RFI TCS 8(a) VIK TDP PI

The U.S. Army Capability Program Executive for Command, Control, Communications and Network (CPE C3N), Project Manager Command and Communication Transport (C2T), Product Manager Tactical Communication Systems (PdM TCS), and Army Contracting Command-Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG) are issuing Request for Information (RFI) Number W15P7T-26-R-0007 to solicit industry input on the procurement of Integration Kit Technical Data Package (IK TDP), production services, and platform integration services for 2-Channel Leader and Manpack Radios. These tactical communication systems represent the Army's premier hand-held radio capability, enabling simultaneous operation, interoperability with legacy systems, and compatibility with End User Devices. The RFI seeks to identify interested sources and refine requirements for Integration Kit Technical Data Packages, production performance specifications, and platform integration performance requirements for a follow-on contract award. Key contract requirements include the ability to provide fabrication services, low-rate production capabilities, engineering change support, prototype engineering, mounting solutions, interface cables, and a certified accounting system. Interested vendors must submit responses by March 17, 2026, and should expect the RFI responses to inform the development of a formal solicitation to follow. The RFI solicitation references the vendor questionnaire template and vendor questions/comments template to facilitate industry feedback and clarification requests during this pre-solicitation phase.

This procurement is designated as a Competitive 8(a) set-aside, restricting eligibility to small businesses participating in the Small Business Administration's 8(a) Business Development Program. The current incumbent contractor on the related NAICS Code 541330 contract is ASRC Federal Field Services, LLC, an 8(a) Alaskan Native Corporation, which holds contract W56HZV-17-C-L410 awarded by Army Contracting Command-Warren. The RFI indicates estimated annual requirements of approximately 2,000 Production Installation Kit units per year across Fiscal Years 2026 through 2030, supporting Family of Light, Medium, and Heavy Tactical Vehicles, as well as STRYKER Brigade Combat Team and Armored Combat Vehicles. Respondents are required to maintain SECRET-level security clearances for personnel, comply with Operations Security (OPSEC) procedures, and provide comprehensive technical documentation and deliverables compliant with MIL-STD-31000B standards and ASME specifications. Vendors may submit a supporting white paper limited to three pages in Adobe PDF format to demonstrate company capabilities, and all work will be performed per individual Work Directives issued by the Contracting Officer, with potential travel required to Aberdeen Proving Ground, Fort Bragg, Fort Campbell, Fort Stewart, and other government or contractor facilities.