RFI - Denied Navigation System 26R5006.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

AIR FORCE LIFE CYCLE MANAGEMENT CENTER

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE

28 January 2026

Tracking No. FA8629-26-R-5006

FROM: AFLCMC/WISK

Special Warfare Contracting Office 1895 Fifth Street Wright Patterson AFB, OH 45433-7200

SUBJECT: Request for Information (RFI): Denied Navigation System for Special Warfare

1. NOTICE

This Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS)/Request for Information (RFI) is issued for informational purposes and market research only; it does not constitute a solicitation. The Government will not reimburse any company or individual for any expenses associated with preparing/submitting information in response to this posting. The information provided may be used by the Government in developing its acquisition strategy, statement of work/statement of objectives, and/or performance specifications. Interested parties are responsible for adequately marking proprietary or competition sensitive information contained within their response as instructed later in this posting.

2. BACKGROUND AND SCOPE

The United States (US) Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance & Special Operations Forces (ISR & SOF) Directorate, Special Warfare (SW) Program Office (AFLCMC/WISN) is conducting market research to identify possible sources capable of providing a reliable navigation system for operations in Global Positioning System (GPS)/ Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) degraded or denied environments.

3. CAPABILITY GAP

The required capability is a compact electronic navigation system that integrates supplemental sensors, such as magnetic, inertial, gravity, visual, celestial, radar/lidar, ground signals of opportunity, terrain, local timing, quantum and atomic clock’s ability to synchronize, pulsar/celestial time synchronization, improved/accurate reference maps. The system must be versatile for use on aircraft, land vehicles, maritime platforms, and man-portable applications. The system must provide precise location data compatible with the Android Team Awareness Kit (ATAK) for real-time situational awareness and mission planning. The system must provide continuous location tracking, even in the absence of GPS/GNSS.

System Requirements:

Key Performance Parameters (KPP)* / Key System Attributes

(KSA)**:

THRESHOLDS (T) / OBJECTIVES (O):

1: Accuracy in GPS- Denied Environment*

T= Must maintain a positional accuracy of 10 meters Circular Error Probable (CEP) and 30 meters CEP O= Maintain a positional accuracy of 10 meters CEP and 30 meters CEP after 100-mile movement and 6 hours of continuous operation without GPS access

2: Resistance to Jamming/Spoofing *

T= The anti-jamming performance parameters while tracking (state 5) ≥ 41 dB J/S and ≥ 54 dB J/S (state 3) O= The anti-jamming performance parameters while tracking (state 5) ≥ 95dB J/S (O)

3: Time to First Fix in GPS- Denied Environment*

T= The system must achieve a first fix (establish location) within 5 minutes in a GPS/GNSS-denied environment O= The System shall achieve a first fix (establish location) within 2 minutes of initialization in a GPS/GNSS-denied environment.

4: Operational Endurance* T= Must operate continuously for 24 hours O= Shall operate continuously for 48 hours on a single battery charge. Must allow for easily swappable battery without losing position. Have ability to power off of 12V DC power and charge via USB-C or USB-A

5: ATAK Compatibility* T= O: Must seamlessly integrate with ATAK, providing real-time location data and situational awareness and allow ATAK to update its position off of Alt- PNT system

6: Durability and Water Resistance*

T=System must be water resistant up to IPX-5 (protected against low pressure water stream from any angle.

O= System shall be water resistant up to IPX-7 (protected against water immersion, immersion for 30 mins at a depth of up to 1 meter).

7: Military Code (M-Code) Compatible*

T=O System should adhere to Department of Defense Military-Code (M-Code) mandates (Public Law 111-383, section 913 “Limitation on use of funds for purchasing Global Positioning System User Equipment”)

8: Ease of Use** T=O System should have an intuitive user interface and require minimal training for operation.

9: Weight** T= Weight <=5 lbs. (including batteries and mounting hardware) O= Weight <=3 lbs. (including batteries and mounting hardware)

10: Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF)**

T= MTBF >= 500 hours O= MTBF >= 1000 hours

11: Environmental Operating Temperature**

T= System must operate in temperatures ranging from -4F° to +131°F O= System shall operate in temperatures ranging from -40°F to +160°F

12: Integration with other sensors**

T=O System should be able to integrate with GPS sensors in order to improve accuracy

13: Data Logging** T=O System should be capable of logging location data and exporting via GPS Exchange Format (GPX) file for post-mission analysis

14: Platform Versatility** T=O System should be man-packable but be able to show how system could be adaptable for use on aircraft, land vehicles, maritime platforms.

