Soldier Monitoring System (SMS) – Technical Support Services and Equipment

Bidders ID: NBD00159721437100463
Due Date: Jun 22, 2026
Posted Date: Jun 8, 2026
Level of Government: Federal
State: South Carolina
Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE
Category:
  • 69 - Training Aids and Devices
Solicitation Number: W9124C26QA012
Source: Members Only
Follow
Soldier Monitoring System (SMS) – Technical Support Services and Equipment
Active
Contract Opportunity
Notice ID
W9124C26QA012
Related Notice
W9124C-26-Q-A012
Department/Ind. Agency
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-tier
DEPT OF THE ARMY
Major Command
AMC
Sub Command
ACC
Sub Command 2
MISSION INSTALLATION CONTRACTING COMMAND
Sub Command 3
419TH CSB
Office
W6QM MICC-FT JACKSON
Looking for contract opportunity help?

APEX Accelerators are an official government contracting resource for small businesses. Find your local APEX Accelerator (opens in new window) for free government expertise related to contract opportunities.

APEX Accelerators are funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Department of Defense.

The APEX Accelerators program was formerly known as the Procurement Technical Assistance Program (opens in new window) (PTAP).

General Information View Changes
  • Contract Opportunity Type: Presolicitation (Updated)
  • Updated Published Date: Jun 08, 2026 09:47 am EDT
  • Original Published Date: Jun 05, 2026 10:44 am EDT
  • Updated Response Date: Jun 22, 2026 12:00 pm EDT
  • Original Response Date: Jun 22, 2026 12:00 pm EDT
  • Inactive Policy: Manual
  • Updated Inactive Date: Jun 22, 2026
  • Original Inactive Date: Jun 22, 2026
  • Initiative:
    • None
Classification
  • Original Set Aside: No Set aside used
  • Product Service Code: 6930 - OPERATION TRAINING DEVICES
  • NAICS Code:
    • 334220 - Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing
  • Place of Performance:
    Columbia , SC 29207
    USA
Description View Changes

This requirement will be solicited as a Sole Source procurement to BlackOhm LLC under the authority of RFO 6.103-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies Or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements.



The acquisition will utilize Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) Part 12 Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services.



No small business set‑aside applies.




  • PSC:


    • 7035 – Information Technology Equipment (primary for Sigma 5 hardware)

    • R706 – Logistics Support Services (ancillary freight/packaging/palletization if applicable)



  • NAICS:

    • 334220 – Radio and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing (Primary NAICS for body‑worn GPS/IoT tracking devices)

    • Size Standard: 1,250 employees





The United States Army Drill Sergeant Academy (USADSA), Fort Jackson, SC, intends to issue a solicitation for the procurement of Soldier Monitoring System (SMS) equipment, specifically:



A. Sigma 5 Soldier Monitoring Devices (BlackOhm LLC)



Body‑worn, ruggedized GPS/IoT tracking devices meeting the following salient characteristics (partial list):




  • Up to 6‑week battery endurance

  • Wireless Qi 1.2 charging

  • Lithium Iron Phosphate battery (2,000+ cycles)

  • Dual‑mode + tri‑mode GPS (redundant)

  • Multi‑band GNSS

  • Multi‑carrier LTE Cat‑M1 / NB‑IoT

  • LoRa 915 MHz long‑range capability

  • FIPS 140‑2 AES‑256 encryption

  • IP68, MIL‑STD‑810, MIL‑STD‑883H

  • Dimensions: 5.5 x 1.35 x 1.9 inches, approx. 8 oz

  • Environmental sensors: altimeter, accelerometer, temperature, shock, vibration



Learn more: Sigma 5 salient characteristics



B. Ruggedized Laptops and Tablets (Getac) - Brand Name or Equal



Required to operate the SMS monitoring platform and support field operations.



Getac S410 Rugged Laptop (or equivalent configuration):




  • Intel i5/i7 processor

  • 14" sunlight‑readable display (1,000 nits)

  • MIL‑STD‑810H, IP53

  • Optional dual battery, GPS, LTE/5G

  • Multiple I/O ports including Thunderbolt 4



Getac ZX70 Rugged Tablet (or equivalent configuration):




  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 660

  • 7" sunlight‑readable LumiBond display

  • MIL‑STD‑810H, IP67

  • Optional barcode/RFID reader

  • Optional LTE



C. Ancillary Items (as required)




  • Charging stations

  • Mounting/docking hardware

  • Protective cases

  • Freight, packaging, palletization



D. Included Services (Ancillary Only)



Services are limited to:




  • Initial configuration of devices

  • Firmware/software activation

  • Basic familiarization training

  • Warranty and lifecycle sustainment per OEM standards



These services are incidental to the purchase of equipment and not a standalone service requirement.



(ii) Procedures for Award & Anticipated Award Date



This acquisition will be conducted using RFO 12.201-1 Simplified Procedures for commercial products.




  • Estimated Solicitation Release Date: On or about 25 June 2026

  • Estimated Award Date: On or about 15 July 2026

  • Delivery Location: Fort Jackson



(iii) Trade Agreements Applicability



If applicable, the solicitation will include the appropriate FAR Part 25 clauses implementing:




  • WTO Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

  • Free Trade Agreements (FTA)



Examples include:




  • FAR 52.225‑5, Trade Agreements

  • FAR 52.225‑3, Buy American–Free Trade Agreements–Israeli Trade Act



Additional Information



This notice is not a request for quotes. No solicitation is available at this time.


Attachments/Links
Contact Information
Contracting Office Address
  • KO DIRECTORATE OF CONTRACTIN BLDG 4340 MAGRUDER ST FT JACKSON
  • COLUMBIA , SC 29207-5490
  • USA
Primary Point of Contact
Secondary Point of Contact
History

Related Document

Jun 5, 2026[Presolicitation (Original)] Soldier Monitoring System (SMS) – Technical Support Services and Equipment
Disclaimer: The details regarding bids, requests for proposals (RFPs), and requests for qualifications (RFQs) on this site are provided for convenience and do not represent official public notice. To respond to or inquire about bids, RFPs, or RFQs, please contact the appropriate government department.

TRY FOR FREE

Not a GovernmentBidders Member Yet?

Get unlimited access to thousands of active local, state and federal government bids and awards in All 50 States.

Start Free Trial Today >