Counter Surveillance and Reconnaissance (CSR) Capabilities Against Space Based Threats

The Department of the Army Materiel Command Contracting Command Redstone Arsenal, through the Program Executive Office Intelligence, Electronic Warfare & Sensors (PEO IEW&S), is seeking ground-based counter surveillance and reconnaissance (CSR) capabilities specifically designed to counter space-based threats. This multi-phase down-select process will identify capable vendors for subsequent classified solicitation notices and potential classified solicitations that may result in Other Transaction (OT) contracts or agreements utilizing a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) pathway. Vendors must demonstrate current ability to produce terrestrial counter-surveillance reconnaissance prototypes, employ personnel with Top Secret/SCI clearances, maintain an SCI-compliant facility, and possess email capability via the Joint Worldwide Intelligence Communication System (JWICS). The government may utilize System Engineering and Technical Assistance Contractors (SETAC) and Federally Funded Research Development Centers (FFRDC) to review vendor responses. Interested companies must submit their two-page responses by 1600 CST on October 22, 2025, including company name, CAGE code, UEI, point of contact information, and contractor type designation.

This opportunity does not utilize any set-aside designations and is open to all qualified contractors, including non-traditional defense contractors. No current incumbents or existing contractors are identified in the notice, suggesting this may be a new capability development effort. The government has not disclosed specific award values or budget ranges for this procurement, which is typical for sources sought notices at this preliminary stage. The solicitation covers multiple NAICS codes including 334511 (Search and Detection Equipment), 541330 (Engineering Services), and 541715 (R&D in Physical Sciences), indicating the broad technical scope of the requirement. The timeline indicates this is part of a longer acquisition process, with this initial sources sought phase designed to inform subsequent classified solicitation activities. The potential use of Other Transaction Authority under 10 U.S.C. 4022 suggests the government is seeking innovative solutions that may not be available through traditional contracting approaches.