CPE ISW Acquisition Lead Time (ALT) Industry Update – July 2026

The United States Army Capability Program Executive (CPE) for Intelligence and Spectrum Warfare (ISW) has released an industry update on its Acquisition Lead Time (ALT) program. The update includes information on various projects, including the VECTOR contract, Castle Keep, SETA, and others. The document provides an overview of the current status of these projects, including timelines, award dates, and contract values. The CPE ISW is seeking industry feedback and participation in these projects. • The VECTOR contract has a scope that includes engineering support, software development, training, and logistic/fielding support. • The Castle Keep project is seeking support for the development, deployment, and accreditation of an automated SSO management tool. • The SETA contract will provide systems engineering and technical advisory services to support the CPE ISW's core government personnel and missions. • Other projects mentioned include the AIDP, PSS-T, and ABIS programs.