Q and A Tracker (20NOV25).xlsx
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This document is a comprehensive Q&A Tracker for the Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) Modernization Call for Solutions (Solicitation IBCS_26-01). The Army is seeking innovative solutions to modernize its Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) system, focusing on a full system architecture that addresses rapid, scalable integration of new capabilities, enhanced survivability, increased mobility, and improved sustainability. The solicitation is a pre-solicitation opportunity targeting hardware and software solutions that can potentially augment or replace existing IBCS capabilities, with an emphasis on open systems architectures, cloud-based strategies, and potential AI/ML integration.
Key details include a submission deadline of 9 December 2025 at 1500 EST, with a multi-phase approach where industry submits solution briefs that may advance to subsequent phases. The Army reserves the right to issue multiple awards as other transaction prototype projects, with no predetermined solution constraints. Proposers must have a SECRET facility clearance, be US persons, and potentially provide Non-Disclosure Agreements with listed advisors. The modernization effort spans multiple domains, including cloud integration, cyber survivability, and system interoperability, with desired capabilities for the Engagement Operations Center, Integrated Fire Control Network relays, and associated components. The solicitation targets a solution that can integrate with current systems like Sentinel A3 and PATRIOT while enabling future expansion to additional sensors and effectors.
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| IBCS_Modernization_Call_for_Solutions_AMD 01_20 Nov 25.pdf | ||
| IBCS Modernization_Call for Solutions (1OCT25).docx | DOCX document | |
| MEIs and OV1_29 Sep 2025.pptx | PPTX presentation |
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| Question # | Questions from Industry | Government Response |
| 1 | Does the government view this call for solutions as a clean sheet effort or an innovative incremental capability upgrade to existing capabilities | The Army is seeking innovative solutions to address stated problem areas and does not intend to prescribe what the solution may be. |
| 2 | Will the government share expected budget and expected industry deliverables with timelines for this effort? | The Army may release further information in later phases of this call for solution. |
| 3 | Will the government provide a comprehensive list of H/W, S/W, subsystems and components of the current systems? | The IBCS Computer Software Configuration Items (CSCIs) are available upon request and verification of credentials. Access to attachments will be granted based on the following terms: |
-Verifiable CAGE code -Only US persons with need to know. Companies under foreign ownership, control or influence will be excluded from access.
-Must have SECRET facility clearance -Must have SECRET safeguarding
| 4 | At what point does the government plan to request pricing information for a request for prototype? | Pricing is part of the phase 3 solution proposal. |
| 5 | Can the government comment on the expected timeline for prototype delivery, testing/experimentation, and integration | The Army desires to understand industry schedule capabilities associated with solution briefs to inform this question and anticipates further discussion on this topic in later phases of this call for solution. |
| 6 | What current systems/architectures/protocols/data layers/Networks must the modernize architecture integrate with and on what timeline? | Solutions shall be able perform functions as demonstrated in the Operational View 1 and must maintain modular open systems approach to enable rapid technology insertion and interoperability. |
| 7 | Will the government discuss how this effort relates to or plans to connect with the Next Generation Command and Control effort? | Per the call for solutions, the Army desires adaptable solutions defined by open systems architectures to faciliate rapid system of system integration and scalability. |
| 8 | Does the government plan to have industry forum to help industry understand and clarify the government desired end-state, connection points, and timelines for this effort? | The Army is seeking innovative solutions to address stated problem areas and does not intend to prescribe what the solution may be. Additionally, the Army desires to understand industry schedule capabilities associated with solution briefs and anticipates further discussion on this topic in later phases of this call for solution. |
| 9 | Is the Government's intent that this Call for Solutions will supersede or integrate with existing efforts such as the IBCS Guam Defense OT (AMTC 24-08) effort? | This call for solutions does not supersede existing OTAs or other contracts. Integration efforts are solution dependent. |
| 10 | Will software/hardware developed as a result of this Call for Solutions replace existing and/or augment existing IBCS capabilities? | Software/hardware developed as a result of this Call for Solutions and any resultant award may augment or replace existing IBCS capabilities. |
| 11 | Will there be a Lead Systems Integrator (LSI) role associated with this work? If so, will the LSI role be performed by the government or another party? | The LSI function may be performed by the Government or by another party. |
