/No), business size (small/large), and for small businesses, compliance with FAR 52.219-14 (50% rule). Also, state if a proposal can be submitted within 21 days of solicitation release or the required number of days.
Additional Notes
This RFI is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment to award a contract. The information gathered will be used by the Army to develop its acquisition strategy. No funds are authorized or appropriated for this effort.