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Unified Communications Software Platform Licensing
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The U.S. Army Contracting Command – Aberdeen Proving Ground, on behalf of the Product Manager Command and Control Data & AI, is soliciting a commercial-off-the-shelf unified communications software platform under solicitation number UC_FY26-01 to modernize and integrate legacy and next-generation tactical voice communications. The solution must create a single interoperable environment that connects Combat Net Radios, telephony, IP devices, mobile ad-hoc networks, mobile devices, and legacy hardware radios, while supporting real-time messaging, file sharing, video conferencing, virtual meeting rooms, and advanced analytics. The platform must be cloud-native, Kubernetes-based, and function effectively in disconnected, degraded, intermittent, or limited (DDIL) environments with end-to-end encryption and seamless integration into existing Army systems. This procurement supports the Command and Control Network Optimized for Warfighting (C2NOW) initiative and is expected to be an enduring, mission-critical need with recurring annual requirements over a five-year period through an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract structure, with a base year and four option years. Access to the Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)-marked Statement of Objectives (SOO) requires offerors to be CMMC Level 1 certified or higher, with access granted only through SAM.gov’s “Request Access” feature, which automatically provides the Government with the offeror’s UEI and CAGE code for verification. Vendors unable to use the SAM.gov portal must contact designated personnel to receive the SOO via CUI-approved methods and must provide proof of certification upon request. Proposals must be submitted as a single white paper via email by 30 April 2026 at 1700 EDT, adhering to strict formatting rules including a 10-page technical solution limit with 11-point font and one-inch margins, plus separate, non-counted documents for company information, data rights assertion, rough order of magnitude pricing, and an organizational conflict of interest analysis. Evaluation is based on mandatory gate criteria—commercial solution experience and solution maturity—followed by equal-weighted assessment of technical capability, solution maturity and past performance, data rights, and price under a trade-off approach using FAR Part 12 commercial procedures. The Government requires Government Purpose Rights for all interface data and will consider only solutions that enable future competitive maintenance and third-party enhancements. Offerors must clearly state if they are the original developer or an intermediary, and must demonstrate added value if
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Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, 21005, USASet-Aside
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The purpose of this update is to provide the U.S. Government’s responses to industry questions. Please review the files below for the official answers.
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If an interested vendor is CMMC Level 1 certified (or higher) but is unable to utilize the SAM.gov "Request Access" feature, please contact the following individuals to request the SOO be transmitted via a CUI-approved method:
- MAJ Quentin Sica: Quentin.Sica.mil@army.mil
- William Wimbury: william.h.wimbury2.civ@army.mil
Vendors must be prepared to provide their CAGE code and verification of their CMMC certification status upon request.
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The Army Contracting Command – Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG), Digital Capabilities Contracting Center of Excellence (DC3oE), on behalf of the office of the Capability Program Executive – Command and Control Information Network (CPE C2IN), Product Manager Command and Control Data & AI (PM C2 Data & AI), mature, commercially available software solutions for a unified communications platform.
The Army requires a unified communications software platform that provides an interoperable capability within the Army's tactical voice architecture. The objective is to bridge legacy and modern systems into a single integrated voice environment, encompassing Combat Net Radios, telephony, IP devices, mobile ad-hoc networks (MANET), mobile devices, tablets, and legacy hardware radio platforms.
The software must support real-time collaboration through messaging, file sharing, video conferencing, and virtual meeting rooms. It must provide advanced analytics and reporting capabilities and include end-to-end encryption. The Army seeks to streamline communication across multiple channels, including voice, video, chat, and collaboration tools, to enhance productivity and collaboration while integrating seamlessly with existing enterprise applications.
This requirement supports Command and Control Network Optimized for Warfighting (C2NOW) fielding and will affect units currently using unified voice communications platforms across the active Army network. The procurement of a unified communications software platform is projected to be an enduring, mission-critical requirement to ensure the safety, operational effectiveness, and real-time connectivity of warfighters. Once procured, this will be a recurring annual requirement.
The Call for Solution document (.pdf), outlining the full problem statement, required solution attributes, submission requirements, and evaluation phases can be found in the "Attachments" section below.
For complete technical requirements, refer to the Statement of Objectives (SOO) posted with this Call for Solutions.
Access to Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) Statement of Objectives (SOO). The SOO for this Call for Solutions contains Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and will only be accessible upon request. Offerors must use the "Request Access" button within SAM.gov to initiate access. The system will automatically provide the Government with the offeror's UEI and CAGE Code. The Government will verify the offeror's Level 1 Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) compliance or higher before granting access to CUI documents. Approved offerors will access the SOO directly through SAM.gov and must adhere to all CUI handling and safeguarding requirements as outlined in DoD Instruction 5200.48. Non-compliance may result in access revocation and disqualification. Early submission of access requests is strongly encouraged. More information regarding CMMC can be found at https://dodcio.defense.gov/CMMC/.
The deadline to submit questions for Phase 1 is 24 April 2026, 0900 hours Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).
The following shall be utilized in the email subject line: " UC_FY26-01"
The Army Open Solicitation (AOS) that this Call for Solution is associated with can be found at: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/e11610d69924435c8f893b4b8f81cc1f/view
Please review the AOS posting and associated attachments, in addition to the attachment to this call, for further information on how the AOS is structured.
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