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 is hosting a Special Notice – Army ICAM Industry Working Day on May 8, 2026, at the MITRE 1 Building in McLean, VA. This in-person event, organized by the Capability Program Executive for Command and Control Information Network (CPE C2IN) and Product Lead Enterprise-Identity, Credential and Access Management (PdL E-ICAM), aims to enhance information sharing between Government and industry partners on emerging solutions and modernization efforts for Army Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM). Company registration is required by April 24, 2026, 1200 EST.
Purpose & Scope
This event is for planning purposes only and is not a solicitation. It will feature working sessions where industry and Army stakeholders collaborate on strategic challenge areas and potential solutions. The day will include an "ICAM 101" session and workshops.
Key Challenge Areas
Morning sessions will focus on strategic challenges, 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 MP Federation across Information Domains and Network Fabrics
Event Structure & Participation
The event runs from 0800-1700 EST. Up to 35 qualified vendors will be invited. Selection criteria include experience with AI in ICAM, Zero Trust Architecture, full identity lifecycle management, federated identity, SSO, and dynamic access control. Technical attendees are encouraged.
Afternoon 1:1 Sessions: Limited, by-appointment-only sessions with ICAM leaders are available for vendors who attend the morning session. Vendors should be prepared to discuss acquisition and contracting approaches and must submit a 10-page written response addressing the morning session questions to be eligible for 1:1s.
Registration & Deadlines
- Company Registration Deadline: April 24, 2026, 1200 EST.
- Registration is via the provided link:
https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/HeGLEJWTmc. - A single Point of Contact (POC) per company must register. Individual registrations are not permitted. Attendee names must be submitted to the POCs (Mr. Shawn Jamerson or Mr. Kenneth Faulcon) by the registration deadline.
Important Notes
This is a Special Notice for planning purposes only and does not constitute a request for proposals or a commitment to issue a solicitation. The Government will not pay for any costs incurred by participants. Proprietary information must be clearly marked.