Notice ID: eccb6d048caa4ecba24fe81b1b9f349bSources Sought
Project Manager Intelligence Systems & Analytics (PM IS&A) Army Intelligence Data Platform- Next (AIDP-Next) Request for Information #3
Archived on March 25, 2026. Original response deadline: . Full description on SAM.gov.
Description
Army Intelligence Data Platform - Next (AIDP-Next): Notice/Request for Information 3
Army Contracting Command - Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG) in support of the Program Manager (PM) Intelligence Systems and Analytics (IS&A) Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), is conducting market research to shape the acquisition strategy and technical options for the delivery of the next iteration of AIDP-Next, to include capabilities to support echelon based solutions that include services, processing and data management capabilities. The army is considering multiple acquisition approaches, including commercial item procurements and other transaction authorities (OTA), and encourages industry feedback on the most effective strategy to deliver AIDP Cloud to Edge capabilities.
One-on-One request response date: 13 March 2026 at 1700 EST
Questions and/or feedback response date: 24 March 2026 at 1700 EST
The purpose of this RFI is to:
Post Industry Day slides and answers to questions
Post Industry Partnering information
Post instructions on how to request a one-on-one meeting with the Government – Vendors who have previously submitted a request will need to submit a new request following the instructions in this RFI.
Post instructions on how to obtain the Draft Call for Solution (CfS).*
Post an Excel document to be used by vendors in submitting questions.
*NOTE 1: The Draft CfS contains CUI and must be requested using the instructions in the attached. Failure to follow the instructions will result in a request rejection.
NOTE 2: The Government intends to use an accelerated award process. Industry is hereby notified that the final CfS will include a response deadline much closer to ten to fourteen days.
FULL RFI IN ATTACHMENT SECTION.
Overview
Agency:
Department of WarDepartment of the Army
Office:AMC.ACC.ACC-CTRS.ACC-APG.W6QK ACC-APG
Posted:March 9, 2026
NAICS:Not specified
Last Updated:Aug 21, 2026
PSC:Not specified
Set-Aside:Not specified
Type:Sources Sought
Place of Performance:Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, 21005
Award Overview
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Contacts
Contracting Officer
Primary Contact
Rachel L. Moresi
Secondary Contact
Scott D. Butterfield
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Lifecycle
Solicitation:
ACCAPGAIDPRFI3- Market Research
Pre-solicitation or formal solicitation typically follows within 30–180 days. (estimate)
- Market ResearchCurrentMar 9, 2026
Project Manager Intelligence Systems & Analytics (PM IS&A) Army Intelligence Data Platform- Next (AIDP-Next) Request for Information #3
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Please see the attached RFI/Sources Sought. | Market Research | 541519 | No Set-Aside | 10/19/2026 | 10/26/2026 | Fort Lee, VA | |
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The purpose of this notice is to post the Justification and Approval for Other Than Full and Open competition and Amendment 0001 after award of the modificaiton. | Awarded | 541330 | No Set-Aside | 10/19/2026 | Open | - |
Additional Details
Solicitation Number
ACCAPGAIDPRFI3
Archive Date
Mar 25, 2026
Office Address
ABERDEEN PROVING GROU, MD, 21005-1846