SAM #W912CH26Q0038

Sole-Source TSN Training for Army Ground Vehicle Platforms (GE Aerospace Chronos & Helios)

This procurement seeks specialized Time-Sensitive Network (TSN) training for Army engineers working on military ground vehicle platforms, with a focus on the Abrams Ground Platform. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Army Contracting Command (ACC-DTA), Detroit Arsenal, MI - OEM Highlight: - GE Aviation Systems LLC (GE Aerospace) is the sole-source OEM and developer of the proprietary Chronos & Helios TSN software and hardware - Vendors: - GE Aviation Systems LLC (GE Aerospace) - Services Requested: - Two-day, hands-on TSN training course for ground vehicle platform engineers - Includes configuration, network analysis, troubleshooting, and use of Chronos & Helios software - Contractor must provide: - Professional training facility - Operational TSN hardware (switches, computing devices, networking equipment) - Comprehensive training materials - Training must comply with IEEE 802.1 TSN standards - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Training is proprietary to GE Aerospace's Chronos & Helios tools - Sole-source justification due to OEM's exclusive expertise - Delivery required within 60 days of contract award - Place of Performance: - Detroit Arsenal, MI (primary training location) - Niskayuna, NY (GE Aerospace facility referenced in prior notices)

Description

Action Code: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation - Sole Source 

Document Type: Request for Quotation (RFQ)

Solicitation Number: W912CH-26-Q-0038

Posted Date: March 25, 2026

Response Due Date: April 08, 2026, 5:00 PM EST

Product Service Code (PSC): U0013 - Education/Training- Combat

NAICS Code: 611430 - Professional and Management Development Training

Contracting Office: Army Contracting Command - Detroit

Point of Contact: Michael P Suhy, Contracting Officer, michael.p.suhy.civ@army.mil, 571-588-9377.

Description of Requirement

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

The Department of the Army intends to award a firm-fixed-price, sole-source contract to GE Aviation Systems LLC, 3290 Patterson Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512-1934, for Time-Sensitive Network (TSN) training services. The authority for this non-competitive action is FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), soliciting from a single source because the contracting officer has determined that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source is reasonably available. GE Aerospace is the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and developer of the proprietary Chronos & Helios software and associated hardware, making them the only source capable of providing the required in-depth training on their systems for military ground vehicle platforms.

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