Request for Information / Sources Sought Control Head Unit (CHU)

The U.S. Army Contracting Command at Aberdeen Proving Ground is conducting market research (Sources Sought) for a high‑TRL, high‑MRL Control Head Unit (CHU) to serve as the controller for the next‑generation Air‑to‑Ground Communications (A2GC) system, replacing legacy SINCGARS. The CHU must be modular, open‑systems‑compliant, airworthy, and capable of hosting multiple software applications, with strict environmental, electromagnetic, and airworthiness requirements. Respondents must provide concise (≤5‑page PDF) evidence of capability to design, manufacture, and sustain the CHU, including hardware specs (size, weight, power ≤14 W, connectors, cooling), software OS options, reliability data (MTBF), compliance with MIL‑STD‑461H, 464D, 810H, 1472H, and MOSA principles, as well as data‑rights, licensing, and cost estimates. The solicitation seeks information on production rates, supply‑chain resilience, DMSMS, and potential partnerships. Responses are due electronically by 23 Sep 2026 via the DoD SAFE portal. • Identify current capability to produce a CHU meeting size (≤5.75 in W × 3.35 in H × 3.9 in D) and weight limits. • Provide power consumption ≤14 W, connector set (including RS‑485/422/232, MIL‑STD‑1553, Ethernet). • Detail OS (Linux, VxWorks, etc.), cybersecurity compliance (AR 25‑2), and MIL‑STD‑1472H human‑factors design. • Supply reliability data (MTBF) and environmental test results per MIL‑STD‑810H. • Outline production capacity, supply‑chain sources, DMSMS mitigation, and airworthiness assessment (AMACC). • Describe data‑rights (commercial, GPR, etc.) and licensing cost structure.