Time Sensitive Network Training on Military Ground Vehicles

The Department of the Army is seeking a sole-source contract for Time-Sensitive Network (TSN) training services on military ground vehicle platforms through Army Contracting Command - Detroit. The procurement requires a comprehensive two-day, approximately 16-hour in-person training course covering IEEE 802.1 TSN Standards fundamentals, hands-on configuration of TSN switches and network endpoints, and operation of proprietary Chronos & Helios software tools for network analysis and troubleshooting. Key contract requirements include provision of a fully equipped professional training facility, operational TSN switches and computing devices, software tools, and comprehensive training materials for all attendees. The government will conduct 100% inspection and acceptance at the destination to verify facility readiness, attendee participation, and material distribution. The response deadline is April 8, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST, with training to be scheduled within 60 days of contract award on mutually agreed dates.

This is a sole-source acquisition with no small business set-aside, intended for award to GE Aviation Systems LLC of Grand Rapids, Michigan, as the original equipment manufacturer and sole developer of the required proprietary Chronos & Helios software and associated hardware. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the solicitation documents. The contract will be structured as a firm-fixed-price service agreement under NAICS code 611420 (Professional and Management Development Training) and PSC U0013 (Education/Training - Combat). Performance will take place in Schenectady, New York. The solicitation incorporates standard FAR clauses for commercial items along with defense-specific provisions including NIST SP 800-171 cybersecurity requirements and covered defense telecommunications equipment restrictions.