Army reviewing tactical network technology proposals

The Army's cross-functional team focused on modernizing the tactical network is reviewing white papers from two technology exchanges held this year that asked industry to respond to identified gaps in the service's current network.

The first event, focused on potential operations in a contested environment, was held Feb. 6 and 7 at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. The second, focused on distributed computing solutions -- including the potential to deliver cloud services to tactical formations -- was held Aug. 1 and 2 in Raleigh, NC.

The Army is reviewing 78 white papers from the second event and plans to respond to industry by the end of next month, according to a notice updated Oct. 17 on Federal Business Opportunities.

Selected vendors will participate in a no-cost demo to be held in December or January.

"At these demonstrations, vendors will show their capability focused on technical maturity, operational relevance and technical ability to integrate into the Army's network design," the notice states.