| 12 | Will this be multi-award? If multi-award, how will the government award individual tasks? | The Government reserves the right to issue multiple awards or to refrain from award. Awards will be made as other transaction prototype projects. |
| 13 | Will the Government provide a bidders’ library to include desired hardware and software system specifications (an IBCS 101) and hardware/software ICDs? | Based on solution briefs, the Army may provide system specifications and appropriate ICDs in phases 2 and 3 of the call for solutions. |
| 14 | Will the Government allow for site surveys? | The Army does not intend to allow site surveys. |
| 15 | Is the desired solution limited to a “full system architecture (inclusive of both hardware and software)” to address rapid, scalable integration of new capabilities, enhanced survivability, increased mobility, and enhanced and enduring sustainability, or should it also include the systems design and prototype of the components for each of these desired attributes? (Section 3 Desired Solution Attributes) | The desired solution is a full system architecture (inclusive of both hardware and software) to address rapid, scalable integration of new capabilities, enhanced survivability, increased mobility, and enhanced and enduring sustainability. |
| 16 | Will the government accept partial solutions for the modernization efforts outlined in the Call for Solution document? | Solution briefs must meet solution submission requirements, be selected for further consideration, and advance to phase 2 and 3 to be eligible for award. |
| 17 | IBCS is going to be placed in Taiwan. Our company currently supports prime contractors that mange several missile systems in Taiwan. Would it be appropriate for our small business to submit a fielding/logistical support solution in the PACOM theater? | Refer to the solution submission requirements and basis of evaluation within the call for solution. |
| 18 | Is there an opportunity to schedule a technical interchange between our technical team and IFMC | Technical interchanges may be conducted in phases 2 and 3 of this effort. |
| 19 | Is planning, especially for coordinated sensor placement and coverage, included in the holistic capabilities? | The IBCS capabilty includes both planning and engagement execution. |
| 20 | Is the IBCS Planner part of the IBCS Modernization effort? | The IBCS capabilty includes both planning and engagement execution. |
| 21 | The Call for Solutions lists resilience and graceful degradation as a key attribute. Would that be accomplished at the IBCS level or at a higher echelon? For example, would dynamic reallocation of sensor coverages be part of IBCS? | Resilience and graceful degradation are enabled both by IBCS and the higher echelon architecture. |
| 22 | Does the Common Mission Command capability include full planning and dynamic battle management for sensor & weapon doctrine (i.e., sensor resource allocation and utilization, raid mitigation, etc.)? | IBCS Mission Command includes defense planning and dynamic battle management during engagement execution. |
| 23 | Are there specific subfunctions of the IBCS Modernization that are intended to have AI/ML incorporated within (i.e., sensor load shedding, multi-sensor discrimination, etc.)? | The Army is seeking innovative solutions to address stated problem areas and does not intend to prescribe what the solution may be; however, the USG desires to leverage AI technologies in order to reduce human cognitive load, augmentation of required operator functional tasks and increase system performance in the areas of Engagement Operations, Force Operations, and Support operations. |
| 24 | What is the current ECU and power source for the S280 shelter? | The current S280-based EOC is powered by a 60kw generator (PP3106). There is a redundant power requirement. |
| 25 | What is the current power draw for the S280 shelter? | Approximately 25kW. |
| 26 | For mobility and dispersal: "enable carriage on smaller air/land/sea platforms" is there a desired platform that IFMC PO would like to meet? | The Army is seeking innovative solutions to address stated problem areas and does not intend to prescribe what the solution may be. |
| 27 | For mobility and dispersal: "Reduce emplacement time" Can the current emplacement time for IBCS EOC, ICE, and Relay be provided? Is there an desired emplacement time for that IFMC PO would like to meet for those MEIs? | The current IBCS requirement is for MEI's to march order and emplace within 45 minutes (T) and 15 minutes (O). |
| 28 | Can you please confirm for call IBCS_26-01 if one submission is permitted per organization or one for per UEI? | If a company desires to propose multiple solutions, it may submit one solution brief per solution, subject to the solution brief requirements listed in the call. |
| 29 | Is it possible for you to facilitate a short technical exchange with the IFMC team to make sure we understand the intent? | Technical interchanges may be conducted in phases 2 and 3 of this effort. |
| 30 | I think a lot of industry is confused if this is about improving survivability, reducing HW SWAP, and improving signatures, or if this is a call for good ideas on how to rearchitect IBCS in a much more wholistic or clean sheet way that may take some queues from the PEO C3N Next Gen C2 (NGC2) program | The Army is seeking innovative solutions to address stated problem areas and does not intend to prescribe what the solution may be. |
