Opportunity
SAM #W15P7T-27-R-HMFT-R
Army Market Research for HEMP-Hardened SATCOM Terminals and Support
Buyer
W6QK ACC-APG
Posted
October 15, 2026
Respond By
October 19, 2026
Identifier
W15P7T-27-R-HMFT-R
NAICS
517410, 334220, 811210, 238210
The U.S. Army’s PdM WESS is gathering industry information on HEMP-hardened SATCOM terminal production and support. - Government buyer - U.S. Army, Product Manager Wideband Enterprise Satellite Systems (PdM WESS), under Army Materiel Command (AMC); the notice also identifies Army Contracting Command (ACC), Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), and Fort Belvoir. - Potential equipment requirement - Up to 9 HEMP-hardened medium fixed SATCOM earth terminals for continental U.S. installation, operating in X Band with selective polarization. - An attachment also describes medium fixed, large fixed, and transportable (mobile, not tactical) HEMP-hardened terminals for worldwide installation, with simultaneous X- and Ka-band operation; quantities are not specified for those additional configurations. - Requirements include compliance with MIL-STD 188-164C and applicable MIL-STD 188-125 standards. The source summaries cite differing changes and revisions, so the applicable version should be confirmed. - Services and notable requirements - Potential terminal production, installation, and sustainment, including on-site installation, de-installation, training, maintenance, and technical support. - On-site personnel may require a SECRET or higher security clearance. - The RFI is for market research and planning, not a request for proposals or a commitment to award. - OEMs and vendors - No OEMs, manufacturers, or vendors are named in the provided materials.
Description
The Army Contracting Command (ACC) Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG) is hereby extending the date that responses to the RFI are due back to the government.
Under Sources Sought Notice Original No. W15P7T-27-R-HMFT
Please see the attachment to this posting which includes the Questions submitted and the Government's posted answers.
RESPONSES - Due date has been extended from the previous date of 10/15/2026
Please submit your RFI responses for the above requested information in PDF or Microsoft Word format no later than (NLT) Noon EST on 19 October 2026 to Dr. Renee J Bayton, Contract Specialist at renee.j.bayton.civ@army.mil and Licinda M Peters, Contracting Officer at licinda.m.peters.civ@army.mil
Thank you for your time and attention to our posting.
The Army Contracting Command (ACC) Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG) is hereby issuing the following:
REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)
For our Mission Partner: Product Manager for Wideband Enterprise Satellite Systems (PdM WESS)
Under Solicitation No. W15P7T-27-R-HMFT
DESCRIPTION
Product Manager Wideband Enterprise Satellite Systems (PdM WESS) is seeking information on companies with a comprehensive background in producing, installing and maintaining up to a quantity of nine state-of-the-art High Altitude Electromagnetic Pulse (HEMP) hardened medium fixed Satellite Communications Earth Terminals. PdM WESS is tentatively planning to acquire these terminals to be installed within the continental United States. The Government tentatively plans to issue a solicitation for a HEMP Hardened Medium Fixed SATCOM Terminal that operates in X Band, with selective polarization operation. The North
American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 517410: Satellite Telecommunications.
Synopsis:
Request for Information (RFI) for a potential requirement for production, installation and sustainment support of high-altitude electromagnetic pulse (HEMP) hardened satellite communications terminals.
This is an RFI only. This notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a Request For Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. The information provided in this notice is subject to change and is not binding on the government.
RESPONSES (REVSED due date)
Please submit your RFI responses for the above requested information in PDF or Microsoft Word format no later than (NLT) Noon EST on 19 October 2026 to Dr. Renee J Bayton, Contract Specialist at renee.j.bayton.civ@army.mil and Licinda M Peters, Contracting Officer at licinda.m.peters.civ@army.mil
Please find attached the RFI document and W15P7T-27-R-HMFT_RFI Questions Template_Attch 0001
All questions and responses shall be sent via email to the Contracting Officer Ms. Licinda Peters and Contract Specialist Dr. Renee Bayton.
The Army Contracting Command (ACC) Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG) is hereby issuing the following:
REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)
For our Mission Partner: Product Manager for Wideband Enterprise Satellite Systems (PdM WESS)
Under Solicitation No. W15P7T-27-R-HMFT
DESCRIPTION
Product Manager Wideband Enterprise Satellite Systems (PdM WESS) is seeking information on companies with a comprehensive background in producing, installing and maintaining up to a quantity of nine state-of-the-art High Altitude Electromagnetic Pulse (HEMP) hardened medium fixed Satellite Communications Earth Terminals. PdM WESS is tentatively planning to acquire these terminals to be installed within the continental United States. The Government tentatively plans to issue a solicitation for a HEMP Hardened Medium Fixed SATCOM Terminal that operates in X Band, with selective polarization operation. The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 517410: Satellite Telecommunications.
Synopsis:
Request for Information (RFI) for a potential requirement for production, installation and sustainment support of high-altitude electromagnetic pulse (HEMP) hardened satellite communications terminals.
This is an RFI only. This notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a Request For Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. The information provided in this notice is subject to change and is not binding on the government.
RESPONSES (REVISED as of 10/14/26)
Please submit your RFI responses for the above requested information in PDF or Microsoft Word format no later than (NLT) Noon EST on 159October 2026 to Dr. Renee J Bayton, Contract Specialist at renee.j.bayton.civ@army.mil and Licinda M Peters, Contracting Officer at licinda.m.peters.civ@army.mil
Please find attached the RFI document and W15P7T-27-R-HMFT_RFI Questions & Answers
All questions and responses shall be sent via email to the Contracting Officer Ms. Licinda Peters and Contract Specialist Dr. Renee Bayton.
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Sep 29, 2026
Contact Information
Contracting Office Address
HQ CECOM CONTRACTING CENTER 6565 SURVEILLANCE LOOP ABERDEEN PROVING GROU, MD 21005-1846 USA
Primary Point of Contact
Licinda Peters licinda.m.peters.civ@army.mil
Secondary Point of Contact
Renee J. Bayton renee.j.bayton.civ@army.mil
History - original posted on Sam.gov
Sep 29, 2026 01:43 pm EDTSources Sought (Original)