Project Linchpin_Radio Frequency EW Capabilities Request For Information (RFI)

Request For Information: Project Linchpin Radio Frequency EW Capabilities 1. INTRODUCTION REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ONLY. The purpose of this posting is to notify industry of an RFI. Project Linchpin enables the Army to deliver trusted solutions for AI-enabled systems through a secure Artificial Intelligence Operations and Artificial Intelligence Services (AIOPs+) while maximizing the Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC) investments.

Project Linchpin creates a collaborative yet competitive environment of industry and Government partners to establish the AIOPs+ ecosystem and creates new opportunities for inclusion into the ecosystem through rapid agile acquisition and contracting approaches. PM EW&C oversees the acquisition of integrated Intelligence, Electronic and Cyber Warfare capabilities. These capabilities provide spectrum and dominance for the U.S. Army.

PM EW&C manages a diverse portfolio across five product management offices, responsible for developing, acquiring, producing, fielding, and sustaining Programs of Record and Quick Reaction Capabilities. Their work includes analyzing, planning, organizing, and executing Electronic Warfare (EW) operations, focusing on degrading, disrupting, neutralizing, or destroying enemy capabilities. 2. DISCLAIMER THIS IS NOT A NOTICE OF Request for Proposal (RFP) ISSUANCE.

Responses to this request are voluntary and will not affect any contractor's ability to submit a proposal if, or when, an RFP is released for a future effort. The requested information is for planning purposes only and does NOT constitute a commitment, implied or otherwise, that a procurement action will be issued. It is issued to invite industry to share their thoughts with the Government on the subject topic.

No entitlement to payment by the Government of direct or indirect costs or charges will arise as a result of the submission of information in response to this request. Information received will not be considered confidential/proprietary unless marked accordingly. Company proprietary data will be reviewed by Government employees and authorized representatives only. The Government shall not be liable for or suffer any consequential damages for any improperly identified proprietary information.

No award will be made as a result of this request. This request is for informational purposes only to promote exchanges of information with industry in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) part 15.201. The Government will not pay for any information and/or materials received in response to this request for information and is in no way obligated by the information received.

3. RESPONSE INSTRUCTIONS Responses related to this Government issued RFI are due no later than 22 July 2024, 5:00pm (close of business) in the form of a whitepaper. Responses shall be sent via email address to:

usarmy.apg.peo-iews.mbx.linchpin@army.mil;

Subject Line: “Project Linchpin RF EW Capabilities to Support Army Initiatives RFI #5”. The whitepaper should not exceed 7 pages, not including the cover. The whitepaper must address the requested information outlined in the attached PDF.

For the full RFI, please refer to the Attachments section