Special Notice – Army ICAM Industry Working Day 2026
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 Department of the Army, specifically the Capability Program Executive for Command and Control Information Network (CPE C2IN) and Product Lead Enterprise-Identity, Credential and Access Management (PdL E-ICAM), will host an Army ICAM Industry Working Day on May 8, 2026. This in-person event, held in McLean, VA, is a Special Notice intended for information sharing and collaboration on emerging solutions and modernization efforts for Army Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM). It is for planning purposes only and is not a solicitation.
Event Focus & Scope
The working day will feature both morning strategic challenge sessions and limited afternoon 1:1 appointments. Morning Sessions will focus on key strategic challenge areas, including:
- Using AI to counter AI-driven threats
- Meeting Post-Quantum Cryptography milestones
- Incorporating Decentralized Identity for External Army Affiliates
- Incorporating existing and future Non-Person/Non-Human Identities
- Enabling Mission Partner (MP) Federation across Information Domains and Network Fabrics Industry partners will be asked to provide input on realistic end states, optimal sequencing, timelines, and critical problems to resolve by 2032.
Afternoon 1:1 Sessions are by appointment only and require attendance at the morning session. These sessions will allow vendors to discuss acquisition and contracting approaches (e.g., AAF, contract vehicles), criteria for proposals, and performance assessment methods with ICAM leaders. A 10-page written submission addressing the morning session questions is required for 1:1 eligibility.
Core ICAM capabilities to be discussed include Identity & Authentication (SSO), Access Management, Federation Services, Account Provisioning, and Enterprise Audit & Visibility.
Participation & Timeline
- Event Date: May 8, 2026, from 0800-1700 EST.
- Location: MITRE 1 Building, 7525 Colshire Drive, McLean, VA 22102.
- Company Registration Deadline: April 24, 2026, 1200 EST. A single Point of Contact (POC) per company must register via the provided link. Individual registrations are not permitted, and attendee names must be submitted to the POCs by the deadline.
- Published Date: April 8, 2026.
- Set-Aside: None specified.
Additional Notes
Up to 35 qualified vendors will be invited, with selection criteria emphasizing experience in AI in ICAM, Zero Trust Architecture, full identity lifecycle management, federated identity, SSO, dynamic access control, and specific knowledge related to identity fabrics, authenticators, logging, and authorization/authentication policies. Technical attendees are encouraged. The Government will not reimburse participants for any costs incurred. This notice is for planning purposes only, and a formal solicitation will be announced separately. Proprietary information must be clearly marked.