Army Contracting Command (ACC) Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG) High Altitude Electromagnetic Pulse (HEMP) hardened medium fixed Satellite Communications Earth Terminals Request for Information (RFI)
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- W15P7T-27-R-HMFT
- Agency
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ACC Aberdeen Proving Ground
Army Contracting Command, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 517410 Satellite Telecommunications
- PSC
- Not on record
- Place of performance
- United States
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About this opportunity
The Army Contracting Command Aberdeen Proving Ground is issuing a Request for Information on behalf of the Product Manager for Wideband Enterprise Satellite Systems seeking capability and capacity data from vendors on High Altitude Electromagnetic Pulse (HEMP) hardened medium fixed Satellite Communications Earth Terminals, with white-paper responses due October 15, 2026.
The RFI covers anticipated procurement of up to nine terminals for installation within the continental United States. Terminals must operate in X Band with selective polarization operation and comply with MIL-STD 188-164C w/Change 2 and MIL-STD 188-125A Revision A. The NAICS code is 517410 (Satellite Telecommunications).
Respondents must hold or be able to obtain a SECRET-level facility security clearance, with personnel requiring SECRET or higher clearances for on-site activities including installation, deinstallation, training, maintenance, and technical support. The anticipated period of performance is five years from contract award with up to two years for delivery per delivery order.
White-paper responses must include company information (name, address, CAGE code, point of contact), business type classification, facility security clearance level, and a maximum 10-page technical description addressing current HEMP-hardened fixed SATCOM terminal capabilities, WGS constellation certification status, and any obstacles to participation. Supporting materials such as brochures, photographs, and technical descriptions are requested.
Questions must be submitted by October 7, 2026, using the provided RFI Question Template in Excel format 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. This RFI does not constitute a binding commitment to issue a future RFP, and the Government will not pay response costs.
Notice text
The Army Contracting Command (ACC) Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG) is hereby issuing the following:
REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)
For our Mission Partner: Product Manager for Wideband Enterprise Satellite Systems (PdM WESS)
Under Solicitation No. W15P7T-27-R-HMFT
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.
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.
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.
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
Please find attached the RFI document and W15P7T-27-R-HMFT_RFI Questions Template_Attch 0001
All questions and responses shall be sent via email to the Contracting Officer Ms. Licinda Peters and Contract Specialist Dr. Renee Bayton.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| W15P7T-27-R-HMFT_RFI Questions Template_Attch 0001.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| RFI_Army HEMP HMFT Terminal_28Sept2026.docx | DOCX document |
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