Unified Communications Software Platform Licensing

SOL #: UC_FY26-01Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Dept Of The Army

W6QK ACC-APG CONT CT SW SECTOR

ABER PROV GRD, MD, 21005-3013, United States

Place of Performance

Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

NAICS

Software Publishers (513210)

PSC

Digital Network Communications Hardware, Software, And Other Equipment Used Within The Core Data Centers And Work Areas, Connecting End Users To The Organization's Local Area Network (Lan). Wide Area Network (Wan) Digital Transmission Equipment, Supporting Hardware And Software Directly Connecting Data Centers, Offices And Third Parties. Includes 1) External Digital Network Transport Equipment (Outside Plant) Physical Communications Infrastructure Connecting To Lan/Wan End Points 2) Copper And Fiber Communications Systems, And 3) Cellular Infrastructure Such As Towers, Repeaters, Switching Systems Dedicated For Cellular Communication. Products And Tools That Enable Or Distribute Voice Services Through On Premise Digital Equipment Including Pbx, Vo Ip, Voicemail And Handsets. (7G21)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/b630f7118bce40cdb27666bc9120a3a1/view

Timeline

Posted

Apr 17, 2026

Last Updated

Apr 27, 2026

Submission Deadline

Apr 30, 2026, 9:00 PM

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 seeking mature, commercially available software solutions for a Unified Communications Platform. This recurring annual requirement aims to bridge legacy and modern systems into a single integrated voice environment for warfighters, enhancing real-time collaboration, analytics, and secure communication. The Army Contracting Command – Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG) is managing this effort. White Papers are due April 30, 2026.

Scope of Work

The Army requires a unified communications software platform that provides an interoperable capability within its tactical voice architecture. Key functionalities include:

Bridging legacy and modern systems (Combat Net Radios, telephony, IP devices, MANET, mobile devices, tablets, legacy hardware radio platforms).
Real-time collaboration: messaging, file sharing, video conferencing, virtual meeting rooms.
Advanced analytics and reporting capabilities.
End-to-end encryption.
Streamlining communication across multiple channels (voice, video, chat, collaboration tools).
Seamless integration with existing enterprise applications.
Solution characteristics: system/hardware agnostic, multicast stream ingestion, VoIP interoperability, dynamic talk group management, scalability, mobile device integration, offline/disconnected operation, server-based/serverless options, modular cloud-native microservices, Kubernetes deployment, access control, and operational readiness.

Contract & Timeline

Type: Government preference is a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract.
Ordering Period: 5 years.
Set-Aside: None specified; requires commercial solutions.
White Papers Due: April 30, 2026, 1700 EDT.
Questions Deadline: April 24, 2026, 0900 EDT.
Published: April 22, 2026.

Submission & Evaluation

Submission Method: White Papers to be emailed to the Contracting Officer and Specialist.
Email Subject Line: "UC_FY26-01".
White Paper Format: Maximum 10 pages (excluding administrative sections), 11-point font, 1-inch margins.
Evaluation Process: Up to three steps: White Paper submission, optional Demonstration, and Award Negotiations.
White Paper Evaluation Criteria: Includes Gate Criteria (Commercial Solution Experience, Solution Maturity) and Full Evaluation Criteria (Technical Capability, Solution Maturity & Past Performance, Data Rights, Price).

Important Notes

The Statement of Objectives (SOO) contains Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). Access requires using the "Request Access" button on SAM.gov and verification of CMMC Level 1 compliance or higher. Vendors unable to use SAM.gov's "Request Access" feature should contact MAJ Quentin Sica (quentin.sica.mil@army.mil) or William Wimbury (william.h.wimbury2.civ@army.mil).
This Call for Solutions is an amendment to Army Open Solicitation (AOS) W9128Z-25-S-A002. Offerors should review the AOS and its attachments.
Academic research proposals are not desired.