Soldier Monitoring System (SMS) *SOLE SOURCE* RFP

Description: The Contractor shall provide life cycle management to ensure SMS technology and equipment are maintained at or above 95% Availability (Ao) and provide necessary support desk capabilities. This effort enables PdM CTIS to perform life cycle management in support of SMS including Continuous Technology Refresh (CTR), technology insertion, concurrency, upgrades, and disposal. Support services required for this effort include maintaining or providing the following components: Monitoring Station (MS): Graphical tracking, device status/alerts, and After-Action Review (AAR) playback. The MS normally consists of a laptop and a network connection. Mobile Monitoring Device (MMD): Portable dismounted devices to monitor and locate Soldiers in the field. MMD normally consists of a tablet and a network connection. Soldier Worn Device (SWD): Small, rugged, waterproof GPS-enabled radios utilizing an LTE network with Soldier-initiated SOS capability. The SWD's built-in GPS transmits precise location and status data over LTE for real-time monitoring. Communication Network and SaaS: The SMS network connects devices via commercial cellular and LoRa to an AWS-hosted SaaS platform, accessible through an intuitive UI. Additional Services: Help desk support, field service, repair/replacement of damaged components, inventory management, training materials, and propagation studies.