REQUEST FOR INFORMATION: Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) - 13 January 2025
Closed Special Notice Posted
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- Solicitation number
- W15P7T-25-R-0015
- 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
- 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- Place of performance
- Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland 21005, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The United States Army Contracting Command, Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG), on behalf of Program Executive Office Command, Control, Communications and Network (PEO C3N), has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for the Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) program. This special notice is designed to gather industry feedback on draft documentation associated with NGC2 requirements, which represents a fundamental transformation of Army command and control capabilities. The RFI is focused on developing a data-centric approach that enables commanders to make faster and more informed decisions across varying operational environments. It emphasizes a clean-sheet design that will utilize continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD) of a secure, high-performing technology stack. The notice explicitly states that this is an informational request and not a solicitation, with responses being voluntary and no funds available for response preparation.
Contractors interested in participating must submit their responses via email to Contracting Officer Eric Roberts and Contracting Specialist MAJ Quentin Sica by January 23, 2025, at 1600 EST. The NGC2 program aims to create an open architecture with independent, interconnected technology layers using non-proprietary APIs, enabling continuous technology insertion through competition. The anticipated contract will be a Multiple Award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (MA-IDIQ) with an initial competitive prototype order, planned for award in May 2025. Potential contractors will be evaluated across multiple capability pools including Data Layer Applications, Infrastructure, Tactical Communications, AI/DSO Pipelines, and Cybersecurity. The program requires advanced capabilities in areas such as DevSecOps, systems engineering, software development, AI/ML services, and the ability to operate in diverse environments from enterprise-connected to austere communication conditions. Contractors should be prepared to handle proprietary information carefully and understand that all submissions become government property.
Notice text
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Update #2 · Latest ·
15 January 2025: RFI Question file has been updated. Please see the updated file which now includes one additional question.
INTRODUCTION:
The United States Army Contracting Command, Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG), on behalf of Program Executive Office Command, Control, Communications and Network (PEO C3N) is requesting information from industry for Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2).
Potential Offerors are encouraged to subscribe for real-time e-mail notifications when additional information is posted to the SAM.Gov website.
DISCLAIMER:
THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.
PROGRAM BACKGROUND:
NGC2 is a clean-sheet, fundamentally different approach for an Army-wide, data-centric transformation that enables our commanders to make more, faster, and better decisions than the enemy. NGC2 modernization is driven by continuous iteration of flexible requirements, vendor teaming and competition throughout the life cycle, and governance by an AFC product owner and ASA(ALT) program manager working together to plan and rapidly execute capability drops. This approach enables continuous integration and continuous deliver (CI/CD) of a secure, high performing, and adaptive technology stack for data and network architecture for varying operations in environments spanning from enterprise connected and cloud-enabled through austere and communication degraded. Delivering NGC2 will require process innovation across requirements, resourcing, acquisition and contracting.
The Characteristics of Need, available separately on SAM.Gov and now includes a public NetModX update, are reflected in an open architecture, organized as a set of independent layers that rely on Government approved, non-proprietary APIs to interface and dialogue between them. Although independent, each layer is accessed by services that permit inter-layer functionality, such as orchestration that routes data differently in the transport layer depending on the availability of resources in the computer layer. The performance of each layer is improved through DevSecOps across the technology stack. The open interfacing between each layer provides continuous opportunity for technology insertion through competition and enables on-ramps and off-ramps for technology solution providers. At every echelon, the NGC2 ecosystem enables tactical edge survivability by allocating resources to optimize data orchestration and offer tailorability of commanders’ information needs
REQUESTED INFORMATION:
Respondents are requested to provide feedback/comments on draft documentation associated with NGC2 requirements. Draft documents to be released to industry via secure procedures include:
1. Base IDIQ Performance Work Statement (PWS)
2. Prototype Statement of Objectives (SOO)
3. RFI Questions
Proprietary information and trade secrets, if any, must be clearly marked on all materials. All information received that is marked Proprietary will be handled accordingly. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned. All personnel reviewing responses will understand their responsibility for proper use and protection from unauthorized disclosure of proprietary information as described 41 USC 423. The Government shall not be held liable for any damages incurred if proprietary information is not properly identified.
COMPLIANCE:
Attachments are provided for informational purposes only and will be removed from SAM.Gov after the RFI close date.
