Sources Sought Notice - Integrated Survivable Private 5G system with Local Edge, Hybrid Cloud, and SATCOM Connectivity

The Army is issuing a Sources‑Sought notice (Solicitation PANMCC26P0000044865) to identify small‑business vendors capable of leasing a fully integrated, survivable private 5G network with local edge, hybrid‑cloud and SATCOM connectivity for a unit at Fort Hood, TX. The 90‑day lease will be used to evaluate network interoperability and inform future requirements. The solution must be hardened against high‑altitude electromagnetic pulse (HEMP) – survivable to E1, E2, or E3 pulses and built to MIL‑STD‑188‑125‑1 – and provide “day‑zero” communications in nuclear or electronic‑warfare environments. Core capabilities include a micro‑data center for edge computing of ISR and AI workloads with low latency, rapid air/vehicle deployment, autonomous operation without continuous internet or SATCOM, and independent power (battery, generator, solar). Physical security must meet TEMPEST/EMP shielding, tamper‑resistance, and Trade‑Agreements‑Act‑compliant supply‑chain provenance. Cybersecurity requirements are extensive: compliance with AR 25‑2, DoD Zero‑Trust Architecture (ZTA) Pillar 1, NIST 800‑171, and NIST SP 800‑53 controls for tactical edge; automated detection and self‑heal capabilities against active cyber attacks; end‑to‑end encryption using FIPS 140‑3 validated modules for data at rest and in transit; and continuous authentication/MFA. The system must support Zero‑Trust micro‑segmentation, software‑defined perimeter, and streamlined RMF (NIST SP 800‑37) to achieve a pre‑validated ATO. All questions are due 2 PM CT on May 1 2026, with responses by May 3, and responses to the Sources‑Sought must be submitted by May 7 2026. This acquisition is a total small‑business set‑aside.

Notice ID

ccfc21710e7b417dbb48b48c9d0dc3c7

Solicitation Number

PANMCC26P0000044865

NAICS Code

517810

Classification Code

7G21