CPE C2IN

22/07/2026

U.S. Army Announces Call for Solutions (CFS): Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) Scalable Software Applications


The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG), on behalf of PM C2 Applications, is calling on industry to support the next steps in delivering Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) warfighting applications at scale.

With the NGC2 common data layer baseline in place, the Army is continuing progress in the application layer to empower commanders with tools for faster, superior decision-making.

A newly released RFI can be accessed here: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/5d629c43bb1446d89bd1ffb34716c43b/view

Additionally, to help vendors better understand the NGC2 architecture goals, technical expectations, and the evaluation process, the Army is hosting an online engagement session on Thursday, July 23 at 11:00 AM EST. To join the session, use this link:

https://dod.teams.microsoft.us/l/meetup-join/19%3adod%3ameeting_673603dad2ac405f8468ad9d5ccb6250%40thread.v2/0?context=%7B%22Tid%22%3A%22fae6d70f-954b-4811-92b6-0530d6f84c43%22%2C%22Oid%22%3A%22a4e25b63-4741-4856-a1da-622a11a49d14%22%2C%22IsBroadcastMeeting%22%3Atrue%2C%22role%22%3A%22a%22%7D&btype=a&role=a

This session is highly recommended for commercial partners looking to clarify submission guidelines and understand how their modular software solutions can fit into the converged NGC2 data layer.

The Army appreciates the teamwork and support from industry as we deliver NGC2!

Assistant Secretary of the Army - Acquisition, Logistics & Technology U.S. Army Contracting Command - Aberdeen Proving Ground U.S. Army Acquisition Support Center U.S. Army Transformation and Training Command U.S. Army – CPE ISW

20/07/2026

As part of the Army’s initiative to streamline communications, and in accordance with Army Directive 2026-17 (Optimizing Digital Media), CPE C2IN will deactivate its social media accounts in the coming days.

Thank you for all your support, and stay connected via the following channels:

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01/07/2026

For today’s we feature last week’s heartfelt "thank you" and farewell to CW5 Kenneth McClain, as his tenure as the chief technical advisor to the organization concluded.

The silver bar with a black line insignia on CW5 McClain’s uniform signifies he has achieved the most senior warrant officer rank in the U.S. military. During his time with CPE C2IN, he provided decisive guidance for the Army Data Operations Center, accelerated software deployment tactical network modernization, and synchronized critical network requirements across three geographic combatant commands.

BG Shane Taylor, CPE for C2IN, presented CW5 McClain with the Meritorious Service Medal and the organization’s unique Chesapeake Bay plaque during a ceremony at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD.

“Chief McClain is a tremendous, talented, tactically, and technically competent individual,” Taylor said. “Obviously, you don't get to the rank of CW5 unless you possess these qualities.”

CW5 McClain’s diverse background afforded a critical perspective for his current role, having excelled at assignments within the Army’s schoolhouses, “in the dirt,” and at the Pentagon, Taylor said.

“He is probably one of the more informed subject matter experts on how the Army runs,” he said.

“I'm excited for what we're doing, and the impact that we're making on the Army,” McClain said. “I was there 20 years ago, trying to figure out why this piece of kit was issued to me and why it works the way it works.”

McClain will draw from his collective expertise to provide holistic high-level strategic planning, operational integration, and policy guidance to the Army in his next assignment.

“It's been an honor to be part of the organization,” McClain said. “We all love the Army, and we do it for the Soldiers.”

Assistant Secretary of the Army - Acquisition, Logistics & Technology U.S. Army Acquisition Support Center U.S. Army Transformation and Training Command

26/06/2026

Product Manager (PdM) Wideband Enterprise Satellite Systems (WESS) has a new leader!

On June 17, Mr. Jason Morneault passed the PdM charter to LTC John Close in a ceremony at Heroes Hall, Fort Belvoir, VA, hosted by COL Alan Stephens, Project Manager (PM) for Integrated Enterprise Network (IEN).

PdM WESS manages the acquisition, fielding, and lifecycle sustainment of strategic satellite communication and satellite control systems for the Department of War.

Noting that the enterprise satellite systems are “the bedrock of military operations,” Stephens thanked Morneault for his contributions.

“Jason is a leader who has not only met expectations but consistently shattered them,” Stephens said. “In just three years he led the charge to build multiple new strategic SATCOM terminals at critical locations, all while orchestrating modernization efforts of countless others.”

