Distributed Common Ground System - Army Increment 2

The Distributed Common Ground System - Army Increment 2 (DCGS-A Inc 2) is an unbaselined Major Automated Information System (MAIS) acquisition program within the Department of Defense. Operating under Acquisition Category IAC, this program represents the second increment of the Army's intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance system capabilities. The program appears focused on providing and maintaining information technology infrastructure and communications capabilities to support intelligence operations and analysis.

The federal contract awards associated with DCGS-A Inc 2 primarily consist of IT hardware procurement and wireless services delivery orders ranging from $13,000 to $255,000, with performance periods typically spanning 12 to 42 months. Hardware acquisitions include servers, monitors, laptops, tablets, and secure video teleconferencing equipment, primarily sourced through the Army Desktop and Mobile Computing 3 (ADMC-3) and Information Technology Enterprise Solutions - 3 Hardware (ITES-3H) contract vehicles. Notable contractors include Dell Federal Systems L.P., AT&T Mobility, Verizon Wireless, and various small businesses such as Sterling Computers Corporation and Blue TECH Inc. Wireless service contracts are predominantly awarded through the Wireless Spiral 3 contract vehicle. The Department of the Army serves as the primary funding agency, with the Program Executive Office Intelligence, Electronic Warfare & Sensors frequently appearing as the requiring activity. None of the reviewed contract awards utilized small business set-asides.