RFI_Army HEMP HMFT Terminal_28Sept2026.docx

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

Product Manager for Wideband Enterprise Satellite Systems (PdM WESS)

W15P7T-27-R-HMFT

Synopsis:

Request for Information (RFI) for a potential requirement for production, installation and sustainment support of high-altitude electromagnetic pulse (HEMP) hardened satellite communications terminals.

This is an RFI only. This notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a Request For Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. The information provided in this notice is subject to change and is not binding on the government.

DESCRIPTION

Product Manager Wideband Enterprise Satellite Systems (PdM WESS) is seeking information on companies with a comprehensive background in producing, installing and maintaining up to a quantity of nine state-of-the-art High Altitude Electromagnetic Pulse (HEMP) hardened medium fixed Satellite Communications Earth Terminals. PdM WESS is tentatively planning to acquire these terminals to be installed within the continental United States. The Government tentatively plans to issue a solicitation for a HEMP Hardened Medium Fixed SATCOM Terminal that operates in X Band, with selective polarization operation. The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 517410: Satellite Telecommunications.

This is an RFI only. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes. It does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. This RFI does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. Further, PdM WESS is not at this time seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals. Responders are advised that the U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI; all costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the respondent’s expense. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP, if any is issued. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) website. It is the responsibility of the potential offerors to monitor that site for additional information.

BACKGROUND

PdM WESS, Fort Belvoir, VA, manages the acquisition, development, modernization and sustainment of enterprise SATCOM systems and satellite network control and planning systems for the Wideband Global Satellite (WGS), Defense Satellite Communications Systems, and commercial satellite constellations.

Production:

Production of HEMP Hardened Medium Fixed Terminals will be required. The Government will perform installation of the terminal with technical support from the supplier.

Period of Performance (PoP):

The PoP for production for the maximum quantity of up to nine terminals is anticipated to be 5 years after contract award with up to a two-year delivery time on each Delivery Order.

Security Requirement:

A facility security clearance level of SECRET will be required. Personnel performing on-site activities including installation, de-installation, training, maintenance, and technical support will typically be required to possess a SECRET or higher-level security clearance.

REQUESTED INFORMATION

Interested potential offerors are asked to provide a white paper containing the following specific information:

1. Name, address, and Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code of your company.

1. Name, mailing address, overnight delivery address (if different from mailing address), phone number, and e-mail address of a designated point of contact.

1. Business type (large business, small business, small, disadvantaged business, 8(a)-certified small, disadvantaged business, HUBZone small business, woman-owned small business, very small business, veteran-owned small business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business) as defined in the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS), 2022 version for NAICS 517410.

1. The facility security clearance level.

1. No more than 10 pages describe how your company’s technical expertise can provide the required hardware. Limit the inclusion of proprietary information in your response to only what is essential to demonstrate your company’s expertise and clearly identify all proprietary information:

Current capabilities/knowledge your team offers for the production and fielding of HEMP hardened medium fixed SATCOM terminals. Specifically, please address the following:

i. Do you offer HEMP hardened fixed SATCOM terminals?

ii. If so, are they currently certified for operation on the WGS constellation?

The category of SATCOM terminals that is required is HEMP Hardened Medium Fixed Terminal in accordance with MIL-STD 188-164C w/Change 2 and Revision A of MIL-STD 188-125A.

Please discuss whether this category presents an obstacle/barrier to your company’s participation in this tentative acquisition.

Please provide any available brochures, photographs, illustrations and technical descriptions that describe your company's current products that most closely match the required capabilities.

RESPONSES

Please submit your RFI responses for the above requested information in PDF or Microsoft Word format no later than (NLT) Noon EST on 15 October 2026 to Dr. Renee J Bayton, Contract Specialist at renee.j.bayton.civ@army.mil and Licinda M Peters, Contracting Officer at licinda.m.peters.civ@army.mil

INDUSTRY DISCUSSION

PdM WESS representatives may or may not choose to meet with potential offerors. Such discussions would only be intended to get further clarification of potential capability to meet the requirements.

QUESTIONS

All questions related to the RFI shall be submitted no later than (NLT) 1200 Noon EST on 07 October 2026 via email Dr. Renee J Bayton, Contract Specialist at renee.j.bayton.civ@army.mil and Licinda M Peters, Contracting Officer at licinda.m.peters.civ@army.mil. Respondents who submit questions in response to the RFI, are requested to use Attachment 0001 “RFI Question Template.” The completed question template should be attached to the email as an Excel document.