Soldier Monitoring System (SMS) – Technical Support Services and Equipment
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- W9124C26QA012
- Agency
-
MICC Fort Hood
Mission and Installation Contracting Command, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334220 Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing
- PSC
- 6930 Operation Training Devices
- Place of performance
- Columbia, South Carolina 29207, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The United States Army Drill Sergeant Academy at Fort Jackson, South Carolina intends to issue a sole-source solicitation to BlackOhm LLC for Soldier Monitoring System (SMS) equipment and technical support services, with a pre-solicitation notice response deadline of June 22, 2026. This procurement will proceed under RFO 6.103-1 (Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies Or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements) and will utilize Part 12 Commercial Products and Commercial Services procedures. No small business set-aside applies.
The primary deliverable is the Sigma 5 bodyworn GPS/IoT tracking device, a ruggedized soldier monitoring device featuring up to six-week battery endurance, wireless Qi 1.2 charging, dual-mode and tri-mode GPS with multiband GNSS, multicarrier LTE Cat-M1/NB-IoT, LoRa 915 MHz long-range capability, FIPS 140-2 AES-256 encryption, and compliance with IP68, MIL-STD-810, and MIL-STD-883H standards. Integrated environmental sensors include altimeter, accelerometer, temperature, shock, and vibration monitoring. Device dimensions are 5.5 by 1.35 by 1.9 inches; weight approximately 8 ounces.
The procurement also includes ruggedized laptops and tablets (Getac brand name or equal) required to operate the SMS monitoring platform and support field operations. Specified platforms include the Getac S410 Rugged Laptop with Intel i5/i7 processor and 14-inch sunlight-readable display (1,000 nits), and the Getac ZX70 Rugged Tablet with Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor and 7-inch sunlight-readable LumiBond display.
Primary PSC is 7035 (Information Technology Equipment); secondary PSC is R706 (Logistics Support Services). Primary NAICS is 334220 (Radio and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing); size standard is 1,250 employees.
Notice text
2 versions
Update #2 · Latest ·
This requirement will be solicited as a Sole Source procurement to BlackOhm LLC under the authority of RFO 6.103-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies Or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements.
The acquisition will utilize Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) Part 12 Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services.
No small business set‑aside applies.
PSC:
- 7035 – Information Technology Equipment (primary for Sigma 5 hardware)
- R706 – Logistics Support Services (ancillary freight/packaging/palletization if applicable)
- NAICS:
- 334220 – Radio and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing (Primary NAICS for body‑worn GPS/IoT tracking devices)
- Size Standard: 1,250 employees
The United States Army Drill Sergeant Academy (USADSA), Fort Jackson, SC, intends to issue a solicitation for the procurement of Soldier Monitoring System (SMS) equipment, specifically:
A. Sigma 5 Soldier Monitoring Devices (BlackOhm LLC)
Body‑worn, ruggedized GPS/IoT tracking devices meeting the following salient characteristics (partial list):
- Up to 6‑week battery endurance
- Wireless Qi 1.2 charging
- Lithium Iron Phosphate battery (2,000+ cycles)
- Dual‑mode + tri‑mode GPS (redundant)
- Multi‑band GNSS
- Multi‑carrier LTE Cat‑M1 / NB‑IoT
- LoRa 915 MHz long‑range capability
- FIPS 140‑2 AES‑256 encryption
- IP68, MIL‑STD‑810, MIL‑STD‑883H
- Dimensions: 5.5 x 1.35 x 1.9 inches, approx. 8 oz
- Environmental sensors: altimeter, accelerometer, temperature, shock, vibration
Learn more: Sigma 5 salient characteristics
B. Ruggedized Laptops and Tablets (Getac) - Brand Name or Equal
Required to operate the SMS monitoring platform and support field operations.
Getac S410 Rugged Laptop (or equivalent configuration):
- Intel i5/i7 processor
- 14" sunlight‑readable display (1,000 nits)
- MIL‑STD‑810H, IP53
- Optional dual battery, GPS, LTE/5G
- Multiple I/O ports including Thunderbolt 4
Getac ZX70 Rugged Tablet (or equivalent configuration):
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 660
- 7" sunlight‑readable LumiBond display
- MIL‑STD‑810H, IP67
- Optional barcode/RFID reader
- Optional LTE
C. Ancillary Items (as required)
- Charging stations
- Mounting/docking hardware
- Protective cases
- Freight, packaging, palletization
D. Included Services (Ancillary Only)
Services are limited to:
- Initial configuration of devices
- Firmware/software activation
- Basic familiarization training
- Warranty and lifecycle sustainment per OEM standards
These services are incidental to the purchase of equipment and not a standalone service requirement.
