SAM #M67854-26-I-2022

USMC Industry Day: Wearable and Man-Packable CRPA Solutions for Dismounted PNT

This notice announces a USMC Industry Day focused on Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) solutions for dismounted Marines. - Hosted by: USMC Program Manager Tactical Communications and Electromagnetic Warfare (TCE) and Product Manager PNT, under Marine Corps Systems Command (MARCOR SYSCOM) - Purpose: Market research to identify wearable and man-packable Controlled Reception Pattern Antenna (CRPA) solutions for handheld/dismounted use - Key requirements: - Extreme SWaP-C (Size, Weight, Power, and Cost) optimization - Advanced anti-jam performance - Low-profile, ergonomic form factors - Interoperability with current/future military devices, including M-Code GPS receivers - No specific OEMs, vendors, or products named - Event is for information gathering only; not a solicitation or commitment to procure - Participation restricted to US citizens; proprietary information must be protected - Commercial opportunity for companies with relevant PNT/CRPA technologies - No period of performance, quantities, or contract value specified

Potential competitors include major PNT and CRPA solution providers.

Description

PORTFOLIO ACQUISITION EXECUTIVE – MARINE CORPS

POSITIONING NAVIGATION and TIMING

INDUSTRY DAY EVENT

September 16, 2026

Prepared by:

Portfolio Acquisition Executive Marine Corps (PAE MC)

Program Manager Tactical Communications and Electromagnetic Warfare (TCE)

Product Manager (PdM) Position Navigation, and Timing (PNT)

DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A: Approved for public release. Distribution is unlimited.

INTRODUCTION

The PdM PNT sponsors quarterly Industry Day events for PNT capabilities. The purpose of these Industry Days is to provide an opportunity for industry to deliver information on their capabilities that may be relevant to PNT. The next PNT Industry Day will be held by invitation only, in-person on 16 September 2026 in the Regimental Conference Room of the National Museum of the Marine Corps (1775 Semper Fidelis Way, Triangle, VA 22172). The PNT Industry Day event is UNCLASSIFIED. Companies will register via the URL (listed in the message). Registration closes at 1700 EST on 31 August 2026.  The PNT Team will review registrants and assign timeslots.  Timeslots are not guaranteed.  No later than 4 September 2026, a follow-on email will be sent to registrants, providing either an assigned timeslot or advising that a timeslot was not assigned. 

This Industry Day event announcement is issued solely for information and planning purposes as part of Marine Corps market research; it does not constitute a Request for Proposal. No solicitation document exists, and a formal solicitation may or may not be issued by the Government from the Industry Day event, questions, or Government responses. The Government will not be liable for any expenses associated with individual or corporate attendance of this Industry Day event, nor is the Government obligated in any manner based on any submitted question, answer, or response submission. The information obtained through this Industry Day event may be used by PAE MC in developing a future Acquisition Strategy, Performance Work Statement, Statement of Objectives, or Performance Based Specifications.

ATTENDEES ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ADEQUATELY IDENTIFYING, GUARDING AND PROTECTING PROPRIETARY OR COMPETITION SENSITIVE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THEIR DISCOURSE, DEMONSTRATION, OR PRESENTATION PROVIDED TO GOVERNMENT. The Government shall not be liable for damages stemming from improperly identified or discussed proprietary information.  The information provided in this Industry Day announcement and event is notional and may change. The Government is under no obligation to revise any aspect of this announcement should any Government-delivered information herein or at the event change. The Government will provide additional information and issue additional requests for information at its sole discretion.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The United States Marine Corps (USMC) requires resilient, reliable, and secure PNT capabilities that enables effective maneuver warfare and expeditionary operations in Global Positioning System (GPS) denied and Electromagnetic Warfare contested environments. This Industry Day will focus on Wearable and Man-Packable Controlled Reception Pattern Antennas (CRPA) that can be utilized for Handheld or Dismounted applications.

The Government is actively seeking innovative industry solutions to scale technology down to the dismounted operator, while ensuring continuous PNT capability without degrading operator mobility or increasing physical burden.

Examples of capabilities of interest to PdM PMT for this industry day event include, but are not limited to:  

Extreme SWaP-C Optimization: Aggressive reduction in Size, Weight, Power, and Cost. Solutions must operate efficiently on standard dismounted power solutions (e.g., Conformal Wearable Batteries). Form Factor & Ergonomics: Low-profile, conformal, or flexible antenna arrays designed for seamless integration into existing tactical gear (e.g., body armor, plate carriers, backpacks, boot or helmet mounts) without introducing snag hazards or restricting physical movement. Advanced Anti-Jam Performance: Multi-element arrays capable of dynamic null steering and beamforming to counter broadband, narrowband, and continuous wave jamming threats. System Interoperability: Plug-and-play compatibility with current and future End User Devices, tactical radios, and standard military GPS receivers (including M-Code).

Future quarterly Industry Day events may include  additional targeted capabilities, which will be defined in future announcements.

INDUSTRY DAY AGENDA

Those registrants assigned an Industry Day timeslot should be focused on technical capabilities and how their capabilities might meet current and future USMC PNT needs outlined above.  Participation in the Industry Day event is not a prerequisite for submitting any future proposal.

Those who wish to participate will register using this online form. Registration requests via email will not be accepted. Full link: https://virtualindustryday.org/public/projects/669/statement/1181

Only (1) submission per company will be accepted.  Limit white papers and info sheets to a total of four pages.

The PNT Team will review all requests, verify registrant US Person Status, and assign timeslots at their discretion.  Timeslots are not guaranteed.  A follow-on email will be sent to registrants, providing either an assigned timeslot (and associated logistics information) or advising that a timeslot was not assigned. MilTech will be coordinating Industry Day logistics. Please submit all scheduling and logistics questions to amy.larose@montana.edu.

Participation in this Industry Day event is not to be construed as either a commitment by the Government to procure any items or services, or for the Government to pay costs for any information received. Participation in this PNT Industry Day event is at the sole expense of the attendees. The PNT Industry Day content is UNCLASSIFIED. The event is limited to US citizens only. Foreign nationals may not participate in the PNT Industry Day.

PAE MC CONTRACT POCs:

Alexis Brown

Contract Specialist

Alexis.brown@usmc.mil

Wanda Harner

Contracting Officer

Wanda.harner@usmc.mil

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