Soldier Monitoring System (SMS) – Technical Support Services and Equipment
Contact and place of performance
Tequlia D. Holmes
Columbia, SC 29207
USA
1. Purpose The Mission Installation Contracting Command (MICC) at Fort Jackson is conducting market research to identify qualified sources capable of providing technical support services , data reporting automation , and brand‑name or equal equipment in support of the Soldier Monitoring System (SMS) . This Request for Information (RFI) is not a solicitation for proposals, quotations, white papers, or solutions,...
View moreInformation provided by industry will support the Government in requirements prioritization, acquisition strategy development, and the refinement of the Statement of Work/Statement of Objectives and performance specifications.
Interested parties are responsible for properly marking proprietary or competition‑sensitive information contained in their response. Proprietary information, if any, shall be minimized and MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED. The Government will not release any information marked with a proprietary legend to firms, agencies, or individuals outside the Government without written permission in accordance with the marking legend.
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2. Background
Military training environments contain significant and inherent risks, including terrain hazards, extreme weather, wildlife, and other environmental factors. Over the past several years, these hazards have contributed to multiple serious injuries and fatalities during training events.
In response to a Soldier fatality during a land navigation exercise, the Vice Chief of Staff of the Army (VCSA) directed the development of a persistent, real‑time monitoring capability. The Soldier Monitoring System (SMS) was created to provide:
USADSA requires technical support services, system sustainment, and compatible hardware to ensure continuous operation of SMS across training environments.
3. Required Capabilities
A. Hardware / Equipment Requirements (Brand‑Name or Equal)
The Government has identified the following brand‑name or equal items as part of the SMS ecosystem:
Brand‑Name or Equal Requirements
If proposing equal products, vendors must provide:
B. Technical Support Services
4. Vendor Response Questions
**********See attached Vendor Response Questions***********
5. Requested Submission Format
Vendors shall submit:
Interested parties may submit responses to [email protected] and Cc [email protected]
The Department of the Army, Mission Installation Contracting Command (MICC) at Fort Jackson, has issued this sources sought notice to identify qualified providers for the Soldier Monitoring System (SMS). This initiative, managed under solicitation number W9124C-26-Q-A012, seeks technical support services and equipment to sustain a persistent, real-time monitoring capability for military training environments. The SMS is designed to mitigate risks such as extreme weather and terrain hazards by providing real-time geo-tracking, automated no-motion alerts, boundary breach notifications, and soldier-initiated emergency signals. Performance is centered in Columbia, South Carolina, and falls under NAICS code 334220 for Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing and PSC 6930 for Operation Training Devices. There is no set-aside associated with this notice.
The scope of work includes providing brand-name or equal hardware and comprehensive technical support. Required equipment includes Sigma 5 wearable tracking devices, Getac S410 rugged laptops, and Getac ZX70 rugged tablets, all of which must meet specific environmental ruggedization and sensor requirements. Technical services involve system configuration, data reporting automation, dashboard support, software updates, cybersecurity compliance, and personnel training. Supporting documentation for this notice includes drafted product specifications, a draft performance work statement, and a vendor response questionnaire.
Interested parties must submit responses by May 27, 2026. Submissions should include a technical capability statement, company identifiers such as CAGE and UEI codes, and detailed product specifications if proposing equal equipment. The government will use the gathered information to refine the statement of work and inform future acquisition strategies for the SMS ecosystem. All responses are for market research and planning purposes only and do not constitute a formal solicitation.
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