Sources sought

Next Generation Identification and Awareness Initiative

Notice type	Sources Sought: Market research. The agency wants to know who can do this work. Answering is free and can get the job set aside for small businesses.
Who's buying	W6qk Acc-Apg, Dept of the Army
Where	Work location not listed. The buying office is in Aberdeen Proving Grou, Maryland.
Deadline	Fri, Jul 30, 2027 at 4:00 PM EDT (279 days left)
Who can bid	Open to any business (no set-aside listed)
Industry	NAICS 541715 (Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology))
Solicitation #	W911SR-22-S-NGIA
Posted	Thu, Jul 30, 2026
Contact	Elizabeth M. Nordell, [email protected]

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Agency: Department of the Army Office: Army Contracting Command, Edgewood Contracting Division Fort Detrick Branch Location: Frederick, MD Solicitation Number: W911SR-22-S-NGIA Notice Type: Sources Sought Synopsis: This is a solicitation for parties interested in participating in projects sought by the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), Program Manager Special Programs (PMSP) for state of the art technologies and capabilities for the Next Generation Identification and Awareness Initiative (NGIA). NGIA is established to meet requirements in the following focus areas: Focus Area 1: TAGGING, TRACKING AND LOCATING (TTL): Having knowledge of when, where and what the enemy is doing is crucial to mission planning and eventual success. USASOC is looking to fill technology gaps in special technical capabilities for Tagging, Tracking, and Locating of High Value Individuals and Targets (HVI&T). Tailored solutions should provide Over The Horizon (OTH) and Line of Sight (LOS) day and night target tracking capabilities for extended periods, in all terrain/weather conditions, using ground based, airborne, or satellite receive methods. Specific desired characteristics include LPI/LPD communications, non-traditional means of exfiltration, and ability to survive in austere, near/peer operational environments. Focus Area 2: RECONNAISSANCE & SURVEILLANCE (R&S): USASOC must provide operators with the ability to gain intelligence in areas that are not easily accessible due to terr

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