AN/USC-28(V) Satellite Communication Sets (SCS)

The US Army Communications-Electronic Command (CECOM), operating under the Army Contracting Command at Aberdeen Proving Ground, is seeking to identify potential contractors capable of providing comprehensive maintenance support for the AN/USC-28(V) Satellite Communication Sets (SCS) and the Charon Merged Emulator. The scope of work includes depot-level repair and overhaul of Line Replaceable Units (LRUs), Shop Replaceable Units (SRUs), and end-items for both airborne and ground-based systems, along with Field Maintenance Technician support and testing, inspection, and certification services. Key contract requirements include formal Failure Reporting, Analysis, and Corrective Action (FRACAS) programs with monthly reporting, proactive Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS) management, strict configuration management with Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) procedures, and real-time digital inventory tracking for Government Property. Respondents must demonstrate technical expertise, necessary facility capabilities, security clearance status, and provide detailed answers to a contractor questionnaire addressing past performance on similar military projects, data gap solutions, obsolescence management experience, and configuration management processes. Responses must be submitted in Microsoft Word or Excel format to the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist no later than March 18, 2026, at 10:00 AM EDT.

This is an RFI and Sources Sought notice with no set-aside designation, and no incumbent contractor is identified in the pre-solicitation materials. The anticipated contract will be structured as a Cost-Plus Fixed Fee (IDIQ) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity award with a three-year ordering period and two optional twelve-month extensions, though no specific budget range or award value is disclosed in this notice. The government does not possess a complete technical data package and anticipates that contractors may need to employ reverse engineering or leverage existing expertise to support the maintenance requirements. The procurement encompasses 77 line items of equipment and components associated with the AN/USC-28(V) system, including major assemblies such as processors, digital computers, signal processing units, RF equipment, power supplies, and specialized modules. This RFI does not constitute a guarantee of contract award, and the government will not reimburse respondents for costs incurred in preparing their responses.