From creating transformation architectures to being a “master architect of cross-organizational partnerships,” Stephens stated Morneault’s legacy would be one of “innovation, ex*****on, collaboration, and taking care of your people.”

“You leave this command stronger, more capable, and better prepared for the future,” he said.

In welcoming LTC Close, Stephens acknowledged LTC Close’s wealth of experience as an Army Acquisitions leader, which led him to this assignment. “I know the team behind you won’t let you fail. We’re excited to have you as part of the IEN family,” he said.

Thank you Mr. Morneault, and congratulations LTC Close as you assume your new role to deliver resilient and secure communications for our forces!

Assistant Secretary of the Army - Acquisition, Logistics & Technology U.S. Army Acquisition Support Center

24/06/2026

Ms. Roni Ewing, Deputy CPE C2IN, was selected as the C5ISR 1QFY26 senior-level employee of the quarter. She was nominated for her performance as the Transformation Czar for CPE C2IN from August to October 2025. During this period, Ms. Ewing displayed outstanding leadership, innovation, collaboration, and forward thinking to re-align the CPE to two major Army Acquisition initiatives — Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) and the Army’s Acquisition Transformation effort. Ms. Ewing prioritized and reorganized the workforce for optimized success to meet the Army’s mission to deliver rapid innovation and capabilities to the Soldier.

Mr. Bakari Gordon, Project Manager Command and Control (C2) Transport logistics management specialist, was selected as the C5ISR 1QFY26 mid-level employee of the quarter. He was nominated for exceptional performance as site lead, Fort Carson, Colorado. Mr. Gordon spearheaded the flawless shipping and integration of critical C2 transport equipment, ensuring 100 percent asset accountability and operational capability for 4th Infantry Division – one of the operational support units for the Army’s NGC2 prototyping efforts. His strategic ex*****on of continuity plans during furlough and innovative procedures directly bolstered unit readiness and the successful ex*****on of NGC2 exercises.

Congratulations again to these outstanding employees on a job well done! Their contributions and unrivaled dedication reflect great credit upon themselves, CPE C2IN, and the C5ISR community.

US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command C5ISR Center CECOM U.S. Army – CPE ISW Assistant Secretary of the Army - Acquisition, Logistics & Technology U.S. Army Acquisition Support Center U.S. Army Transformation and Training Command

23/06/2026

CPE C2IN’s Project Manager (PM) C2 Applications and PM Integrated Enterprise Network (IEN) leaders participated in panels during last week’s Potomac Officers Club 2026 Army Summit, held in Reston, VA, to provide insights on how industry can support the Army’s high priority network and command and control (C2) initiatives.

During the “From Pilot to Production: Accelerating Commercial Capabilities at Scale” panel, Mr. Dennis Teefy, PM C2 Apps (photo 1, far left) discussed how his program is supporting the “commercial first” strategy within the Army’s Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) effort.

“Using the best industry technologies, we're continually delivering capability to implement into the NGC2 full stack,” Teefy said. “This approach is allowing us to promote competition and accelerate the speed of delivery.”

His team is creating an “Application Store and Pipeline” to help vendors determine if their apps can integrate into the stack, meet security requirements, and are operationally ready for delivery to the warfighter.

“We are creating a sandbox for our industry partners that includes standard software development kits, which will ensure what they build meets the standards of the NGC2 network rules,” Teefy said. “Now, when you bring your commercial offerings, you understand the rules of road.”

COL Alan Stephens, PM IEN (photo 2, second from left) joined the “Continuous Modernization Incorporating Wireless Spectrum, SD-WAN, Open Ecosystems, and Cybersecurity” panel to address how architecting the Army’s network must change to be more fluid and meet current threats.

“Our mission is to deliver a standardized, secure, resilient global network that will enable data-centered operations, with decision dominance, and extend all the way from enterprise down to the warfighter,” Stephens said.

PM IEN’s true focus, he said, is improving network performance, strengthening cybersecurity, and simplifying the user experience; this is done through continuous modernization, increasing cost efficiency, reducing latency, and configuring commercially available solutions.

Zero trust is another key focus area industry should be mindful of when bringing potential solutions to the Army. Most importantly, solutions must be transport agnostic, Stephens said.

