2026 APBI Save the Date
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG) Office of Small Business is hosting the 2026 Advanced Planning Briefing to Industry (APBI) from April 21-22, 2026, at APG, MD. This special notice serves as a "Save the Date" and provides critical information for industry stakeholders to understand the organization's future contracting landscape, focusing on Fiscal Years 2028-2029. The event is designed to brief industry on upcoming opportunities and Army capability requirements, not to solicit formal bids.
Event Details
- Dates: April 21-22, 2026
- Location: Myer Auditorium (Building 6000), APG, MD (in-person) and Microsoft Teams (virtual)
- Format: Hybrid event, with both in-person and virtual attendance options.
- Social Event: An APBI Social will be held on April 22, 2026, from 6 PM to 8 PM at Watchtower Brewing Company, Aberdeen Festive Park. Tickets are available via Eventbrite.
Purpose for Industry
The APBI is a crucial tool for strategic planning and partnership, offering insights into potential contracting opportunities across various domains. Key areas highlighted in the briefing documents include:
- Army Research Laboratory (ARL): Forecasted FY26 opportunities for Administrative Support ($50-$100M, 8(a) Competitive), Experimental Support ($50-$75M, 8(a) Competitive RS3 TOR), and Multilingual Computing ($4-$6M, Base IDIQ).
- CECOM: Upcoming opportunities for Worldwide Field Support ($400M-$600M, Cost Plus Fixed Fee, RS3 Task Order) and Unified ERP Capability Support.
- DEVCOM C5ISR Center: Anticipated efforts in Defensive Cyber Operations, Counter-UAS, Modeling and Simulation, and Broad Agency Announcements (BAAs) for technology interests.
- U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC): Numerous FY26 opportunities across IT Support, Facility Sustainment, Cybersecurity, Scientific and Engineering Support, and Logistics, many designated as Small Business Set-Asides.
- CPE ST3 Program: Opportunities in Training Simulation Software, Soldier Virtual Trainer, Games For Training, and Persistent Cyber Training Environment.
- CPE CBRND: Programs related to countering weapons of mass destruction (CWMD) and chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) defense, utilizing Other Transaction Authority (OTA) and other vehicles.
- CPE ISW: FY26 and FY27 opportunities in HQ SETA, PM DCO, Modular Electromagnetic Spectrum System (MEMSS), and Army Intelligence Data Platform (AIDP).
- C2IN: Forecasted procurements for Data-Driven Warfighting Integration, NGC2 Engineering, Integrated Virtual Mission Enclave Hub Prototype, and Army Emergency Services Internet Protocol Network (ESInet).
- Directorate of Public Works (DPW): A potential Installation Refuse and Recycling Contract ($9M-$12M, FFP).
Engagement & Registration
- Virtual Attendance: No advance registration required. Microsoft Teams broadcast links for Day 1 (AM/PM) and Day 2 (AM/PM) are provided in the notice.
- In-Person Attendance: Requires no-fee registration via Eventbrite links provided in the notice for Day 1 and Day 2.
- Questions: The APG Office of Small Business is accepting questions for the 2026 APBI via an online form.
- Surveys: Previously, surveys were available for vendors to rank preferred contract opportunities for deeper discussions, closing March 20, 2025.
- Contact: Direct general APBI questions to usarmy.apg.cecom.mbx.apbi-registration@army.mil.
Timeline
- Event Dates: April 21-22, 2026
- Published Date: April 17, 2026
- Response Date: April 30, 2026