Portable Communications Intelligence System (COMINT) equipment

Location: Federal
Posted: Jul 15, 2026
Due: Jul 29, 2026
Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE
Type of Government: Federal
Category:
  • 58 - Communications, Detection and Coherent Radiation Equipment
Solicitation No: W91CRB-26-COMINT
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General Information
  • Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Original)
  • Original Published Date: Jul 15, 2026 11:37 am EDT
  • Original Response Date: Jul 29, 2026 04:00 pm EDT
  • Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
  • Original Inactive Date: Aug 13, 2026
  • Initiative:
    • None
Classification
  • Original Set Aside:
  • Product Service Code: 5810 - COMMUNICATIONS SECURITY EQUIPMENT AND COMPONENTS
  • NAICS Code:
    • 334220 - Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing
  • Place of Performance:
Description

SOURCES SOUGHT





PORTABLE COMMUNICATIONS INTELLIGENCE SYSTEMS (COMINT) EQUIPMENT, MAST DEPLOYMENT KITS, AND DETECTION SOFTWARE





FOREIGN MILITARY SALES (FMS)



WD-B-UDB EX26029



SIGNAL SEARCH COLLECTION ANALYSIS AND DIRECTION FINDING SYSTEMS





DESCRIPTION





Ukraine case WD-B-UDB EX26029: Portable Communications Intelligence System (COMINT) equipment: 20MHz to 8GHz Rack Mount Signal Search, Collection, Analysis, and Direction Finding Communications Intelligence (COMINT) Systems, Mast Deployment Kits, and detection software updates for wideband direction finding and communications / signal intelligence.





INTRODUCTION





The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG) on behalf of the Communications-Electronics Command Security Assistance Management directorate (CECOM SAMD) is issuing this Sources Sought notice as a means of conducting market research to identify potential sources having an interest in, and industry technologies available to support/fulfill Building Partner Capacity (BPC) requirements for portable Communications Intelligence System (COMINT) equipment: 20MHz to 8GHz Rack Mount Signal Search, Collection, Analysis, and Direction Finding Communications Intelligence (COMINT) Systems, Mast Deployment Kits, and detection software updates for wideband direction finding and communications / signal intelligence and accessories for Ukraine Defense.





The result of this sources sought/market survey will contribute to determining the method of procurement if a requirement materializes. Based on the responses to this sources sought notice/market survey, this requirement may be set-aside for small businesses (in full or in part) or procured through full and open competition. Multiple awards may be made. All small business set-aside categories will be considered. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding submissions. The U.S. Government requests that interested parties submit a brief description of your company, your company’s solution, and your ability to meet potential system requirements.





DISCLAIMER





THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) TO BE SUBMITTED. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS SOURCES SOUGHT/MARKET RESEARCH IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.





PROGRAM BACKGROUND





CECOM-SAMD has a requirement for: Model 953-8-649 20MHz to 8.5 GHz Portable Communication Intelligence System (COMINT), Model 957-2-647 20MHz to 8.5 GHz Portable Communication Intelligence System (COMINT), Model 953-8-649 Mast Deployment Kits, and accessories for wideband direction finding and communications/signal intelligence. This equipment will be used to expand the existing secured communications network for Ukraine.





REQUIRED CAPABILITIES





The purpose of this market research/sources sought is to identify interested sources that can provide and deliver Model 953-8-649 20MHz to 8.5 GHz Portable Communication Intelligence System (COMINT), Model 957-2-647 20MHz to 8.0 GHz Portable Communication Intelligence System (COMINT), Model 953-8-649 Mast Deployment Kits, and accessories for wideband direction finding and communications/signal intelligence for the country of Ukraine and meet the following characteristics/requirements:





New equipment must be able to be integrated with existing platform in the current Ukrainian communications platform infrastructure.





PORTABLE COMMUNICATION INTELLIGENCE SYSTEM (COMINT)





Contractor provides for Portable Communications Intelligence System (COMINT) consisting of:



QTY PART DESCRIPTION



20 953-8-649 Model 953-8-649 20MHz to 8.5 GHz



Portable Communication Intelligence



System (COMINT)



Consisting of:



1 Model 6233 RF/DF processor (green), IP-67



1 Dual V/U/SHF phase coherent tuner



1 Digital Down Converter



1 GPS Receiver



1 Internal Lookback Recorder



2 1GB Ethernet Interfaces (RJ-45)



3 Internal Hot-swappable BB2590/U290 Whr Li-Ion Battery



1 Internal Battery Charger



1 AC (115/240 VAC / 50/60 Hz)Power Supply



1 Server with server software



1 Client License



1 Modulation Recognition Software



1 USD License



1 UVAD License



1 Team License



1 Drone Detection Software Bundle



1 Drone Detection Server License



1 Drone Detection Station Control License



1 Drone Detection Client Connection License



1 Model 649 Antenna (Green Radome)



1 Integral Low Band and High Band DF Antenna



1 GPS Antenna



1 1.5 Meter Stand-alone (No Guys) Tripod



1 Antenna-to-Processor Interface Cable (RF and Control), 20ft.



1 Ruggedized IP-65 Laptop Computer



1 Client Software



1 Snapshot Radio (SSR)





1 Client Laptop to RF/DF Processor LAN Cable, 100ft.



1 Manual (Softcopy on CD)



2 Transit Case 2



Note:



Includes capability to link two or more systems



over a purchaser-supplied TCP/IP



communications channel having low latency,



low bit error rate, and a minimum bandwidth



of at least 2 Mb/s.





