Procurement Summary
Country: USA
Summary: Global Tactical Edge Acquisition Directorate Gtead Accelerated Capability Event Ace
Deadline: 30 Jun 2026
Posting Date: 19 Jun 2026
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Notice Type: Tender
TOT Ref.No.: 143601715
Document Ref. No.: W912CM-26-S-GTEADACE
Competition: ICB
Financier: Self Financed
Purchaser Ownership: Public
Tender Value: Refer Document
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This SAM notice is to highlight G-TEAD ACE #4 - xTech | Kinetic Reach.
G-TEAD Library of Competed Capabilities (previously communicated as the Marketplace, name change pending):
Accelerated Capability Event #4 - Prize Challenge Path (Prize Competition #4 - xTech | Kinetic Reach See https://www.xtech.army.mil for official response date.
Alternate Pathway (previously communicated as the Demonstrated Experience Entry Path (DEEP), name change pending): PENDING - No planned announcement date. We greatly appreciate the immense interest we have received from the Defense Industrial Base in joining the G-TEAD Library of Competed Capabilities. Please do NOT email or inquire about the Alternate Pathway at this time. No action will be taken if you submit information.
Description
The U.S. Army announces the launch of the Global Tactical Edge Acquisition Directorate (G-TEAD) Library of Competed Capabilities, a flexible acquisition vehicle and innovation platform designed to accelerate delivery of operationally ready (TRL 6+) equipment and software to the Army and U.S. Army Service Component Commands (USASCCs) and allied/partner nations.
The G-TEAD Library of Competed Capabilities utilizes Accelerated Capability Events (ACEs) via including, but not limited to, Prize Challenge events (e.g., Army xTech Program) and Alternate Pathway submissions through open call announcements to create a competitive, compliant, and scalable acquisition framework. Vendors who qualify will have their capabilities added to the G-TEAD Library of Competed Capabilities and remain eligible for rapid follow-on contracts, agreements, or Orders without the need for further competition.
This SAM notice is to highlight ACE #4 - xTech | Kinetic Reach. Selected vendors will receive prize funds, demonstrate solutions in Germany, may leave behind kits for follow-on operational evaluation, and may be awarded a Prototype OT Agreement (10 USC 4022) with 10 USC 4022 (f) - Follow-on Production...
Notice ID: w912cm-26-s-gteadace
Department/Ind. Agency: dept of defense
Sub-tier: dept of the army
Product Service Code: 5865 - electronic countermeasures, counter-countermeasures and quick reaction capability equipment
NAICS Code: 334511 - Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing
Inactive Dates: jun 30, 2026
Inactive Policy: manual
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