Soldier Monitoring System (SMS) – Technical Support Services and Equipment W9124C26QA012
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AI-generated · Jun 06, 2026Procurement of a Soldier Monitoring System (SMS) package including Sigma 5 body-worn GPS/IoT tracking devices from BlackOhm LLC, rugged Getac laptops and ZX70 tablets to run the SMS platform, plus ancillary hardware (charging stations, mounting/docking, protective cases) and included services (initial device configuration, firmware activation, basic training, and warranty/lifecycle support) to support field operations for the US Army Drill Sergeant Academy at Fort Jackson.
This is a sole-source action to BlackOhm LLC, with no competition expected, using simplified commercial procedures. The Sigma 5 devices must meet detailed performance specs (long battery life up to ~6 weeks, Qi wireless charging, LiFePO4 with 2000+ cycles, dual-/tri-mode GPS, multi-band GNSS, LTE Cat-M1/NB-IoT, LoRa 915 MHz, AES-256 encryption, IP68, MIL-STD-810H, MIL-STD-883H) and pair with Getac S410 laptops and ZX70 tablets meeting rugged configurations. Delivery to Fort Jackson is anticipated, with the solicitation release around June 25, 2026 and award around July 15, 2026; trade agreements may apply. This notice is not an open solicitation.
This requirement will be solicited as a Sole Source procurement to BlackOhm LLC under the authority of RFO 6.103-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies Or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. The acquisition will utilize Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) Part 12 Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services. No small business set?aside applies. PSC: 7035 Information Technology Equipment (primary for Sigma 5 hardware) R706 Logistics Support Services (ancillary freight/packaging/palletization if applicable) NAICS: 334220 Radio and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing (Primary NAICS for body?worn GPS/IoT tracking devices) Size Standard: 1,250 employees The United States Army Drill Sergeant Academy (USADSA), Fort Jackson, SC, intends to issue a solicitation for the procurement of Soldier Monitoring System (SMS) equipment, specifically: A. Sigma 5 Soldier Monitoring Devices (BlackOhm LLC) Body?worn, ruggedized GPS/IoT tracking devices meeting the following salient characteristics (partial list): Up to 6?week battery endurance Wireless Qi 1.2 charging Lithium Iron Phosphate battery (2,000+ cycles) Dual?mode + tri?mode GPS (redundant) Multi?band GNSS Multi?carrier LTE Cat?M1 / NB?IoT LoRa 915 MHz long?range capability FIPS 140?2 AES?256 encryption IP68, MIL?STD?810, MIL?STD?883H Dimensions: 5.5 x 1.35 x 1.9 inches, approx. 8 oz Environmental sensors: altimeter, accelerometer, temperature, shock, vibration Learn more: Sigma 5 salient characteristics B. Ruggedized Laptops and Tablets (Getac) Required to operate the SMS monitoring platform and support field operations. Getac S410 Rugged Laptop (or equivalent configuration): Intel i5/i7 processor 14" sunlight?readable display (1,000 nits) MIL?STD?810H, IP53 Optional dual battery, GPS, LTE/5G Multiple I/O ports including Thunderbolt 4 Getac ZX70 Rugged Tablet (or equivalent configuration): Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 7" sunlight?readable LumiBond display MIL?STD?810H, IP67 Optional barcode/RFID reader Optional LTE C. Ancillary Items (as required) Charging stations Mounting/docking hardware Protective cases Freight, packaging, palletization D. Included Services (Ancillary Only) Services are limited to: Initial configuration of devices Firmware/software activation Basic familiarization training Warranty and lifecycle sustainment per OEM standards These services are incidental to the purchase of equipment and not a standalone service requirement. (ii) Procedures for Award & Anticipated Award Date This acquisition will be conducted using RFO 12.201-1 Simplified Procedures for commercial products. Estimated Solicitation Release Date: On or about 25 June 2026 Estimated Award Date: On or about 15 July 2026 Delivery Location: Fort Jackson (iii) Trade Agreements Applicability If applicable, the solicitation will include the appropriate FAR Part 25 clauses implementing: WTO Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) Free Trade Agreements (FTA) Examples include: FAR 52.225?5, Trade Agreements FAR 52.225?3, Buy American Free Trade Agreements Israeli Trade Act Additional Information This notice is not a request for quotes. No solicitation is available at this time.
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