PORTABLE COMMUNICATION INTELLIGENCE SYSTEM (COMINT)





Contractor provides for Portable Communications Intelligence System (COMINT) consisting of:



QTY PART DESCRIPTION



20 957-2-647 Model 957-2-647 20MHz to 8.5 GHz Portable



Communication Intelligence System (COMINT)



Consisting of:



1 Model 6242 RF Processor



1 Model 6245 DF Processor



1 Model 647 Vertically Polarized DF and Monitoring Antenna



1 Antenna-to-Processor RF and Control Cables, 20-8,500 MHz



1 GPS Antenna



1 Server Computer Preloaded w/ Server Software



1 Modulation Recognition Software



1 Client Software License



1 GeoLocation Server Software



1 Universal Signal Detection (USD)



1 UHF Voice Automatic Signal Detection (UVAD)



1 Automated Data Transfer (TEAMS)



1 Drone Detection Capability (Single License/System)



1 Lookback Storage



1 Computer (laptop) preloaded w/ Drone Detection Client Software



Snapshot Radio I/Q Audio Player



Note:



The Model 57087-957-2-647 is offered with a Model 647



antenna, intended for installation on a fixed tower, mast,



building structure, or a vehicle-mounted pneumatic mast.



For each installation type, a different processor-to-antenna



cable set is required.





MAST DEPLOYMENT KIT





Contractor provides for mast deployment kit consisting of:



QTY PART DESCRIPTION





20 953-8-649 Model 953-8-649 Mast Deployment Kits,



Consisting of:



1 Tripod PH-6: Medium Duty Tripod



1 Mast System, 6m



1 Adaptor for 649 Antenna Mounts



w/ 30ft. RF and Control Cable



20 957-2-647 Model 957-2-647 Mast Deployment Kit – 23ft



Consisting of:



23ft. Nycoil assembly for 957/647 10ft.



High Vehicle Mtd. Mast



20 957-2-647 Model 957-2-647 Mast Deployment Kit 115ft



Consisting of:



1 115ft. Cable Assembly for Fixed Mast/Tower





DETECTION SOFTWARE UPDATE





Contractor provides for detection software update consisting of:



QTY PART DESCRIPTION





1 Detection Software Update



Consisting of:



1 Software Update Service



1 Detection Software Update Service



1 Drone Detector Library Update Service





Request responses MUST include Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) price for the equipment described.





OPERATIVE AND TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:





1. Background: Ukraine has requested the USG provide Model 953-8-649 20MHz to 8.5 GHz Portable Communication Intelligence System (COMINT), Model 957-2-647 20MHz to 8.5 GHz Portable Communication Intelligence System (COMINT), Model 953-8-649 Mast Deployment Kits, and accessories for wideband direction finding and communications/signal intelligence, software, supplies and support accessories listed above.





2. Material Conditions: The equipment must be Quality A "New and Original" to ensure optimal conditions for use.





3. To maintain the standardization and technological compatibility of the existing communications network that is currently operating in Ukraine, and will meet the required form, fit, function capacity for User.





SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS





Any resulting contract is anticipated to have a security classification level of Unclassified. Any resulting contract shall be compliant with the specialty metals restriction of the Berry Amendment (10 U.S.C. 2533a and 2533b) in accordance with DFARS clauses 252.225-7008 and 252.225-7009.



ELIGIBILITY



NAICS code



334220, Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing



Product Service Code (PSC)



5810, Communications Security Equipment and Components





SUBMISSION DETAILS





Interested sources should furnish the following information, in the format provided below:





(1) Name and address of company, with Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code and Unique Entity Identification (UEI) number. Any interested company must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM.gov)





(2) Point of Contact Name, Department, phone number, and email address.





(3) State whether your company is currently providing a different generation/version of this item to the US Government and if so, what the contract number is.





(4) Identify past and current services your company offers that exactly match the capabilities specified above.





(5) Address your company's capability to act as a single provider for the hardware and services defined herein. If significant subcontracting or teaming is anticipated in order to deliver technical capability, organizations should address the administrative and management structure of such arrangements. No phone or email solicitations with regards to the status of any resulting request for proposal (RFP) will be accepted prior to its release.





RESPONSE DETAILS





Your response to this Sources Sought, including any capabilities statement(s), shall be electronically submitted to Contract Specialist, Rem Ngo in either Microsoft Word or Portable Document Format (PDF), via email Rem.d.ngo.civ@army.mil no later than 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard (ES) on July 29, 2026.





Reference this sources sought number in the e-mail subject line and on all enclosed documents. Responses shall include documented capability to deliver required Portable Communications Intelligence Systems (COMINT) equipment, Mast Deployment Kits, and Detection Software. Information and materials submitted in response to this request WILL NOT be returned. DO NOT SUBMIT CLASSIFIED MATERIAL. All data received in response to this Sources Sought that is marked or designated as corporate or proprietary will be fully protected from any release outside the Government.





Primary Point of Contact



Rem Ngo



Contract Specialist



Army Contracting Command, ACC- APG Division D



6515 Integrity Ct, Bldg 4310



Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005



Rem.d.ngo.civ@army.mil










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  • Jul 15, 2026 11:37 am EDTSources Sought (Original)

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