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Soldier Monitoring System (SMS) – Technical Support Services and Equipment

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The United States Army Drill Sergeant Academy at Fort Jackson plans to procure Soldier Monitoring System (SMS) equipment through a sole source contract with BlackOhm LLC, authorized under the regulation allowing a single responsible source due to unique agency requirements. This procurement, following the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul Part 12 for commercial products and services, primarily involves acquiring the Sigma 5 body-worn GPS/IoT tracking devices known for their rugged design, extended battery life of up to six weeks, wireless charging, multi-band GNSS, advanced encryption, and compliance with military standards for durability. Alongside these devices, ruggedized Getac laptops and tablets will be procured to support the SMS platform's operation in the field, featuring sunlight-readable displays, military-grade protection, and optional communication enhancements. Ancillary equipment such as charging stations, mounting hardware, protective cases, and logistics support including packaging and freight will also be acquired as needed. Services included are strictly incidental and limited to initial device configuration, firmware activation, basic user training, and standard warranty and lifecycle support, without any standalone service requirements. This acquisition will utilize simplified procedures for commercial products, with the solicitation anticipated to be released around June 25, 2026, and award expected by July 15, 2026, with delivery at Fort Jackson. Trade agreement clauses will be applicable if relevant, ensuring compliance with international procurement standards. The contract reflects the Department of Defense’s commitment to equipping personnel with advanced monitoring technology while emphasizing streamlined procurement and lifecycle support within strict operational and security standards.

General Info

Sole source contract to BlackOhm for Sigma 5 GPS devices, rugged laptops, and limited support.

Agency

Department Of Defense → W6QM Micc-Ft Jackson

NAICS

334220 - Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

Columbia, SC, 29207, USA

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Organization & Contact Information

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W6QM Micc-Ft Jackson
Contacts2 people available
OfficeCOLUMBIA, SC, 29207-5490, USA
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Department Of Defense → W6QM Micc-Ft Jackson
Office AddressCOLUMBIA, SC, 29207-5490, USA
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Tequlia D. Holmes
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Full Description

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This requirement will be solicited as a Sole Source procurement to BlackOhm LLC under the authority of RFO 6.103-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies Or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements.


The acquisition will utilize Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) Part 12 Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services.


No small business set‑aside applies.


  • PSC:
    • 7035 – Information Technology Equipment (primary for Sigma 5 hardware)
    • R706 – Logistics Support Services (ancillary freight/packaging/palletization if applicable)
  • NAICS:
    • 334220 – Radio and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing (Primary NAICS for body‑worn GPS/IoT tracking devices)
    • Size Standard: 1,250 employees

The United States Army Drill Sergeant Academy (USADSA), Fort Jackson, SC, intends to issue a solicitation for the procurement of Soldier Monitoring System (SMS) equipment, specifically:


A. Sigma 5 Soldier Monitoring Devices (BlackOhm LLC)


Body‑worn, ruggedized GPS/IoT tracking devices meeting the following salient characteristics (partial list):


  • Up to 6‑week battery endurance
  • Wireless Qi 1.2 charging
  • Lithium Iron Phosphate battery (2,000+ cycles)
  • Dual‑mode + tri‑mode GPS (redundant)
  • Multi‑band GNSS
  • Multi‑carrier LTE Cat‑M1 / NB‑IoT
  • LoRa 915 MHz long‑range capability
  • FIPS 140‑2 AES‑256 encryption
  • IP68, MIL‑STD‑810, MIL‑STD‑883H
  • Dimensions: 5.5 x 1.35 x 1.9 inches, approx. 8 oz
  • Environmental sensors: altimeter, accelerometer, temperature, shock, vibration

Learn more: Sigma 5 salient characteristics


B. Ruggedized Laptops and Tablets (Getac) - Brand Name or Equal 


Required to operate the SMS monitoring platform and support field operations.


Getac S410 Rugged Laptop (or equivalent configuration):


  • Intel i5/i7 processor
  • 14" sunlight‑readable display (1,000 nits)
  • MIL‑STD‑810H, IP53
  • Optional dual battery, GPS, LTE/5G
  • Multiple I/O ports including Thunderbolt 4

Getac ZX70 Rugged Tablet (or equivalent configuration):


  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 660
  • 7" sunlight‑readable LumiBond display
  • MIL‑STD‑810H, IP67
  • Optional barcode/RFID reader
  • Optional LTE

C. Ancillary Items (as required)


  • Charging stations
  • Mounting/docking hardware
  • Protective cases
  • Freight, packaging, palletization

D. Included Services (Ancillary Only)


Services are limited to:


  • Initial configuration of devices
  • Firmware/software activation
  • Basic familiarization training
  • Warranty and lifecycle sustainment per OEM standards

These services are incidental to the purchase of equipment and not a standalone service requirement.


(ii) Procedures for Award & Anticipated Award Date


This acquisition will be conducted using RFO 12.201-1 Simplified Procedures for commercial products.


  • Estimated Solicitation Release Date: On or about 25 June 2026
  • Estimated Award Date: On or about 15 July 2026
  • Delivery Location: Fort Jackson

(iii) Trade Agreements Applicability


If applicable, the solicitation will include the appropriate FAR Part 25 clauses implementing:


  • WTO Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
  • Free Trade Agreements (FTA)

Examples include:


  • FAR 52.225‑5, Trade Agreements
  • FAR 52.225‑3, Buy American–Free Trade Agreements–Israeli Trade Act

Additional Information


This notice is not a request for quotes. No solicitation is available at this time.

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