# SAM #W56KGY-26-R-0099

Army RFI for Terrestrial Layered System (TLS) Manpack Electronic Warfare Capabilities

**Buyer:** W6QK ACC-APG
**Posted:** September 22, 2026
**Respond By:** October 02, 2026
**Identifier:** W56KGY-26-R-0099
**NAICS:** 334220, 334511, 541715

The U.S. Army Contracting Command - Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG), under Project Manager Electromagnetic Warfare and Collection (PM EW&C), is seeking industry input for advanced electronic warfare manpack solutions:
- Government Buyer:
  - U.S. Army Contracting Command - Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG)
  - Project Manager Electromagnetic Warfare and Collection (PM EW&C)
- OEMs and Vendors:
  - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the RFI
- Products/Services Requested:
  - Innovative, mature (TRL 6+) electronic warfare manpack solutions
  - Electromagnetic Support (ES) and Electromagnetic Attack (EA) capabilities
  - Five operational tracks:
    - Dismounted EW Systems: wearable sensors for detection, geolocation, and disruption
    - Platform and Vehicle Integration: modular, mounted EW operations
    - Cognitive EW Software: hardware-agnostic, AI/ML-driven threat adaptation
    - Unattended Ground Sensors: remote RF detection and electronic attack
    - sUAS Integration: hot-swappable aerial payloads for reconnaissance, cyber effects, and electronic defeat
  - Respondents are to submit white papers describing their solutions
- Unique/Notable Requirements:
  - Solutions must be lightweight, ruggedized, and highly extensible
  - Must support Brigade Electromagnetic Warfare Teams for Multi-Domain Operations
  - Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 6 or higher required
  - No specific products, part numbers, or purchase quantities listed
  - RFI is for planning purposes; no commitment to contract or purchase

### Description

<p><strong>REQUEST FOR INFORMATION</strong></p>

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<strong>Manpack Request for White Papers (RFWP)</strong></p>

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<strong>Product Service Code (PSC):</strong> 5865 - Electronic Countermeasures, Counter-Countermeasures and Quick Reaction Capability Equipment.</p>

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<strong>North American Industry Classification System (NAICS)</strong>: 334220 - Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing.</p>

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<strong>Introduction:</strong> Project Manager Electromagnetic Warfare and Collection (PM EW&amp;C) is seeking information from industry regarding new and emergent electronic warfare; manpack capabilities.</p>

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<strong>THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY.</strong> This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes. This request for information does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. Further, the Army is not, at this time, seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals. Respondents are advised that the U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI; all costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested party&rsquo;s expense. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future program actions, if any are issued.</p>

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<strong>DESCRIPTION.</strong> The Government is seeking innovative, mature (TRL 6+) Electromagnetic Support (ES) and Electromagnetic Attack (EA) capabilities to equip Brigade Electromagnetic Warfare Teams for Multi-Domain Operations.</p>

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To ensure freedom of maneuver in the electromagnetic spectrum, the Government requires lightweight, ruggedized, and highly extensible solutions across five target operational tracks:</p>

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<strong>(1) Dismounted EW Systems</strong> featuring wearable sensors and on-the-move detection, geolocation, and disruption capabilities designed for MOS-agnostic Soldiers.<br />
<strong>(2) Platform and Vehicle Integration</strong> for modular, mounted operations and robust command and control.<br />
<strong>(3) Cognitive EW Software</strong> delivering hardware-agnostic, AI/ML-driven threat adaptation and rapid reprogramming.<br />
<strong>(4) Unattended Ground Sensors</strong> for remote, persistent RF detection and targeted electronic attack.<br />
<strong>(5) sUAS Integration</strong> utilizing hot-swappable aerial payloads for stand-off reconnaissance, cyber effects, and electronic defeat.<br />
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<strong>RESPONSES.</strong> It is anticipated that the information and solutions gathered from this<br />
request will directly inform and lead to potential production contract award(s) projected<br />
for early to mid-Fiscal Year 2028 (FY28). Please send all responses to:<br />
<u>usarmy.apg.cpe-isw.mbx.pdm-tsw-te@army.mil</u>.</p>

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White Papers must be received by 30 September 2026 for consideration. Additionally,<br />
White Paper submissions shall be no longer than 4 pages total. To aid the Government,<br />
all Proprietary information, if any, should be minimized and MUST BE CLEARLY<br />
MARKED. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and<br />
will not be returned.</p>

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<strong>QUESTIONS</strong>. Questions regarding this announcement shall be submitted in writing by<br />
e-mail to the Contracting Officer, Raymond Bailey, at <u>raymond.c.bailey2.civ@army.mil</u>.<br />
Verbal questions will NOT be accepted. Accordingly, questions shall NOT contain<br />
proprietary or classified information. The Government does not guarantee that<br />
questions received will be answered.</p>

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