CPE ISW Acquisition Lead Time (ALT) Industry Update – July 2026

The Capability Program Executive for Intelligence and Spectrum Warfare (CPE ISW) has issued a special notice under solicitation W56KGY-CPE-ISW-ALT-JULY2026 to provide industry updates regarding Acquisition Lead Time (ALT) opportunities. This initiative, managed by the Department of Defense at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, focuses on a broad range of programs including Systems Engineering and Technical Advisory (SETA) services, cyber advisory support, and the sustainment of biometric systems and intelligence platforms. Key projects highlighted include the Castle Keep SSO tool, VECTOR Professional Services, and the DoD ABIS sustainment, with individual program estimated values ranging from 1.6 million to 495 million dollars. The scope of work involves high-level technical oversight, program management, and the development of automated security tools, requiring personnel to possess Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearances. Performance locations span both CONUS and OCONUS sites, including operational deployments in Egypt. While specific contract clauses and evaluation factors are not detailed in the notice, the framework utilizes a Multiple Award IDIQ structure with various periods of performance extending as far as 2032. Industry partners are directed to the official CPE ISW website for event materials, read-aheads, and the submission of questions via the designated contact portal.