Call for Solution - GEO Antennae Systems (PdM SATCOM)

Project ID: CFS-25-GEOANT-01 FederalOpportunitiesSources Sought

Overview

Agency	ACC Aberdeen Proving Ground
Deadline	04/20/26
Posted	05/19/26
Estimated Value	$5,000,000 - $25,000,000 (AI estimate)
Set Aside	None
NAICS	334220 - Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing
PSC	7G22 - IT And Telecom - Network: Satellite And Rf Communications Products (Hw, Perpetual License Software)
Location	Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD United States

Description

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Summary

The Army Contracting Command Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG), on behalf of the Product Manager (PdM) for Satellite Communications (PdM SATCOM), is issuing this Call for Solutions (CFS) under the Army Open Solicitation (AOS). We are seeking innovative solutions for a Large Geosynchronous Earth Orbit (GEO) terminal capable of transmitting data with High-Throughput, Low-Latency (HT/LL) capacity and speeds. The full CFS document, which outlines the detailed problem statement, required solution attributes, submission requirements, and evaluation phases, can be found in the "Attachments" section of this notice.

Questions Due Date

March 25, 2026, at 17:00 Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)

Solution Briefs Due Date

April 13, 2026, at 17:00 Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) This CFS is issued under the authority of the Army Open Solicitation (AOS) Number W9128Z-25-S-A002, which can be found here: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/cbdd2d1829324ebf89f3ce15edb97bb2/view All interested parties are strongly encouraged to review the attachments to both this notice and the parent AOS posting for complete information. Each update to a SAM.gov posting generates a new, unique web link. Bookmarking a page or using an old link will take you to an outdated version that may show deleted documents. To ensure you receive timely notifications of all amendments and updates to this posting, we strongly encourage all interested parties to use the "Follow" feature within SAM.gov. To do so: - Log in to your SAM.gov account. - Navigate to this notice page. - In the upper-right corner of the page, click the "..." (three dots) button. - From the dropdown menu, select "Follow". Why this is important: - Notification: Once you follow this notice, SAM.gov will automatically send an email to your account whenever it is amended or updated.

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Summary (Newest Update)

Background The Army Contracting Command – Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG) is issuing this Call for Solutions (CFS) on behalf of the Product Manager for Satellite Communications (PdM SATCOM). The goal of this contract is to seek innovative solutions for a Large Geosynchronous Earth Orbit (GEO) terminal that can transmit data with High-Throughput, Low-Latency (HT/LL) capacity and speeds. This initiative aims to enhance satellite communication capabilities for military operations. Work Details The CFS seeks a GEO/MEO Antenna System that meets specific attributes outlined in the solicitation. Offerors are required to submit a three-phase response process: - Phase 1 involves submitting a Solution Brief summarizing the proposed solution; - Phase 2 may include a live or virtual pitch; - Phase 3 requires a detailed proposal for final evaluation. Key requirements include: - A high-level overview of the proposed solution, including its core design and how it meets required attributes. - Description of unique features or innovations, such as Size, Weight, and Power (SWaP) advantages. - Overview of corporate experience in developing similar systems. - Detailed technology solution discussing modularity across diverse satellite networks and orbital paths. - Key RF performance characteristics ensuring reliable communications. - Security posture including certifications or compliance frameworks.

Contacts

Contact name	John J. Ye
Contact email	jianhua.j.ye.civ@army.mil
Contact phone	(520) 715-7928
Secondary contact name	Thomas E. Lynn
Secondary contact email	thomas.e.lynn23.civ@army.mil
Secondary contact phone	(520) 671-3817