# 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

<p><strong>The Army Contracting Command (ACC) Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG) is hereby<br />
extending the date that responses to the RFI are due back to the government.</strong></p>

<p><strong>Under Sources Sought Notice Original No. W15P7T-27-R-HMFT</strong></p>

<p><strong>Please see the attachment to this posting which includes the Questions submitted and<br />
the Government&#39;s posted answers.</strong></p>

<p><strong>RESPONSES - Due date has been extended from the previous date of 10/15/2026</strong></p>

<p><br />
<strong>Please submit your RFI responses for the above requested information in PDF or<br />
Microsoft Word format no later than (NLT) Noon EST on 19 October 2026 to Dr. Renee J<br />
Bayton, Contract Specialist at renee.j.bayton.civ@army.mil and Licinda M Peters,<br />
Contracting Officer at licinda.m.peters.civ@army.mil</strong></p>

<p><strong>Thank you for your time and attention to our posting.</strong></p>

<p>The&nbsp;Army Contracting Command (ACC) Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG) is hereby issuing the following:</p>

<p><strong>REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)</strong></p>

<p><strong>For our Mission Partner:&nbsp; </strong>Product Manager for Wideband Enterprise Satellite Systems (PdM WESS)</p>

<p><strong>Under Solicitation No</strong>. W15P7T-27-R-HMFT</p>

<p><strong>DESCRIPTION</strong></p>

<p>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.&nbsp; PdM WESS is tentatively planning to acquire these terminals to be installed within the continental United States.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp; The North&nbsp;</p>

<p>American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 517410: Satellite Telecommunications.</p>

<p><strong>Synopsis:</strong></p>

<p>Request for Information (RFI) for a potential requirement for production, installation and sustainment support of high-altitude electromagnetic pulse (HEMP) hardened satellite communications terminals.</p>

<p>This is an RFI only.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp; The information provided in this notice is subject to change and is not binding on the government.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>RESPONSES (REVSED due date)</strong></p>

<p>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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Please find attached the RFI document and W15P7T-27-R-HMFT_RFI Questions Template_Attch 0001</p>

<p>All questions and responses shall be sent via email to the Contracting Officer Ms. Licinda Peters and Contract Specialist Dr. Renee Bayton.</p>

<p>The&nbsp;Army Contracting Command (ACC) Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG) is hereby issuing the following:</p>

<p><strong>REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)</strong></p>

<p><strong>For our Mission Partner:&nbsp; </strong>Product Manager for Wideband Enterprise Satellite Systems (PdM WESS)</p>

<p><strong>Under Solicitation No</strong>. W15P7T-27-R-HMFT</p>

<p></p>

<p><strong>DESCRIPTION</strong></p>

<p>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.&nbsp; PdM WESS is tentatively planning to acquire these terminals to be installed within the continental United States.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp; The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 517410: Satellite Telecommunications.</p>

<p></p>

<p><strong>Synopsis:</strong></p>

<p>Request for Information (RFI) for a potential requirement for production, installation and sustainment support of high-altitude electromagnetic pulse (HEMP) hardened satellite communications terminals.</p>

<p>This is an RFI only.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp; The information provided in this notice is subject to change and is not binding on the government.&nbsp;</p>

<p></p>

<p><strong>RESPONSES (REVISED as of 10/14/26)</strong></p>

<p>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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p></p>

<p>Please find attached the RFI document and W15P7T-27-R-HMFT_RFI Questions &amp; Answers</p>

<p></p>

<p>All questions and responses shall be sent via email to the Contracting Officer Ms. Licinda Peters and Contract Specialist Dr. Renee Bayton.</p>

<p></p>

<p><strong>Attachments/Links</strong></p>

<p>Download All Attachments/Links</p>

<p>Attachments</p>

<p><strong>Document</strong></p>

<p><strong>File Size</strong></p>

<p><strong>Access</strong></p>

<p><strong>Updated Date</strong></p>

<p>W15P7T-27-R-HMFT_RFI Questions Template_Attch 0001.xlsx (opens in new window)</p>

<p>12 KB</p>

<p><strong>&nbsp;Public</strong></p>

<p>Sep 29, 2026</p>

<p>RFI_Army HEMP HMFT Terminal_28Sept2026.docx (opens in new window)</p>

<p>28 KB</p>

<p><strong>&nbsp;Public</strong></p>

<p>Sep 29, 2026</p>

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<p><strong>Contact Information</strong></p>

<p><strong>Contracting Office Address</strong></p>

<ul>
	<li>HQ CECOM CONTRACTING CENTER 6565 SURVEILLANCE LOOP</li>
	<li>ABERDEEN PROVING GROU, MD 21005-1846</li>
	<li>USA</li>
</ul>

<p><strong>Primary Point of Contact</strong></p>

<ul>
	<li><strong>Licinda Peters</strong></li>
	<li>&nbsp; licinda.m.peters.civ@army.mil</li>
</ul>

<p><strong>Secondary Point of Contact</strong></p>

<ul>
	<li><strong>Renee J. Bayton</strong></li>
	<li>&nbsp; renee.j.bayton.civ@army.mil</li>
</ul>

<p><strong>History - original posted on Sam.gov</strong></p>

<ul>
	<li><strong>Sep 29, 2026 01:43 pm EDT</strong>Sources Sought (Original)</li>
</ul>

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