RFI_Land Mobile Radio_09DEC2025.docx

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Request For Information (RFI) for Land Mobile Radio (LMR) Modernization and Interoperability Into Base Emergency Communications System (BECS)

The Army Contracting Command - Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG), on behalf of the Program Executive Office Command, Control and Communications-Network (PEO C3N), Project Manager Integrated Enterprise Network (PM IEN), Product Director Base Emergency Communications Systems (PD BECS), is issuing this Request for Information to conduct market research and assess industry capabilities to provide a fully integrated, Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) Project 25 (P25) compliant LMR subsystem. The solution must integrate into the Army’s BECS Enterprise and support interoperability, cybersecurity compliance, lifecycle sustainment, and integration with other BECS components, including Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD), Enterprise Mass Warning and Notification (EMWN), Next Generation 911 (NG-911), and the First Responder Broadband Network (FRBN). This is a market research effort only. No proposals are requested at this time.

1. DESCRIPTION

This RFI is issued solely for market research and planning purposes in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10. It does not constitute a Request for Proposal, Request for Quotation, Invitation for Bid, or a commitment to issue any such solicitation. This RFI does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever.

Respondents are advised that the Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in responding to this RFI. All costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the expense of the respondent. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract.

2. DISCLAIMER

The information provided in this RFI is subject to change and is not binding on the Government. The Government has not made a commitment to procure any of the items discussed, and release of this RFI should not be construed as such a commitment or as authorization to incur cost for which reimbursement would be required or sought.

3. PURPOSE

The Product Directorate is conducting market research to better understand industry capabilities and approaches to delivering a modernized APCO P25 compliant LMR subsystem that integrates into the BECS enterprise.

The objective of this RFI is to assess the ability of industry to deliver a fully integrated, mission-critical LMR subsystem that supports Army emergency response requirements, cybersecurity compliance, lifecycle sustainment, and interoperability with other BECS capabilities, including:

· Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD)

· Enterprise Mass Warning and Notification (EMWN)

· Next Generation 911 (NG911)

· First Responder Broadband Network (FRBN) The Government seeks descriptions of capabilities and approaches only. No proposals, detailed plans, cutover schedules, or technical documentation are requested at this time.

4. INFORMATION REQUESTED

The Government requests industry responses to address the following areas:

a. Company Information

· Company name, Commercial and Government Entity code, Unique Entity Identifier, address, and primary point of contact.

· Identify business size/type (Large Business, Small Business, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, Women-Owned Small Business, HUBZone, 8(a), etc.).

b. Corporate Capability & Experience

· Describe your ability to Engineer, Furnish, Install, Secure, Test, Train, and Sustain a P25-compliant LMR system for a large Department of War installation.

· Provide examples of prior work of similar size, scope, and complexity. Highlight lessons learned and best practices.

· If applicable, describe experience integrating or replacing incumbent systems while maintaining continuity of operations.

c. Standards & Interoperability

· Explain how your solution aligns with P25 mandatory features (e.g., Trunking, Encryption, Over-the-Air Rekeying, Over-the-Air Programming, graceful degradation).

· Describe how your system would provide interoperability with CAD, EMWN, NG911, FRBN, and mutual-aid partners across Ultra-High Frequency, Very High Frequency, and 700/800 Megahertz ranges.

d. Cybersecurity & Compliance

· Describe how you ensure compliance with DoD Risk Management Framework, Defense Information Systems Agency Security Technical Implementation Guides, Federal Information Processing Standards 140-2/140-3, and Zero Trust cybersecurity principles in an LMR environment.

· Explain your approach to ongoing cybersecurity sustainment, including monitoring, patching, and vulnerability management.

e. Transition & Continuity of Operations

· Without providing a detailed cutover plan, describe your approach to transitioning a legacy LMR system into a modernized subsystem while minimizing operational disruption.

· Explain how your solution provides redundancy, survivability, and resilience.

f. Lifecycle Sustainment

· Describe how you approach long-term lifecycle support, including spare parts, software upgrades, and technology refresh.

· Explain how your organization ensures system supportability for 10+ years.

g. Personnel, Security, and Supply Chain

· Describe how your workforce meets requirements for Army installation access, Common Access Cards, and Information Assurance training.

· Explain how you manage supply chain risk and comply with National Defense Authorization Act Section 889 prohibitions.

h. Small Business Participation & Teaming

· If not an Original Equipment Manufacturer, describe how you structure teaming arrangements to ensure complete system delivery.

· Describe your inclusion of small businesses in your delivery approach.

5. RESPONSE INSTRUCTIONS

· Page Limit: Responses shall not exceed 15 pages, excluding cover page and company information.

· Format: Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF, 12-point font, single-spaced, one-inch margins.

· Submission Deadline: Responses are due no later than 02JAN2026 at 04:00 PM Eastern Time (ET).

· Submission Method: Responses shall be submitted electronically via email to the Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer listed below.

· Subject Line: “RFI Response - Land Mobile Radio (LMR) Modernization and Interoperability into BECS - [Company Name]”.

6. SUBMISSION DETAILS

Point of Contacts (POCs):

Contracting Officer (KO):

Ms. Katia Lacoste Army Contracting Command - Aberdeen Proving Ground Email: katia.lacoste.civ@army.mil Contract Specialist (KS) Mr. Mark Grimsley Army Contracting Command – Aberdeen Proving Ground Email: mark.c.grimsley.civ@army.mil

7. SECURITY NOTICE

Do not submit classified material in response to this RFI. The Government will not review or retain any classified submissions. All submitted information shall be controlled, unclassified, and releasable.

8. NOTICE REGARDING PROCUREMENT

No solicitation exists at this time. The Government reserves the right to use information obtained from this RFI for acquisition planning purposes. If a solicitation is issued in the future, it will be announced on the SAM.gov website, and interested parties will be responsible for monitoring the site for updates.

9. FOLLOW-UP

The Government may schedule one-on-one sessions with respondents to further discuss capabilities and approaches. If such events are held, details will be posted separately to SAM.gov.

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