Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) - Draft SOO

16 May 2025 Update - The NGC2 CSO has been published on SAM.gov in Notice ID: W15P7T-25-S-0001 < https://sam.gov/opp/d25c597b20324fe5ab56af2dd256ad58/view > 05 May 2025 Update - The U.S. Government (USG) posted an update to the document labeled - response to industry feedback in the JCM NGC2 Reading Room. Updates include the anticipated timeline, clarification on what is submitted in which steps, and evaluation criteria prioritization. Please note: The JCM NGC2 Reading Room is the official document repository. JCM access directions and registration details can be found below. 29 April 2025 Update - The U.S. Government (USG) posted responses to industry feedback in the JCM NGC2 Reading Room. Please note: The JCM NGC2 Reading Room is the official document repository. JCM access directions and registration details can be found below. 14 April 2025 Update - Thank you for the voluntary feedback on the NGC2 draft SOO and draft solicitation documents. 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PROGRAM BACKGROUND: Command and Control (C2) is foundational to warfighting, and lessons learned from recent support to contingency operations in Ukraine and Israel, as well as threat assessments in the INDOPACOM AoR, show that the Army's current C2 information systems should be modernized to meet commanders needs for large scale combat operations against near peer adversaries. Current mission command systems are not mobile, intuitive, or survivable enough to easily overcome the current threat, changes in the character of warfare, and the pace of technology. As part of the Army's continuous transformation effort, initiatives are being implemented to transform how the Army operates, trains, and equips for C2 capabilities that enhance its lethality, mobility, and survivability in large-scale combat as part of the Joint Force. The Army's operational imperative is to improve systems responsibly, using innovative solutions from units and industry; at the same time, preparing for the future by ensuring the next generation of C2 systems are built on a portfolio of capabilities that effectively address emerging threats and ensure dominance over adversaries. The Army's Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) portfolio of capabilities will provide commanders with the ability to make more, better, and faster decisions through advanced analytics, an integrated data layer, open architecture, and robust and resilient transport. The result is data-centric C2 at every echelon that can operate in any environment. NGC2 requirements are currently being informed by persistent experimentation. Market research and prototyping will create a competitive environment for innovative industry partnerships and continuous integration of new technologies. REQUESTED INFORMATION: Respondents are requested to provide feedback/comments on draft documentation associated with NGC2 requirements via the following MS Forms Link: https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/NXuWDxp24x Proprietary information and trade secrets, if any, must be clearly marked on all materials. All information received that is marked Proprietary will be handled accordingly. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned. All personnel reviewing responses will understand their responsibility for proper use and protection from unauthorized disclosure of proprietary information as described 41 USC 423. The Government shall not be held liable for any damages incurred if proprietary information is not properly identified. DISCLAIMER: THE DRAFT DOCUMENTS IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.