| 31 | Can the Government confirm it's requiring as part of the Solution Briefs copies of all signed NDAs with Non-Government Advisors? And confirm the NDAs do not have any page limitation requirements? | Companies shall provide a copy of the signed NDAs to the Government with submissions. NDAs do not have page limitation requirements. |
| 32 | Can the Government confirm it's requiring as part of the Solution Briefs: (a) the results of the Contractor's OCI analysis, (b) description of the methodology used, (c) confirmation of other no actual or potential OCIs, or identification of actual or potential OCIs, (d) delivery of an OCI Mitigation Plan for instances of an actual or perceived OCI, and (e) confirmation there are no post-employement restrictions on former Federal officers or employees that are directly participating on the Call For Solution? | Refer to the OCI requirements within the call for solution. |
| 33 | Can the Government confirm the Contractor should not be using the general guidelines for Solution Briefs in Section C of ATTACHMENT 1 fo Army Open Solicitiation W9128Z-25-S-A002? The Contractor understands the Government intentionally provided bespoke guidance in the IBCS Modernization Call for Solutions for Solution Brief content, but appreciates confirmation to ensure it is being responsive. | Companies shall use the solution brief submission requirements listed in the IBCS Modernization call for solutions (26-01). |
| 34 | Section 7 lists 30 potential advisors with which submitters are recommended to complete NDAs. Even for large companies, executing 30 NDAs is a significant task. We request that the Government poll its potential advisors for participation in this competition (SAIC is potentially a prime or subcontract solution submitter) and eliminate those companies from reviewing submitted solutions. This action will eliminate the appearance of potential OCI within the Govenments Advisory Team. If the Government will not eliminate submitting companies from its Advisory Team, please publish which advisors are from submitting companies so bidders can prioritize NDAs with those Advisory companies. | Non-Government advisors have been updated in Amendment 01 to the Call for Solutions. |
| 35 | Is the Government interested in solutions that focus on the MEIs only or is the Government interested in launcher and radar improvements to mobility alongside MEI improvements? | The Army is seeking innovative solutions to address stated problem areas and does not intend to prescribe what the solution may be. |
| 36 | Is the IBCS PMO taking questions from industry during the Gov’t shutdown, or does industry need to wait until the shutdown is resolved? | Questions shall be submitted IAW the call for solutions. |
| 37 | Besides this SAM.GOV ID, SAM.gov, please list any other Army-controlled, public-facing documentation Industry can review in preparation to submit a Solution Brief | No other information is released at this time. |
| 38 | What Impact Levels will the IBCS Modernization cover? | Impact levels may be defined in later phases of the call for solutions. |
| 39 | What is the IFMC PMO’s cloud strategy for IBCS Modernization? | The Army is seeking innovative solutions to address stated problem areas and does not intend to prescribe what the solution may be; however, the Army desires a cloud based strategy to employ cloud native solutions initially for tactical products with migration to non-native cloud solutions. Developmental infrastructure should not be limited to cloud native. |
| 40 | Which portions of IBCS – Engagement Operations Center, Integrated Fire Control Network relays, etc. – will be required to connect to the cloud? | The Army is seeking innovative solutions to address stated problem areas and does not intend to prescribe what the solution may be; however, the Army desires a solution architecture that includes a mixture of cloud native and externally hosted cloud based solutions consistent with the call for scalability and reliability. |
| 41 | Which cloud-based systems would the proposed modern IBCS solution need to integrate with initially and long-term? Sentinel A3 and PATRIOT, or more? | Cloud based solutions may not preclude connectivity with adapted components (e.g. sensors and effectors). |
| 42 | Is cloud procurement planned as part of the overall possible acquisition, or will cloud service be purchased outside this possible acquisition? | Cloud procurement is tied to a specific solution offering and if a solution offering is selected the appropiate path for that procurement would be determined in future phases. |
| 43 | If internal cloud acquisition is planned, which phases of IBCS modernization would be in scope. Phases of modernization could include: Research & Development, Engineering & Integration, Evaluation & Pilot Deployment, and Fielding & Sustainment. | Cloud procurement is tied to a specific solution offering and if a solution offering is selected the appropiate path for that procurement would be determined in future phases. |
| 44 | If external acquisition is planned, which Army or DoW/DoD procurement vehicle will be used, and which phases of modernization would be in scope? | The Army will use the most appropriate procurement vehicle available to award the selected modernization requirements. |
| 45 | What percentage of the IBCS Modernization does the IFMC PMO envision being hosted in on-premise, hyperscale cloud, at the edge and disconnected? | The Army is seeking innovative solutions to address stated problem areas and does not intend to prescribe what the solution may be. |
