Time Sensitive Network Training on Military Ground Vehicles
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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 intends to award a firm-fixed-price, sole-source contract to GE Aviation Systems LLC for Time-Sensitive Network (TSN) training services on military ground vehicles. This action is justified under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), as GE Aerospace is the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and developer of the proprietary Chronos & Helios software and associated hardware, making them the only source capable of providing the required in-depth training. Quotes are due April 8, 2026, 5:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for a comprehensive two-day (approximately 16 hours) training course on Time-Sensitive Networking for Abrams program engineers. The training aims to equip engineers with the knowledge and skills to configure, manage, analyze, and test TSN networks on the Abrams Ground Vehicle Platform. Key curriculum components include:
- Articulating TSN standards (IEEE 802.1).
- Hands-on configuration of TSN switches and endpoints.
- Utilizing TSN software tools for analysis and testing.
- Troubleshooting TSN networks. The contractor must provide a fully equipped training environment, including a professional facility, operational computing devices, TSN switches, networking hardware, and comprehensive training materials for each attendee.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Period of Performance: Training event to be scheduled for a mutually agreed-upon date within 60 days of contract award.
- Place of Performance: Niskayuna, NY 12309, United States.
- NAICS Code: 611430 - Professional and Management Development Training
- PSC: U013 - Education/Training - Combat
Submission & Deadline
- Quotes Due: April 8, 2026, 5:00 PM EST.
- Submission Instructions: Quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued. Bidders (presumably GE Aviation Systems LLC) must complete blocks 12, 17, 23, 24, and 30 of the solicitation form.
- Contracting Office: Army Contracting Command - Detroit.
- Point of Contact: Michael P Suhy, Contracting Officer, michael.p.suhy.civ@army.mil, 571-588-9377.