RFI W56KGY-26-R-0103 Universal Test Set

The Department of the Army Materiel Command, Army Contracting Command at Aberdeen Proving Ground is seeking market research for the AN/GLM-11 (V) 2 Universal Test Set (UTS), a critical electronic device that provides rapid go/no-go evaluation for U.S. dismounted and mounted Counter Radio-Controlled Improvised Explosive Device Electronic Warfare (CREW) systems. The UTS enables warfighters to verify proper system operation before deployment and detect potential faults that could otherwise compromise personnel safety in the field. This Request for Information (RFI) invites interested parties to submit unclassified white papers by December 12, 2025, at 4:00 PM Eastern Time, detailing their corporate capabilities, facilities, security clearance levels, and technical competency to serve as a prime contractor for UTS sustainment hardware production. Responses should address the contractor's ability to support the design, manufacturing, and sustainment of this specialized electronic warfare testing equipment, though respondents should note that the original technical design documentation is owned by the current equipment manufacturer, Textron Systems, and is not available to potential new contractors. Electronic submissions must be directed to the PL EA Mailbox and Contract Specialist Kristen Robertson, with the government seeking to identify qualified sources capable of satisfying future UTS sustainment requirements.

This procurement carries no set-aside designation and represents market research rather than a formal solicitation, meaning no specific award value, quantity requirements, or production timeline has been established at this stage. The government's primary objective is to determine whether qualified contractors exist in the commercial marketplace who possess the necessary technical expertise, manufacturing capabilities, and security clearances to potentially assume production and sustainment responsibilities for the UTS. The pre-solicitation notice falls under NAICS Code 334511 (Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing) and PSC Code 5865 (Electronic Countermeasures, Counter-Countermeasures and Quick Reaction Capability Equipment), indicating the specialized nature of the required capabilities. The ten-page white paper submission limit reflects the government's desire for concise, focused responses that highlight key qualifications without requiring extensive proposal development at this exploratory stage. Interested contractors should view this RFI as an opportunity to establish initial government awareness of their capabilities prior to any formal acquisition action.