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Project Title: Tactical Communication Systems Procurement, Services & Sustainment (TCS-PSS) Reference Number: CSO-ARMY-TCS-PSS-2027 Primary NAICS: 334220 � Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing 1. Opportunity Overview The Department of the Army, representing the Capability Program Executive Command and Control Information Network (CPE C2IN), the Project Manager Command and Control Transport (PM C2T), and the Product Manager Tactical Communication Systems (PdM TCS), has issued a Call for Solutions (CfS) under Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Part 212.70 to establish a 10-year enterprise acquisition framework for innovative tactical communication capabilities. This initiative seeks to secure a mix of single-award Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts and/or Other Transactions (OTs) to streamline the procurement, testing, fielding, and lifecycle sustainment of both legacy systems and emerging transport hardware and software. Focused on supporting Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2), the effort aims to deliver highly secure�National Security Agency (NSA) High Assurance certified or Sensitive but Unclassified - Encrypted (SBU-E) qualified�resilient, and interoperable communication systems. To counter future cryptographic threats, the framework is seeking capable vendors to provide a plan for incorporating Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) compliant algorithms and achieving National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) validation by 31 December 2030, ensuring robust data protection and mission command resilience in contested joint and coalition environments. 2. Critical Milestones & How to Respond Questions & Comments Due: 04 November 2026 at 16:00 EST White Papers Due: 14 December 2026 at 17:00 EST 3. Points of Contact Contracting Officer: Jennifer Anderson, jennifer.d.anderson57.civ@army.mil Contract Specialist: Aaliyah Coles, aaliyah.m.coles.civ@army.mil Please refer to the attached Call for Solutions (CSO-ARMY-TCS-PSS-2027) document for full submission instructions, evaluation criteria, and detailed technical characteristics. 29 October 2026: Amendment 3 � Vendor Questions and Government Responses: The Government�s responses to the initial round of vendor questions are attached to this amendment. Vendors are strongly encouraged to review these responses in their entirety before submitting additional questions, as the responses may address matters relevant to White Paper preparation. As stated in the prior amendment, additional questions must be submitted no later than November 4, 2026, in accordance with the Call for Solutions instructions. White Paper Submission Deadline: The White Paper submission deadline is extended to 14 December 2026. All White Papers must be submitted in accordance with the instructions and submission requirements established in the Call for Solutions. Security Criteria for SBU-E Tactical Radio Devices: An additional controlled document is available to verified vendors. This document includes security criteria for SBU-E tactical radio devices broken out into screening that must be satisfied and differentiating for trade off analysis. Access to this document is limited to vendors whose eligibility and access have been verified through the Government�s established process. Vendors shall handle the document in accordance with all applicable access, safeguarding, and distribution requirements. Attachments Attachment 1: Initial Vendor Questions and Government Responses Attachment 2: Security Criteria for Sensitive But Unclassified-Encrypted (SBU-E) Enclave Tactical Radio Devices � Available to Verified Vendors Only Amendment 2 (26 October 2026) � The submission schedule for the TCS-PSS Call for Solutions has been revised. The deadline for submitting questions is now extended to 04 November 2026, and the submission deadline for White Papers has been extended to 03 December 2026. To reiterate, to request access to Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) documents, vendors must complete the following steps: SAM.gov Request: Submit an access request directly through the SAM.gov posting. (Note: ONLY SUBMIT ONE DOCUMENT APPROVAL REQUEST THROUGH SAM.GOV PER VENDOR). Email Verification Package: Send an email to jennifer.d.anderson57.civ@army.mil,; aaliyah.m.coles.civ@army.mil; and douglas.g.thier.civ@army.mil containing: Approved DD Form 2345 CAGE Code Joint Certification Program (JCP) Number Signed Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) for all individuals requiring access to CUI document 3. Reminder, all vendor questions regarding this CfS must be submitted via the designated Microsoft Forms link. Important: No vendor emails containing questions regarding the CfS will be answered or responded to. The Government will consolidate and provide formal answers to all submitted questions following the final receipt of questions. All other terms, conditions, and submission guidelines remain unchanged. Amendment 1 (19 October 2026; 1600 EST) - The purpose of this amendment is to establish the mandatory security and verification protocols for vendors requesting access to the CUI and Export-Controlled attachments associated with this Call for Solutions. Certain attachments referenced in this Call for Solutions are marked as Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) with Limited Dissemination Controls and/or Export Controls. The dissemination of Export-Controlled information is restricted by the Arms Export Control Act or the Export Administration Act of 1979. Export-controlled items shall not be disseminated outside the U.S. Government or to U.S. Government contractors without first verifying the recipient�s eligibility and authority to receive export-controlled information by verifying they have a current, valid DD Form 2345. Interested vendors must provide their CAGE Code, a copy of the DD2345, and their Joint Certification Program (JCP) number to Contracting Officer Jennifer Anderson (jennifer.d.anderson57.civ@army.mil), Contract Specialist Aaliyah Coles (aaliyah.m.coles.civ@army.mil) and Contract Specialist Douglas Thier (douglas.g.thier.civ@army.mil). Once the CAGE Code and JCP data has been verified the Controlled documents will be sent to interested parties. Additionally, vendors will be required to submit a Non-disclosure Agreement (NDA), for all personnel requiring access to these documents. A copy of this NDA can be obtained by emailing the Contracting Officer Jennifer Anderson (jennifer.d.anderson57.civ@army.mil), Contract Specialist Aaliyah Coles (aaliyah.m.coles.civ@army.mil) and Contract Specialist Douglas Thier (douglas.g.thier.civ@army.mil). For more information regarding the JCP approval process and the DD Form 2345 click or copy and paste the link below into a web browser: https://www.dla.mil/HQ/LogisticsOperations/Services/JCP/SpecificDD2345Instructions.aspx
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