| 46 | If the IBCS Modernization requires NSA Raise The Bar (RTB) cross domain solutions, please list the directional flow(s) needed. List file and data types too. | The Army may release further information in later phases of this call for solution. |
| 47 | Where does the IFMC PMO envision Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning (AI/ML) to take place? At the edge, in the cloud or both? | The Army does not intend to direct location of AI/ML capability. |
| 48 | What are the Mission Partner requirements for this modern system? Should Industry prepare for hardware, software and data sharing? | Per the call for solutions, the Army desires adaptable and modular solutions defined by open systems architectures to facilitate rapid system of system integration and scalability. This enables mission partner requirements. |
| 49 | Can you please clarify whether criteria is missing in the solicitation? Under the “Solution Brief Basis of Evaluation” section of the subject solicitation it says “All evaluation criteria (A, B, C) are of equal importance”, however there are only two criteria listed: “A: Technical Merit”, and “B: Schedule”. Is there a third criteria (C) missing from this section? Or are there only two evaluation criteria (A and B)? | The reference to a third evaluation criteria was erroneous and has been removed. |
| 50 | Is there appetite to issue a sole-source follow-on production contract to produce the IBCS Modernization capability? | The Army may release further information in later phases of this call for solution. |
| 51 | Will the Government please provide Attachment 0002 Affirmation of Business Status Certification? As stated n 6.1.e.i | Attachment 0002 has been removed from the call for solutions and will be completed in later phases of this call for solution. |
| 52 | Will the Government define "inserted textboxes" for the purposes of this instruction as stated in 6.1? Text boxes are commonly used in Word documents to set certain text apart from the narrative. | Text boxes may be used; however, textboxes/pop-ups or internet links to additional information are prohibited and will not be considered. |
| 53 | Given the government shutdown, does the government anticipate changes in the delivery due date? With the cancellation of the industry day, additional time allows industry to provide a more detailed response ensuring the government receives the highest quality solutions. Our recommendation is for responses to be due 30-45 days following completion of the rescheduled industry day. Should the government decide not to hold an industry day, we recommend responses be due 30-45 days following the reopening of the government. We respectfully requests the government provide clarification and/or updated guidance to industry regarding the delivery due date. | Refer to the call for solutions for submission timeline requirements. |
| 54 | As the LSI, what is the government’s plan for managing and governing Interface Control Documents (ICDs) across multiple modernization efforts? | The Army plans to continue to manage its relevant ICDs but is open to offers that provide relveant adapitiblity as defined in the solution request. |
| 55 | Does the Government plan on delivering a Technical Data Package (TDP) or establish a reading room to selected contractors in Phase 3 for incorporation into the full proposal? | The Army may release further information in later phases of this call for solution. |
| 56 | Award Dates: What is the government’s anticipated date for Phase 1 selection of offerors for advancement to Phase 2/3? | This date is not known at this time. |
| 57 | The attachment – Attachment 0002 – Affirmation of Business Status Certification – is not included on SAM.gov. Request the government provide the required attachment as indicated on page 9 of the Call Number. | Attachment 0002 has been removed from the call for solutions and will be completed in later phases of this call for solution. |
| 58 | The originating agency appears to be the Hardware Product Office. Our proposed solution is software-only - we are interested in proposing a capability that would be a powerful digital mission engineering enabler. Is that capability in scope or is the Gov looking for hardware solutions? | Solutions must meet solution submission requirements, be evaluated as having technical merit, be selected for further consideration, and advance to phase 2 and 3 to be eligible for award. |
| 59 | Are only integrated hardware and software solutions considered? | Solutions must meet solution submission requirements, be evaluated as having technical merit, be selected for further consideration, and advance to phase 2 and 3 to be eligible for award. |
| 60 | The Government has previously sought capabilities from industry through the AMTC OTA to expand the IBCS. Does this solicitation via the AOS Call for Solutions signal a pivot away from the AMTC OTA as a preferred contracting path for the IBCS overall? Or should industry expect the use of both contracting paths simultaneously? | The Army is continuing to pursue the AMTC OTA in parallel with the AOS Call for Solutions. |
| 61 | What Technology Readiness Level (TRL) is expected for prototype components at the conclusion of Phase 3? | Solution maturity supports integration into Army Air and Missile Defense Architecture and readiness for operational assessment and continued evaluation. |
| 62 | Are there core IBCS baseline components or interfaces that must remain unchanged in proposed solutions? | Solutions shall be able perform functions as demonstrated in the Operational View 1 and must maintain modular open systems approach to enable rapid technology insertion and interoperability. IBCS baseline components are not required for solution briefs. |
