# Terrestrial Layered System (TLS) Manpack; Request for Information Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/w56kgy26r0099 - Solicitation number: W56KGY-26-R-0099 - Notice type: Sources sought - Status: Open. Offers due October 2, 2026 at 4:00 PM EDT - Department: Department of the Army - Agency: Department of the Army - Contracting office: W6QK ACC-APG (W56KGY) - NAICS: 334220 Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing - Product or service code: 5865 Electronic Countermeasures, Counter-Countermeasures and Quick Reaction Capability Equipment - Place of performance: Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland - County: Harford County (FIPS 24025). https://abierto.us/counties/harford-county-md-24025 - City: Aberdeen Proving Ground. https://abierto.us/cities/aberdeen-proving-ground-md-2400175 - First posted: September 22, 2026 - Last posted: September 22, 2026 - SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/418b58d559874ea9ab3b3e52f8b42bbc/view ## Description REQUEST FOR INFORMATION Manpack Request for White Papers (RFWP) Product Service Code (PSC): 5865 - Electronic Countermeasures, Counter-Countermeasures and Quick Reaction Capability Equipment. North American Industry Classification System (NAICS): 334220 - Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing. Introduction: Project Manager Electromagnetic Warfare and Collection (PM EW&C) is seeking information from industry regarding new and emergent electronic warfare; manpack capabilities. THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes. This request for information does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. Further, the Army is not, at this time, seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals. Respondents are advised that the U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI; all costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested party’s expense. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future program actions, if any are issued. DESCRIPTION. The Government is seeking innovative, mature (TRL 6+) Electromagnetic Support (ES) and Electromagnetic Attack (EA) capabilities to equip Brigade Electromagnetic Warfare Teams for Multi-Domain Operations. To ensure freedom of maneuver in the electromagnetic spectrum, the Government requires lightweight, ruggedized, and highly extensible solutions across five target operational tracks: (1) Dismounted EW Systems featuring wearable sensors and on-the-move detection, geolocation, and disruption capabilities designed for MOS-agnostic Soldiers. (2) Platform and Vehicle Integration for modular, mounted operations and robust command and control. (3) Cognitive EW Software delivering hardware-agnostic, AI/ML-driven threat adaptation and rapid reprogramming. (4) Unattended Ground Sensors for remote, persistent RF detection and targeted electronic attack. (5) sUAS Integration utilizing hot-swappable aerial payloads for stand-off reconnaissance, cyber effects, and electronic defeat. RESPONSES. It is anticipated that the information and solutions gathered from this request will directly inform and lead to potential production contract award(s) projected for early to mid-Fiscal Year 2028 (FY28). Please send all responses to: usarmy.apg.cpe-isw.mbx.pdm-tsw-te@army.mil. White Papers must be received by 30 September 2026 for consideration. Additionally, White Paper submissions shall be no longer than 4 pages total. To aid the Government, all Proprietary information, if any, should be minimized and MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned. QUESTIONS. Questions regarding this announcement shall be submitted in writing by e-mail to the Contracting Officer, Raymond Bailey, at raymond.c.bailey2.civ@army.mil. Verbal questions will NOT be accepted. Accordingly, questions shall NOT contain proprietary or classified information. The Government does not guarantee that questions received will be answered. ## Attachments - [Manpack_RFI.pdf](https://sam.gov/api/prod/opps/v3/opportunities/resources/files/2965f818e08a42688429ae6c53545147/download) ## Publications - September 22, 2026: Sources sought, due October 2, 2026 at 4:00 PM EDT. Notice 418b58d559874ea9ab3b3e52f8b42bbc. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/418b58d559874ea9ab3b3e52f8b42bbc/view ## Points of contact - Raymond Bailey, raymond.c.bailey2.civ@army.mil - Kristen N. Robertson, kristen.n.robertson4.civ@army.mil --- Source: SAM.gov Contract Opportunities bulk extract. Confirm deadlines on SAM.gov before responding. Cite https://abierto.us/opportunities/w56kgy26r0099.