“Whether it be FutureG, 5G, or even 4G LTE, we want to be able to incorporate that network technology into the enterprise network,” he said. "Across the board, industry collaboration is absolutely essential for us to achieve our goals.”

Assistant Secretary of the Army - Acquisition, Logistics & Technology U.S. Army Acquisition Support Center US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command C5ISR Center Army Deputy Chief of Staff, G-6

22/06/2026

The U.S. Army announced today it has established the Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) common data layer baseline, following NGC2 operational validations at the 4th Infantry Division Ivy Sting-Ivy Mass series and 25th Infantry Division Lightning Surge events.

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Army announced it has established the Next Generation Command and Control, or NGC2, common data layer baseline, following NGC2 ope...

09/06/2026

Today’s high schoolers have a whole lot in common with our newest Soldiers—eager to learn, tech-savvy, and ready to contribute!

Project Manager Data & AI recently had the opportunity to team up with the bright minds at the Havre de Grace High School Information Technology Oracle Academy for a real-world challenge. Over the course of 3 months, these technologically adept students put their coding and design skills to the test to redesign the user dashboard for an Army system that helps Soldiers manage and consolidate data for operational planning.

Working in groups, the students pitched fresh, intuitive "splash page" designs. Some created customizable apps for task tracking, while others thoughtfully designed real-time server monitoring displays. No two designs were the same, but they were all built with the Soldier in mind. In the near future, PM Data & AI plans to incorporate some of these standout design elements into the redesigned real-world software.

A huge thank you to these aspiring tech leaders for bringing such incredible innovation and fresh perspectives to the CPE C2IN mission. The future of Army tech is in great hands!


Harford County Public Schools Assistant Secretary of the Army - Acquisition, Logistics & Technology U.S. Army Acquisition Support Center Aberdeen Proving Ground US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command C5ISR Center

05/06/2026

The Capability Program Executive Command and Control Information Network (CPE C2IN) recognized LTC Herbert Gamble Jr., Product Manager Command Post Modernization (CPMod), during a Relinquishment of Charter ceremony on May 29, 2026, at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland.

Gamble was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal, presented by COL Jeremy Rogers, Project Manager for Command and Control Infrastructure, who hosted the event.

Over the past three years, Gamble led the CPMod team through a period of significant transformation, guiding the evolution of command post capabilities into dispersed and distributed nodes with command-and-control (C2) functionality. Under his leadership, the teams’ efforts improved C2 mobility, agility, scalability and survivability across the force, helping shape the Army’s Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) initiatives by integrating commercial technologies to meet the demands of modern combat.

Rogers recognized Gamble’s impact on the organization and the Soldiers who will benefit from the capabilities delivered under his leadership.

“You’ve left an indelible mark on PM C2 Infrastructure and the entire command and control enterprise,” Rogers said. “The warfighters who rely on these capabilities may never know your name, but they will rely on the systems you helped deliver.”

Gamble’s commitment to Soldiers and mission success remained at the center of his leadership philosophy.

“Don’t judge your importance to the mission based on your proximity to the mission,” Gamble said. “Whether you conduct a review or put on the uniform every day, you are contributing to the warfighter. You are important.”

CPE C2IN thanks LTC Gamble and his family for their dedication, leadership and service. We wish him continued success as he begins his next chapter.

Assistant Secretary of the Army - Acquisition, Logistics & Technology U.S. Army Acquisition Support Center 4th Infantry Division 25th Infantry Division

03/06/2026

Soldier-driven experimentation combined with a “commercial-first” approach drove the Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) prototype effort from concept to a full-division risk reduction exercise in less than a year. Ivy Mass, with the 4th Infantry Division, featured a complex joint forward entry, force-on-force scenario complete with a Red Team to stress NGC2 prototype capabilities across the “full stack” ecosystem of transport, infrastructure, Data/AI, and Apps capabilities.
Assistant Secretary of the Army - Acquisition, Logistics & Technology U.S. Army U.S. Army Acquisition Support Center U.S. Army – CPE ISW US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command C5ISR Center I Corps U.S. Indo-Pacific Command 25th Infantry Division U.S. Army Transformation and Training Command Army Deputy Chief of Staff, G-6 U.S. Army Contracting Command U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command

FORT CARSON, Colo. (June 3, 2026) – In less than one year the Army advanced its novel approach to modernizing command and control capabilities from p...