| 63 | The problem statement defines Survivability in terms of SWaP and Detection. Is Cyber Survivability (continued operation in cyber contested environments) within scope of this call for solutions or are cyber concerns limited to "cybersecurity accreditation requirements"? | Cyber survivability is within scope of this call for solutions. |
| 64 | What MOSA standards (FACE, SOSA, CMOSS, etc.) will govern system architecture compliance? | The Army is seeking innovative solutions to address stated problem areas and does not intend to prescribe what the solution may be; however, compliance with an established standard provides value to adapatibility. |
| 65 | How does the Government plan to evaluate System-of-Systems (SoS) integration performance — interoperability testing, open APIs, or interface maturity? | Refer to the basis of evaluation within the call for solution. |
| 66 | What level of AI/ML autonomy does the Government envision — decision support, operator assist, or partially autonomous control? | The Army is seeking innovative solutions to address stated problem areas and does not intend to prescribe what the solution may be. |
| 67 | Are there defined cybersecurity accreditation pathways (e.g., RMF, ATO baselines) tailored for AI/ML components? | The Army is seeking innovative solutions to address stated problem areas and does not intend to prescribe what the solution may be. |
| 68 | What is the desired sustainment model — organic Army sustainment, contractor logistics support, or hybrid? | The desired endstate is organic Army sustainment. |
| 69 | Will the Government evaluate cybersecurity sustainment and continuous ATO maintenance as part of Supportability? | These are elements of long term life cycle costs and will be evaluated under supportability. |
| 70 | Can the Government outline the anticipated transition path from OT prototype (10 U.S.C. 4022) to potential production contract? | The Army may release further information in later phases of this call for solution. |
| 71 | Will the Government accept modular submissions focused on specific capability areas, or does it prefer a single integrated solution? | The desired solution is a full system architecture (inclusive of both hardware and software) to address rapid, scalable integration of new capabilities, enhanced survivability, increased mobility, and enhanced and enduring sustainability. Refer to the solution submission requirements and basis of evaluation within the call for solution. |
| 72 | Can the Government elaborate on the relative weighting among innovation, scalability, and feasibility within “Technical Merit”? | Refer to the Solution Brief Basis of Evaluation for the definition of technical merit. |
| 73 | How will the Government assess teaming approaches and integration strategies among large and small business partners? | Companies may propose teaming approaches and integration strategies as they see fit to best respond to the call for solutions. |
| 74 | May offerors include classified or controlled-access supplements under separate cover, and if so, what transmission method should be used? | Phase 1 submissions should be UNCLASSIFIED. |
| 75 | Is the development of AI and ML algorithms required as part of the offerors solution, or the ability to integrate AI/ML capabilities into the solution? | AI/ML is a desired solution attribute. |
| 76 | For integration of AI/ML capabilities, are there specific use cases or scenarios the Government is prioritizing? | The Army is seeking innovative solutions to address stated problem areas and does not intend to prescribe what the solution may be. |
| 77 | Regarding "current system architecture must evolve" -- is there an expectation of a migration from the current environment to a new environment? If so, what is the composition of the current environment? | Refer to the Call for Solutions attachment, OV-1, for current environment. |
| 78 | Is there any currently licensed software that should be included in future architecture? | It is desired that solutions include Red Hat Enterprise License (RHEL). |
| 79 | What is the classification of the system (confidentiality, integrity, and availability) for cybersecurity accreditation purposes? | Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability classification for IBCS is High across all three components due to its role as a mission-critical defense system handling sensitive and classified information. |
| 80 | Are there existing technical teams (either Government or contractor) that respondents should expect to work with in this environment? If so, what roles do they currently fulfill? | The IFMC Project Office will centrally manage this effort. |
| 81 | Regarding "the technical approach must demonstrate the ability to scale," can you provide more clarification on what scale means here? Is it more users? More systems? More capabilities to be integrated? | Scale includes, but it is not limited to, more users, systems, and capabilities. |
| 82 | Does the Government intend on leveraging existing Government Reference Architectures (GRAs) and Open System Architectures like WOSA as part of their Modularity solution? | The Army is seeking innovative solutions to address stated problem areas and does not intend to prescribe what the solution may be; however, compliance with an established standard provides value to adapatibility. |
