EWIP RFI.docx

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

Electromagnetic Warfare (EW) Integration Partner for USSOCOM RFI Number: EWFoS0625 Date Issued: 03 June 2025 Response Due Date: 03 July 2025

1. Purpose The United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), Special Operations Forces Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics (SOF AT&L), is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) to identify qualified vendors with the capability, experience, and capacity to serve as the Integration Partner for an emerging Electromagnetic Warfare (EW) Family of Systems (FoS) program.

This RFI is issued solely for planning and market research purposes and does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP). Responses will be used to inform USSOCOM’s acquisition strategy, including possible contract vehicles, teaming constructs, and program structure.

2. Program Overview The EW FoS program is intended to provide SOF operators with integrated, modular, scalable, and rapidly deployable electromagnetic warfare capabilities across multiple domains (air, ground, maritime, and space). These systems will support USSOCOM’s mission to dominate the electromagnetic spectrum in contested and congested environments.

The Integration Partner will be responsible for the systems engineering, integration, test, evaluation, fielding, and sustainment of the EW FoS. This includes overseeing a modular open systems architecture (MOSA) approach that allows for continuous capability insertion, interoperability, and lifecycle flexibility.

3. Requested Information USSOCOM seeks responses from vendors with demonstrated capabilities and experience in the following areas relevant to serving as a Primary Integration Partner:

A. Systems Integration

· Experience leading integration of complex, multi-vendor, multi-domain systems.

· Proven ability to integrate into an existing modular, open-system architecture.

· Integration of government-furnished equipment (GFE) and third-party components.

· Configuration management across hardware, software, and firmware baselines.

· Experience in designing, maintaining, and evolving an open, modular architecture supporting integration of multiple systems (including air, ground, maritime, and space domain capabilities).

B. Program Management & Technical Leadership

· Experience serving as lead integrator or prime on large-scale DoD programs.

· Examples of efficiency in integrating hardware swiftly into existing systems i.e, platform integrations (aircraft, ships, and ground system). Detail strategies and methods employed to ensure rapid procurement, as well as rapid and efficient integration of disparate systems.

· Ability to manage cost, schedule, performance, and risk across a distributed supply chain.

· Agile and DevSecOps-based development and sustainment experience.

· Experience in establishing and managing test and integration labs (hardware-in-the-loop/simulation environments).

· Experience in developing and managing interface control documents (ICDs) to ensure interoperability between platforms, sensors, effectors, and C2 systems; including any Joint or Allied partner interoperability experience.

C. EW and EMSO Expertise

· Detailed description of past and current projects involving electromagnetic warfare systems, including any unique capabilities such as cognitive EW experience, AI-ML-based threat detection, and Mission Data File generation and management capabilities.

· Deep understanding of electronic warfare, electromagnetic spectrum operations (EMSO), SIGINT, and EW support systems.

· Demonstrated capability in integrating EW subsystems across platforms (air, ground, maritime, and space).

· Experience in rapidly integrating Government-Furnished Equipment (GFE) and third-party software and components.

· Knowledge of current and emerging threats in the EMS domain.

· Experience in collecting data using standard formats relevant to electromagnetic warfare. Explanation of how these standard formats have been used in past integrations and the benefits achieved to ingest, correlate, and fuse multiple data/signal sources.

D. Security & Accreditation

· Ability to manage and integrate Cross Domain Solutions and Anti-Tamper controls.

· Procedures in place to ensure compliance with security requirements for classified information and systems.

· Experience in cybersecurity and Risk Management Framework (RMF) compliance.

· Experience conducting physical and cybersecurity assessments on systems, this might include anti-tamper assessments, penetration testing, vulnerability scanning, security audits, or a combination of approaches.

E. Contracting and Teaming Models

· Recommendations on innovative contracting strategies (e.g., OTA, IDIQ, Lead Systems Integrator models).

· Demonstrated success with public-private partnerships or vendor ecosystem management.

· Outline experience in delivering projects in collaboration with USSOCOM, demonstrating a knowledge of their accelerated timelines, streamlined processes, and emphasis on rapid results.

Please ensure compliance with applicable security regulations and streamlined processes to meet procurement and integration goals efficiently.

4. Submission Instructions A. Format

· Should not exceed 10 pages, excluding brochures or appendices.

· Font: Times New Roman, 11-point

· Format: PDF or Word (.docx) B. Content Requirements Please include the following:

1. Company Information

0. Company name, address, DUNS/CAGE, primary point of contact, business size and NAICS

1. Relevant Capabilities

1. Summary of company’s capabilities aligned with Sections 3A–3E

1. Past Performance

2. Examples of prior integration efforts (program names, customers, contract numbers, scope)

1. Facilities & Infrastructure

3. Description of integration, testing, or prototyping labs relevant to EW systems

1. Technology Tools

4. Tools used for model-based systems engineering (MBSE), digital engineering, and integration

1. Suggested Acquisition Approaches

5. Feedback on how to structure the Primary Integration Partner role to maximize innovation, agility, and speed C. Submission Deadline & Instructions Responses are requested by 03 July 2025, and shall be submitted electronically to:

Blake Martin at blake.j.martin.civ@socom.mil; and, Garrick Williams at garrick.m.williams.civ@socom.mil Subject line: “RFI Response – USSOCOM EW FoS Primary Integration Partner”

5. Disclaimers

· This RFI is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or obligation on the part of the Government.

· In accordance with FAR 52.215-3 Request for Information or Solicitation for Planning Purposes, the Government will not pay for any costs incurred because of this notice. Participation is voluntary, and no compensation will be provided.

· USSOCOM may invite select respondents for follow-up technical exchanges or industry days.

· Information marked as proprietary will be safeguarded accordingly.