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Soldier Monitoring System (SMS) – Technical Support Services and Equipment
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The U.S. Army’s Mission Installation Contracting Command at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, is conducting market research through a Request for Information (RFI) to identify qualified vendors capable of providing technical support services, data reporting automation, and ruggedized equipment for the Soldier Monitoring System (SMS), a real-time tracking and safety system developed in response to training-related fatalities. The SMS is intended to provide continuous monitoring of soldiers during exercises through features such as geo-tracking, no-motion alerts, boundary breach notifications, and emergency SOS functions, with hardware including the Sigma 5 wearable tracking device, Getac S410 rugged laptop, and Getac ZX70 rugged tablet, all of which must meet stringent environmental, durability, and connectivity standards including MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-883H, IP68, and multi-band GNSS with LTE CatM1 and NB-IoT. Vendors proposing “equal” products must submit comprehensive technical documentation, including side-by-side comparisons, environmental ruggedization certifications, sensor and battery performance data, and evidence of compliance with FIPS, cybersecurity, and RF requirements. Technical support services required include system configuration, integration, cybersecurity patching, help desk support, user training, and automated data dashboard development, with vendors expected to demonstrate experience in military or high-risk training environments and comply with NIST, DFARS, and FedRAMP standards. Responses must include company details, CAGE and UEI codes, technical capability statements, product brochures, commercial pricing, and delivery timelines, and must be submitted to specified email addresses by the deadline of May 27, 2026. All submissions are for information purposes only, with no obligation for future contracts, and respondents bear all associated costs; proprietary information must be clearly marked and may not include classified content. Foreign-owned firms should note potential security restrictions. Post-award, contractors must deliver and install equipment at Building 9574, Fort Jackson, between April 1 and April 30, 2026, and adhere to safety requirements under FAR 52.236-13 and EM 385-1-1, complete Anti-Terrorism Level I Training within 30 days, and ensure personnel are vetted per NCIC III criteria for unescorted installation access. A Quality Control Plan is required within 30 days of award, and contractors must comply with ongoing reporting obligations via SAM.gov for labor hours and other administrative requirements in accordance with
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Agency
NAICS
Place of Performance
Columbia, SC, 29207, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
Organization & Contact Information
Full Description
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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