(RFI): Multispectral Screening Obscuration Modules (SOM)
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- W911SR-26-R-MSOM
- 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
- 332993 Ammunition (except Small Arms) Manufacturing
- PSC
- 1040 Chemical Weapons And Equipment
- Place of performance
- Gunpowder, Maryland 21010, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Army Materiel Command Army Contracting Command Aberdeen Proving Ground is issuing a Request for Information to identify sources capable of developing, testing, and manufacturing the Screening Obscuration Module—Multispectral (SOM-M), with responses due by May 29, 2026.
The SOM-M is a modular, man-portable, ground-emplaced obscuration and screening system designed for both mounted and dismounted use that produces multi-spectral obscurant clouds to protect Joint Warfighters in CBRN-contested environments. The Government is open to solutions leveraging existing commercial systems, modified systems, or rapid development of new systems and obscurant materials.
Respondents must demonstrate capability to meet specific technical performance parameters: generating an obscurant cloud that effectively degrades visibility across the visual (0.04–1.2 microns), infrared (3–5 microns and 8–12 microns), and millimeter-wave (1–10 millimeters) regions of the electromagnetic spectrum; achieving area coverage of 204 meters in length and ground level to 12 meters in height within 95 seconds or less; and maintaining the obscurant effect for a minimum continuous duration of 12 minutes without resupply.
Responses must be submitted as white papers or concept briefs no longer than five pages, including technical descriptions, past performance, development schedules and scalability, lifecycle and sustainment considerations, and risk and cost analyses. Supplemental materials beyond the five-page limit are permitted. This RFI represents market research and does not guarantee follow-on contract work; responses will inform future program planning. Questions should be directed to Jessica Green-Farley (jessica.r.green-farley.civ@army.mil) or Imani Daiyaan (imani.s.daiyaan.civ@army.mil). The applicable PSC is 1040 (Chemical Weapons and Equipment) and NAICS is 332993 (Ammunition Manufacturing).
Notice text
3 versions
Update #3 · Latest ·
The Joint Product Manager for CBRN Layered Effects is responsible for enabling and enhancing the survivability of our Joint Warfighters so they can fight and win across all domains in a CBRN-contested environment. As the acquisition leader in mobile analytics, our portfolio provides transformative solutions—including advanced reconnaissance systems, sensors, and mobile analytical laboratories—that ensure our military is safeguarded against chemical and biological threats.
To support this mission, the Government is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) to identify sources for the Screening Obscuration Module - Multispectral (SOM-M). The SOM-M is envisioned as a modular, man-portable, ground-emplaced obscuration and screening system for both mounted and dismounted use.
The goal is to acquire a system that produces a multi-spectral obscurant cloud. The technical performance targets for this capability are detailed in Section 3.0 of this document. The Government is open to solutions that include existing commercial systems, modified systems, or the rapid development of a new system and/or obscurant materials.
The purpose of this RFI is to survey industry capabilities in developing, testing, and manufacturing modular Multispectral Screening Obscuration Modules (SOM). The USG seeks to identify innovative solutions and assess industry readiness to meet emerging operational needs. The SOM is envisioned as a modular, man-portable, ground-emplaced obscuration and screening system designed for both mounted and dismounted use.
AMENDMENT 0001 – Industry Questions & Answers (21 May 2026)
The purpose of this update is to provide the Government's responses to industry questions received regarding RFI W911SR-26-R-MSOM. Please refer to the attached document titled "W911SR-26-R-MSOM ---SOM RFI Questions and Answers" for the consolidated list of questions and official Government responses.
All other terms and conditions of the RFI remain unchanged.
AMENDMENT 0002 – Industry Questions & Answers (27 May 2026)
The purpose of this update is to provide additional Government responses to industry questions received regarding RFI W911SR-26-R-MSOM. Please refer to the updated attachment titled "Updated 5.27.26 W911SR-26-R-MSOM ---SOM RFI Questions and Answers" for the full consolidated list of all questions and official Government responses to date.
All other terms and conditions of the RFI remain unchanged.
Update #2 ·
The Joint Product Manager for CBRN Layered Effects is responsible for enabling and enhancing the survivability of our Joint Warfighters so they can fight and win across all domains in a CBRN-contested environment. As the acquisition leader in mobile analytics, our portfolio provides transformative solutions—including advanced reconnaissance systems, sensors, and mobile analytical laboratories—that ensure our military is safeguarded against chemical and biological threats.
To support this mission, the Government is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) to identify sources for the Screening Obscuration Module - Multispectral (SOM-M). The SOM-M is envisioned as a modular, man-portable, ground-emplaced obscuration and screening system for both mounted and dismounted use.
The goal is to acquire a system that produces a multi-spectral obscurant cloud. The technical performance targets for this capability are detailed in Section 3.0 of this document. The Government is open to solutions that include existing commercial systems, modified systems, or the rapid development of a new system and/or obscurant materials.
The purpose of this RFI is to survey industry capabilities in developing, testing, and manufacturing modular Multispectral Screening Obscuration Modules (SOM). The USG seeks to identify innovative solutions and assess industry readiness to meet emerging operational needs. The SOM is envisioned as a modular, man-portable, ground-emplaced obscuration and screening system designed for both mounted and dismounted use.
AMENDMENT 0001 – Industry Questions & Answers (21 May 2026)
The purpose of this update is to provide the Government's responses to industry questions received regarding RFI W911SR-26-R-MSOM. Please refer to the attached document titled "W911SR-26-R-MSOM ---SOM RFI Questions and Answers" for the consolidated list of questions and official Government responses.
All other terms and conditions of the RFI remain unchanged.
Update #1 ·
The Joint Product Manager for CBRN Layered Effects is responsible for enabling and enhancing the survivability of our Joint Warfighters so they can fight and win across all domains in a CBRN-contested environment. As the acquisition leader in mobile analytics, our portfolio provides transformative solutions—including advanced reconnaissance systems, sensors, and mobile analytical laboratories—that ensure our military is safeguarded against chemical and biological threats.
To support this mission, the Government is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) to identify sources for the Screening Obscuration Module - Multispectral (SOM-M). The SOM-M is envisioned as a modular, man-portable, ground-emplaced obscuration and screening system for both mounted and dismounted use.
The goal is to acquire a system that produces a multi-spectral obscurant cloud. The technical performance targets for this capability are detailed in Section 3.0 of this document. The Government is open to solutions that include existing commercial systems, modified systems, or the rapid development of a new system and/or obscurant materials.
The purpose of this RFI is to survey industry capabilities in developing, testing, and manufacturing modular Multispectral Screening Obscuration Modules (SOM). The USG seeks to identify innovative solutions and assess industry readiness to meet emerging operational needs. The SOM is envisioned as a modular, man-portable, ground-emplaced obscuration and screening system designed for both mounted and dismounted use.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Updated 5.27.26 W911SR-26-R-MSOM ---SOM RFI Questions and Answers.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| W911SR-26-R-MSOM ---SOM RFI Questions and Answers.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| DS-PubRel-FY26-0063 - JETT RFI - Screening Obscuration Modules - 5.14.26.docx | DOCX document |
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