High Altitude Electromagnetic Pulse (HEMP) Hardened Generators

DISCLAIMER: Please note that this is NOT an Invitation for Bid (IFB) or a Request for Proposal (RFP) or Quote (RFQ). This Sources Sought is part of ongoing Government conducted market research for planning purposes. A solicitation is not being issued at this time and this notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation. The Government will not provide reimbursement for costs associated with this request. Responses shall be treated as information only and will not be used as a proposal. Any information provided by industry to the Government as a result of this Sources Sought is strictly voluntary; responses will not be returned. A rough order of magnitude (ROM) also does not constitute a proposal or quote. We as the Government, will treat this as information only. 

This sources sought is to addresses the procurement of commercially available, BRAND NAME OR EQUAL, Cummins Inc. HEMP-hardened Rugged Mobile Power (RMP) generators in 5 kW, 10 kW, 15 kW, 30 kW, and 60 kW models. The Government is seeking interest and capabilities from OEM or authorized/certified OEM resellers who are able to supply and service all of the specifications within this sources sought.

The current and projected requirement is for a flexible ordering mechanism to acquire these generators as needed across 42 OCONUS USAFE installations. Quantities are undetermined as this sources sought market research is for a potential future multiple year Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA). These generators will support mission-critical Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence (C4I) and Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3) system platforms across the USAFE theater of operations, ensuring their survivability in a post-HEMP environment. 

The most critical performance requirement is that the generators must have documented, official proof of successfully passing HEMP survivability testing at the Horizontally Polarized Dipole (HPD) EMP Simulator at NAWCAD, Patuxent River, MD. This is a military-unique requirement layered upon a commercial product. The generators must be specific Cummins Rugged Mobile Power (RMP) models compliant with MIL-DTL-32496 and MIL-STD-461F. A critical long-lead schedule item is the generator delivery, which is anticipated to be 60-120 days after receipt of order. The contractor must also provide a complete documentation package, including Hardness Maintenance/Hardness Surveillance (HM/HS) procedures per NC3 Directive 501-02. Here is the list of requirements as stated above: 

1. Provide generators that fully comply with all specifications (SEE ATTACHMENT)
2. Deliver complete and accurate documentation packages with each unit
3. Ensure all HEMP test certifications are current, valid, and traceable
4. Coordinate all logistics associated with shipment of generator units to NAWCAD Patuxent River, receipt and custody at the test site, HEMP survivability testing, and subsequent shipment to designated USAFE installation(s). Provide technical support for questions regarding generator operation, maintenance, or HEMP protection features.
5. Provide and maintain complete, traceable HEMP test reports and certifications for each model and production lot, including all documentation required for testing/approval and ND 501‑02 HM/HS provisions. Notify the Contracting Officer immediately of any changes to product specifications, manufacturing processes, or HEMP certification status
6. Ensure that all actions necessary to support the A4CX–contractor–Cummins Inc.(brand name or equal)–NAWCAD–USAFE delivery chain described are planned, resourced, and executed.(See Below)
   1. Required quantity of generator units by model (5 kW, 10 kW, 15 kW, 30 kW, or 60 kW)
   2. Specific CLIN(s) to be ordered 
   3. Required delivery date(s) (typically 60-120 days after receipt of order)
   4. Specific delivery location(s) and shipping instructions
   5. Packaging and marking requirements
   6. Points of contact for delivery coordination
7. Notify the Contracting Officer immediately of any changes to product specifications, testing status, or HEMP certification status that could affect compliance with this SOW.

Questions regarding this sources sought are due to by Tuesday, 14 April 2026 at 2300 CEST (1700 EST). 

We are kindly requesting any input on whether your agency has the capability of supplying and servicing these generator for our 42 OCONUS locations. In addition, if willing and able, please provide a rough order of magnitude (ROM) with your interest and capability.