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FY26 Emergency Mass Warning Network
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The Department of the Army, acting as the Department of War Executive Agent, is seeking industry input through a Sources Sought Request for Information (RFI) titled FY26 Emergency Mass Warning Network to develop a unified, enterprise-wide Emergency Mass Warning and Notification (EMWN) system. This RFI is not a solicitation and does not obligate the government to any future contract; it is purely for market research and planning to understand current industry capabilities and obtain rough-order-of-magnitude cost estimates for commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) solutions. The goal is to replace fragmented, non-interoperable systems with a single, reliable solution capable of delivering timely alerts to approximately four million Department of War personnel worldwide, ensuring compliance with federal statutes, Department of Defense policies, FISMA regulations, DoDD 8140 for cyberspace workforce standards, and DoDI 6055.17 for emergency management. The proposed system must be hosted in a FedRAMP-approved commercial cloud environment at Department of War Impact Level 5, include a contractor-prepared Authority to Operate package, and provide the government with access to all necessary hardware and software repair materials. Respondents are required to submit a technical volume not exceeding 15 pages, outlining their solution’s alignment with the Statement of Work in Enclosure 2, demonstrating capability through concrete details rather than generalized claims. A completed Excel version of the Rough Order of Magnitude Cost Estimate Worksheet (Enclosure 1) must accompany the submission, with every line item filled with either a cost estimate or $0, supported by clear assumptions on labor categories, licensing, recurring versus non-recurring expenses, and cloud infrastructure. Additional required elements include a migration schedule for transitioning DoW organizations to the proposed system, which does not count toward the 15-page limit, and a face page listing organization name, DUNS number, website, contact details, size designation, and FY25 revenue. Responses must be emailed to Linwood Matthews by 4:00 PM Eastern Time on May 29, 2026, with the subject line “EMWN RFI Response – [Company Name].” Questions must be directed to Kerry Owens by May 8, 2026, and answers will be posted on SAM.gov. A Contracting Officer Representative will be appointed to oversee future contract execution, with acceptance criteria based on timeliness, accuracy, compliance with Army and DoD standards, and performance fulfillment. No set-aside is planned, and
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Washington, DC, 20301, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
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Full Description
This Sources Sought/Request for Information (RFI) is a request to industry to provide information on a comprehensive Emergency Mass Warning and Notification solution that encompasses the services and tools required to provide Department of War (DoW) with a single, unified capability. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes and for market research. It does not constitute a solicitation and shall not be construed as an offer, commitment, or obligation on the part of the DoW or Department of the Army (DA), or the United States Government. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP, if any is issued.
Background
The Department of the Army is the DoW Executive Agent for Emergency Mass Warning and Notification (EMWN).
Currently, DoW organizations employ multiple disparate mass warning and notification products that do not efficiently communicate with each other or do not provide a capability that can clearly and transparently share emergency or mass warning information.
The Secretary of War has directed the implementation of a single, unified system capable of delivering timely, reliable alerts to all DoW personnel worldwide of local, regional, national or international events or situations. Such a system must remain compliant with applicable DoW policies, federal statutes, and regulations.
Objective
Through this RFI, the Army seeks to:
- Provide industry an overview of the Army’s current baseline EMWN capabilities and performance requirements;
- Enable industry to better understand DoW’s operational needs;
- Solicit industry feedback on efficient, cost effective, and innovative approaches; and
- Obtain rough-order-of-magnitude (ROM) cost and schedule data for commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) solutions that could meet or exceed the described requirements.
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