The USG is generating clearance instructions for industry to receive attachments with CUI markings. A special notice may be separately posted in advance of release to maximize industry’s time for any restricted documents. Interested parties are encouraged to subscribe for real-time notifications if additional information is posted regarding document compliance.
SUBMISSION DETAILS:
Interested parties are requested to respond to this RFI via the provided question excel file.
Parties who wish to respond to this RFI should send responses via email no later than 23 January 2025 1600 EST to Contracting Officer Eric Roberts, eric.j.roberts48.civ@army.mil and Contracting Specialist MAJ Quentin Sica, quentin.sica.mil@army.mil.
Update #1 ·
INTRODUCTION:
The United States Army Contracting Command, Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG), on behalf of Program Executive Office Command, Control, Communications and Network (PEO C3N) is requesting information from industry for Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2).
Potential Offerors are encouraged to subscribe for real-time e-mail notifications when additional information is posted to the SAM.Gov website.
DISCLAIMER:
THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.
PROGRAM BACKGROUND:
NGC2 is a clean-sheet, fundamentally different approach for an Army-wide, data-centric transformation that enables our commanders to make more, faster, and better decisions than the enemy. NGC2 modernization is driven by continuous iteration of flexible requirements, vendor teaming and competition throughout the life cycle, and governance by an AFC product owner and ASA(ALT) program manager working together to plan and rapidly execute capability drops. This approach enables continuous integration and continuous deliver (CI/CD) of a secure, high performing, and adaptive technology stack for data and network architecture for varying operations in environments spanning from enterprise connected and cloud-enabled through austere and communication degraded. Delivering NGC2 will require process innovation across requirements, resourcing, acquisition and contracting.
The Characteristics of Need, available separately on SAM.Gov and now includes a public NetModX update, are reflected in an open architecture, organized as a set of independent layers that rely on Government approved, non-proprietary APIs to interface and dialogue between them. Although independent, each layer is accessed by services that permit inter-layer functionality, such as orchestration that routes data differently in the transport layer depending on the availability of resources in the computer layer. The performance of each layer is improved through DevSecOps across the technology stack. The open interfacing between each layer provides continuous opportunity for technology insertion through competition and enables on-ramps and off-ramps for technology solution providers. At every echelon, the NGC2 ecosystem enables tactical edge survivability by allocating resources to optimize data orchestration and offer tailorability of commanders’ information needs
REQUESTED INFORMATION:
Respondents are requested to provide feedback/comments on draft documentation associated with NGC2 requirements. Draft documents to be released to industry via secure procedures include:
1. Base IDIQ Performance Work Statement (PWS)
2. Prototype Statement of Objectives (SOO)
3. RFI Questions
Proprietary information and trade secrets, if any, must be clearly marked on all materials. All information received that is marked Proprietary will be handled accordingly. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned. All personnel reviewing responses will understand their responsibility for proper use and protection from unauthorized disclosure of proprietary information as described 41 USC 423. The Government shall not be held liable for any damages incurred if proprietary information is not properly identified.
COMPLIANCE:
Attachments are provided for informational purposes only and will be removed from SAM.Gov after the RFI close date.
The USG is generating clearance instructions for industry to receive attachments with CUI markings. A special notice may be separately posted in advance of release to maximize industry’s time for any restricted documents. Interested parties are encouraged to subscribe for real-time notifications if additional information is posted regarding document compliance.
SUBMISSION DETAILS:
Interested parties are requested to respond to this RFI via the provided question excel file.
Parties who wish to respond to this RFI should send responses via email no later than 23 January 2025 1600 EST to Contracting Officer Eric Roberts, eric.j.roberts48.civ@army.mil and Contracting Specialist MAJ Quentin Sica, quentin.sica.mil@army.mil.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| NGC2 RFI Questions - 15 January Update.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Draft NGC2 IDIQ Performance Work Statement (PWS).docx | DOCX document | |
| Draft NGC2 Prototype Statement of Objectives (SOO).docx | DOCX document | |
| NGC2 RFI Questions.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Draft Solicitation: Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) - 03 February 2025 | Pre-Solicitation | |
| This notice | Special Notice | |
| REQUEST FOR INFORMATION: Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) | Pre-Solicitation |
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