Technical Support and Operational Analysis (TSOA) 26-4 Request for Information (RFI)
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, W6QK ACC-APG, is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) for Technical Support and Operational Analysis (TSOA) 26-4. This RFI aims to foster Government/Industry collaboration to accelerate technology development for Warfighter effectiveness in challenging, contested environments. Submissions are due June 1, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
This RFI seeks information from industry, academia, individuals, and laboratories to identify technologies for the TSOA 26-4 event. The primary goal is to enhance Warfighter effectiveness, efficiency, and lethality in challenging physical, electronic, contested, and low visibility scenarios. Key focus areas for experimentation include:
- Contested Logistics
- Assured Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT)
- Resilient Communications
- Decentralized Command and Control (C2)
- Contested Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR)
- Prolonged Field/Casualty Care
- Counter-Electronic Warfare (EW) and Surveillance
Submission Requirements
Respondents are invited to submit technology white papers. Specifically, submissions must include "Technology Scout Cards" and a "TSOA 26-4 Quad Chart" (template provided). No classified information should be submitted.
Contract & Timeline
This is an RFI for planning purposes only; the Government does NOT intend to award a contract based on this RFI.
- RFI Submission Deadline: June 1, 2026
- Final Down-Select Decisions Communicated: July 30, 2026
Selection for TSOA Event
Selection for participation in a TSOA field experiment will be based on relevance to military operations, current operational needs, breadth of application, technical maturity, and available time. Selected respondents will be notified in writing prior to event execution.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
Not applicable, as this is a Request for Information and not a solicitation for contract award.
Additional Notes
The TSOA 26-4 event will involve a simulated Multi-Domain Operations (MDO) in a contested environment. Respondents must register on the Vulcan website (https://www.vulcan-sof.com). Questions regarding objectives or technical document preparation should be emailed to C5ISR-Experimentation@army.mil with the subject line: "TSOA 26-4 QUESTION(s) for CONUS/OCONUS Experimentation."