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Rapid Electromagnetic Warfare & Signals Intelligence (REWSI) is sponsored by U.S. Army. The U.S. Army is seeking commercial Electromagnetic Warfare & Collection (EW&C) solutions through the REWSI Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO). Multiple contracts and OTA awards are anticipated for AI-enabled EMSO, EW, SIGINT, spectrum operations, and open-architecture defense technologies.
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Army REWSI Funding Opportunity: Electromagnetic Warfare & Signals Intelligence Contracts & OTA Awards — BW&CO Rapid Electromagnetic Warfare & Signals Intelligence (REWSI) Below is a brief summary. Please check the full solicitation before applying (link in resources section).
The U.S. Army’s Project Manager Electromagnetic Warfare & Collection (PM EW&C) is seeking commercial Electromagnetic Warfare & Collection (EW&C) capabilities through the Rapid Electromagnetic Warfare & Signals Intelligence (REWSI) Call for Solutions under the Army Open Solicitation (AOS) Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO).
The Army intends to establish one or more commercial contracts and may also award prototype Other Transaction Authorities (OTAs) to rapidly acquire and field electromagnetic spectrum operations (EMSO) capabilities.
This opportunity is designed for companies with mature commercial technologies or post-prototype capabilities that can help the Army sense, locate, attack, protect, and manage spectrum-dependent systems in denied, degraded, intermittent connectivity, or limited bandwidth (DDIL) environments. Solution Brief Due Date/Time: 22 April 2027 1600 EST. Solution briefs received after this date and time will not be considered.
How much funding would I receive? The solicitation does not specify award amounts, contract ceilings, minimum awards, maximum awards, or funding ranges. Offerors are required to provide a notional pricing structure, including unit pricing, quantity discounts, and sustainment pricing, but no government funding amount is stated.
What could I use the funding for? Funding may support the production, sustainment, and associated services for EW&C capabilities aligned with the Army’s EMSO requirements.
Solutions should address one or more of the following areas: Electromagnetic Attack (EA) Electromagnetic Surveillance (ES) / Support Electromagnetic Protection (EP) / Protect Common Services supporting open architecture integration and data exchange standards The Army is interested in capabilities that are: Interoperable with Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) architectures Are there any additional benefits I would receive?
Potential benefits include: Access to a streamlined acquisition pathway intended to accelerate delivery of capabilities to Army units. Consideration for one or more commercial contracts, including potential IDIQ awards. Consideration for prototype OTA awards for solutions requiring additional maturation.
If not immediately selected, solutions may be retained in a government library for up to 12 months for future consideration. What is the timeline to apply and when would I receive funding? The selection process consists of three stages: Solution Brief Submission Pitch Session / Vendor Technical Demonstration (PS/VTD) Solution Brief Due Date/Time: 22 April 2027 1600 EST.
Solution briefs received after this date and time will not be considered. Additional timeline details: The Call will remain open for no more than 12 months from the original posting. Reviews may occur on an ongoing basis as submissions are received.
There is no specified timeline for awards. Evaluation of submissions will continue throughout the open period. The solicitation does not specify when funding, contracts, or OTA awards would be issued following selection.
Where does this funding come from? The opportunity is sponsored by: Capability Program Executive Intelligence and Spectrum Warfare (CPE ISW) Project Manager Electromagnetic Warfare & Collection (PM EW&C) The contracting activity is: Army Contracting Command – Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG) The solicitation is being issued under the Army Open Solicitation (AOS) Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO). Who is eligible to apply?
The solicitation invites submissions from parties with innovative solutions that address the EW&C requirements described in the Call.
The Government is specifically seeking: Commercially available EW&C capabilities Mature commercial solutions Post-prototype capabilities Solutions that may require additional development Fully commercialized and currently fielded technologies The solicitation does not specify company size restrictions, small business requirements, geographic restrictions, ownership requirements, or other eligibility categories.
What companies and projects are likely to win? Based on the stated evaluation criteria, the strongest applicants will likely be companies that can demonstrate: Clear alignment with Army EMSO objectives. Solutions addressing EA, ES, EP, or Common Services requirements.
Mature, technically credible capabilities with demonstrated performance potential. Open architecture approaches that support MOSA, SOSA, APIs, and NGC2 integration. AI/ML-enabled capabilities that improve sensing, geolocation, targeting, and decision-making.
Demonstrated production capacity, sustainment planning, training support, and scalability. Strong operational readiness supported by testing, pilot programs, previous fieldings, or work with government entities. The Government states that vendor selection will be based on: Relevance to EMSO requirements Demonstrated ability to produce and sustain capabilities Are there any restrictions I should know about?
Key restrictions and requirements include: Solution Briefs must clearly demonstrate relevance to EMSO requirements or they will not be considered. Solution Briefs are limited to a maximum of ten (10) pages or slides, excluding the coversheet or title page. Solution Briefs must be written in English.
The period of performance for any Solution Brief or proposal should generally be no greater than twelve (12) months. Solution Briefs received after 22 April 2027 1600 EST will not be considered. Vendors must register on the VULCAN platform to submit solution briefs or proposals.
Submitted materials may be reviewed by support contractors and Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) personnel operating under nondisclosure requirements. The solicitation does not specify cost-share requirements. How long will it take me to prepare an application?
The solicitation requires a Solution Brief of up to ten pages or slides addressing: Technical maturity or TRL Company experience and past performance Production and sustainment approach The solicitation does not specify an expected proposal preparation time.
Go/no-go assessment against the Army’s EMSO evaluation criteria Solution Brief development and narrative drafting Positioning around EMSO technical objectives, MOSA, SOSA, NGC2, and AI/ML requirements Pricing strategy development and ROM presentation Pitch Session and Vendor Technical Demonstration preparation Proposal and Statement of Work support for companies invited to Step 3 Review solicitation here.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Small businesses. (Specifics not detailed in snippet, but implied by context of defense funding for small businesses). Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $500,000 (anticipated). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Rapid Electromagnetic Warfare & Signals Intelligence (REWSI) are due April 22, 2027. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Rapid Electromagnetic Warfare & Signals Intelligence (REWSI) is funded by U.S. Army. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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