(ii) Procedures for Award & Anticipated Award Date
This acquisition will be conducted using RFO 12.201-1 Simplified Procedures for commercial products.
- Estimated Solicitation Release Date: On or about 25 June 2026
- Estimated Award Date: On or about 15 July 2026
- Delivery Location: Fort Jackson
(iii) Trade Agreements Applicability
If applicable, the solicitation will include the appropriate FAR Part 25 clauses implementing:
- WTO Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
- Free Trade Agreements (FTA)
Examples include:
- FAR 52.225‑5, Trade Agreements
- FAR 52.225‑3, Buy American–Free Trade Agreements–Israeli Trade Act
Additional Information
This notice is not a request for quotes. No solicitation is available at this time.
Update #1 ·
This requirement will be solicited as a Sole Source procurement to BlackOhm LLC under the authority of RFO 6.103-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies Or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements.
The acquisition will utilize Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) Part 12 Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services.
No small business set‑aside applies.
PSC:
- 7035 – Information Technology Equipment (primary for Sigma 5 hardware)
- R706 – Logistics Support Services (ancillary freight/packaging/palletization if applicable)
- NAICS:
- 334220 – Radio and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing (Primary NAICS for body‑worn GPS/IoT tracking devices)
- Size Standard: 1,250 employees
The United States Army Drill Sergeant Academy (USADSA), Fort Jackson, SC, intends to issue a solicitation for the procurement of Soldier Monitoring System (SMS) equipment, specifically:
A. Sigma 5 Soldier Monitoring Devices (BlackOhm LLC)
Body‑worn, ruggedized GPS/IoT tracking devices meeting the following salient characteristics (partial list):
- Up to 6‑week battery endurance
- Wireless Qi 1.2 charging
- Lithium Iron Phosphate battery (2,000+ cycles)
- Dual‑mode + tri‑mode GPS (redundant)
- Multi‑band GNSS
- Multi‑carrier LTE Cat‑M1 / NB‑IoT
- LoRa 915 MHz long‑range capability
- FIPS 140‑2 AES‑256 encryption
- IP68, MIL‑STD‑810, MIL‑STD‑883H
- Dimensions: 5.5 x 1.35 x 1.9 inches, approx. 8 oz
- Environmental sensors: altimeter, accelerometer, temperature, shock, vibration
Learn more: Sigma 5 salient characteristics
B. Ruggedized Laptops and Tablets (Getac)
Required to operate the SMS monitoring platform and support field operations.
Getac S410 Rugged Laptop (or equivalent configuration):
- Intel i5/i7 processor
- 14" sunlight‑readable display (1,000 nits)
- MIL‑STD‑810H, IP53
- Optional dual battery, GPS, LTE/5G
- Multiple I/O ports including Thunderbolt 4
Getac ZX70 Rugged Tablet (or equivalent configuration):
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 660
- 7" sunlight‑readable LumiBond display
- MIL‑STD‑810H, IP67
- Optional barcode/RFID reader
- Optional LTE
C. Ancillary Items (as required)
- Charging stations
- Mounting/docking hardware
- Protective cases
- Freight, packaging, palletization
D. Included Services (Ancillary Only)
Services are limited to:
- Initial configuration of devices
- Firmware/software activation
- Basic familiarization training
- Warranty and lifecycle sustainment per OEM standards
These services are incidental to the purchase of equipment and not a standalone service requirement.
(ii) Procedures for Award & Anticipated Award Date
This acquisition will be conducted using RFO 12.201-1 Simplified Procedures for commercial products.
- Estimated Solicitation Release Date: On or about 25 June 2026
- Estimated Award Date: On or about 15 July 2026
- Delivery Location: Fort Jackson
(iii) Trade Agreements Applicability
If applicable, the solicitation will include the appropriate FAR Part 25 clauses implementing:
- WTO Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
- Free Trade Agreements (FTA)
Examples include:
- FAR 52.225‑5, Trade Agreements
- FAR 52.225‑3, Buy American–Free Trade Agreements–Israeli Trade Act
Additional Information
This notice is not a request for quotes. No solicitation is available at this time.
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation | |
| Soldier Monitoring System (SMS) – Technical Support Services and Equipment | Pre-Solicitation |
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