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Next Generation Identification and Awareness Initiative

Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE / DEPT OF THE ARMY
Location: ABERDEEN PROVING GROU, MD
Amount: Amount not listed
Posted: Jul 30, 2026
Set-aside: None (open competition)
NAICS code: 541715 - Scientific Research and Development Services (general category) look up NAICS codes
PSC code: AC12

Timeline

Posted

Jul 30, 2026
Status

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What this contract is for

Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE / DEPT OF THE ARMY
Location: ABERDEEN PROVING GROU, MD
NAICS: 541715 - Scientific Research and Development Services (general category)
Scope: Federal

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 terrain/weather restrictions, political sensitivities, and hostile forces.

Special, unattended ground base sensors will provide, “orbits without orbits”, giving commanders situational awareness where traditional ISR systems are either non-existent or units are operating in unfamiliar environments where tradit...

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