| 83 | How does the Government plan on enforcing MOSA and not relying on industry proprietary architectures? | A non-MOSA compliant solution will be evaluated as not having technical merit. |
| 84 | Are graphics, diagrams, and tables exempt from the 12-point “Arial” font requirement? | No. Font requirements are as stated in the call for solutions. |
| 85 | If invited to Phase 2, will specific instructions be provided for the pitch session? | Phase 2 and/or Phase 3 submission requirements and evaluation criteria will be outlined within the invitation into the respective phase. |
| 86 | Are there specific benchmarks or metrics for survivability, adaptability, and supportability that vendors should aim to meet? | The Army is seeking innovative solutions to address stated problem areas and does not intend to prescribe what the solution may be. |
| 87 | What assumptions should vendors use when developing their notional schedules, and how will the Government evaluate the feasibility of these schedules? | Reference the call for solutions solution brief basis of evaluation for schedule evaluation criteria. |
| 88 | Is voice communication being addressed in this request for solution? If so, what is the current voice communication solution? | Modernized voice communications may be addressed as part of solution offerings in response to desired solution attributes. Current voice solutions leverage VOIP solutions and Army Program of Record Tactical Radios. |
| 89 | Section 2, Problem Statement, discusses Detection Vulnerability. Does detection also incorporate Geo-Location? | Yes, preventing/limiting geo-location through detection is included. |
| 90 | Attachment 0002 – Affirmation of Business Status Certification, referenced in section 6.1 e, is not posted on the sam.gov opportunity website. Would the Government please provide Attachment 0002? | Attachment 0002 has been removed from the call for solutions and will be completed in later phases of this call for solution. |
| 91 | In section 6.1 “Solution Brief Basis for Evaluation” section, there is a reference to evaluation criteria C (“All evaluation criteria (A, B, C ) are of equal importance.”); however, there is no further description or detail of it. Would the Government please provide more detail as to what criteria C is? | The reference to a third evaluation criteria was erroneous and has been removed. |
| 92 | We have begun contacting the 30 non-government advisors, as listed in section 7; and as instructed, plan on submitting copies of the Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) with our response. However, some of these advisors are not aware that they are included in this effort and therefore will not sign an NDA. Would the Government please confirm if the list of 30 advisors is correct? | Non-Government advisors have been updated in Amendment 01 to the Call for Solutions. |
| 93 | Given “adaptability” and “supportability” are identified as “problem areas to address”, is there any Digital Engineering element to this requested solution? | Digital engineering may be addressed as part of solution offerings in response to desired solution attributes. |
| 94 | Given “adaptability” and “supportability” are identified as “problem areas to address”, is there a Government Reference Architecture (GRA) against which a response is requested? | The Army is seeking innovative solutions to address stated problem areas and does not intend to prescribe what the solution may be; however, compliance with an established standard provides value to adapatibility. |
| 95 | Who is incumbent for this effort? | This is an unknown solution and thus, there is no incumbent. IBCS is currently produced by Northrop Grumman. |
| 96 | In the Golden Dome and Guam fights is there a desire to receive and process the totality of the IAMD fight (incorporate Navy Equities to include submarine information)? | Yes. |
| 97 | Is the original source code available? | The Army may release further information in later phases of this call for solution. |
| 98 | What C4I data links feed the IBCS? | Current data links include: Link 16, SATCOM, JTIDS, AFATDS, AIAMD, various radars, tactical internet and GCCS. |
| 99 | What additional C4I feeds are desired? Is there any Navy Cooperative Engagement Capability (CEC)? | Solutions shall be able perform functions as demonstrated in the Operational View 1 and must maintain modular open systems approach to enable rapid technology insertion and interoperability. |
| 100 | What is the highest level of classification contained and desired? | Solutions should be able to process SECRET and higher levels of classification. |
| 101 | What is the CONOPS of simultaneous operations and training/exercises? | IBCS currently supports concurrent modes within a task force to support training and Air and Missile Defense Operations. |
| 102 | Is there a preferred operating system? | Red Hat Enterprise License (RHEL) |
| 103 | What are the anticipated future hardware/software add-ons? | Per the call for solutions, the Army desires adaptable solutions defined by open systems architectures to faciliate rapid system of system integration and scalability. |
| 104 | Is there a possibility of getting a demo of the current IBCS for tactical operations? | Representative demonstrations may be available in follow-on phases. |
| 105 | Is this request for a fully functional prototype? | Phase 1 of the call for solutions is for a solution brief. Solution briefs must meet solution submission requirements, be selected for further consideration, and advance to phase 2 and 3 to be eligible for award. |
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