14: Celestial Navigation Availability**

T=O System must operate in both day and night environments

15: Doppler Speed Sensors**

T=O System must provide speed over ground/water for efficient vessel operation and fuel consumption, distance traveled to log keeping and voyage planning, and current measurements to help understand water movement and adjust course accordingly

16: Integrated Systems** T= Combine with Inertial Navigation Systems (INS) - Use gyroscopes and accelerometers to track movement and provide short-term accurate positioning O= Combine with Acoustic Positioning Systems - Use underwater sound signals to determine position relative to known transponders on the seabed.

17: GPS Receiver Capability**

T=O System should have an external GPS receiver capability with a remote antenna system.

4. INSTRUCTION TO POTENTIAL RESPONDENTS

Interested parties who desire to participate in this SSS/RFI are encouraged to submit responses that demonstrate they presently have the technology and qualifications to provide the system described above. Responses shall also include the following information:

a. Respondent Data:

Company/Institute Name Address Point of Contact (to include phone number and email address) CAGE Code Web Page URL

Pursuant to NAICS Code 334220, Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing state whether the company is:

Small Business (Yes / No) Self-Certified or Third Party Certified Women-Owned Small Business (Yes / No) Self-Certified or Third Party Certified Economically Disadvantaged Women- Owned Small Business (Yes / No) Self-Certified or Third Party Certified HUBZone Certified (Yes / No) Self-Certified or Third Party Certified Veteran Owned Small Business (Yes / No) Self-Certified or Third Party Certified Service Disabled Veteran Owned

Small Business (Yes / No) Self-Certified or Third Party Certified 8(a) Certified (Yes / No) Self-Certified or Third Party Certified SBA Certification Date: SBA Graduation Date:

State whether the company is domestically or foreign-owned (if foreign, indicate the country of ownership).

State whether the respondent is interested in being a prime or subcontractor for this requirement.

b. Describe the capability of your product or products and provide product information and specifications. Additionally, describe the capability of your product(s) to meet the desired performance requirements listed above. If you are proposing development to integrate existing or new subsystems, clearly describe your approach.

c. Responses may include but are not limited to:

1) Pictures

2) Training videos

3) Architecture views

4) Drawings

5) Associations or connectivity with other end items/systems

6) Test results to support meeting threshold and objective requirements

7) Ability to deliver 2 units within 6 months after receipt of order

d. Rough cost estimate (i.e. rough order of magnitude (ROM)) based on an optimum or varied pricing quantities (this is for Government budget planning purposes, and will not be considered a bid or binding in any manner).

1) If development and/or integration is required to meet the system requirements, the Government also needs an estimate of the development cost based on complexity (for planning purposes only) to include PHS&T, such as warranties, portable storage, special tooling required, and training.

e. Indicate whether the company is currently performing this type of work/whether the capability can be obtained under an existing Government contract. Provide the contract number(s) and Government points of contact accordingly.

f. Indicate whether or not the company currently provides this type of work as a commercial solution. In this instance, “commercial item” means an item that is of a type customarily used by the general public or non-Governmental entities for purposes other than Governmental purposes.

Please indicate if this item has been sold, leased, or licensed to the general public; or has been offered for sale, lease, or license to the general public. Indicate whether all materials used are in compliance with the Buy American Act or Berry Amendment (10 U.S.C. 2533a), as applicable.

g. Please include product warranty terms as applicable, along with any warranty limitations. If product warranty terms are not applicable, please include N/A.

h. Include any spare parts that would potentially be included.

i. Provide the details of NET training including process and cost.

j. Describe any possible product improvements that could be made or are planned for the future for the solution.

k. Describe any risks associated with the fulfillment of this projected requirement. This can include technical or schedule risks associated with development, key performance parameters, etc.

l. Please provide specific details and rationale as to how compliance with FAR 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting, and FAR 52.219-33, Non-Manufacturer Rule, would be achieved in the event the Government sets this requirement aside for small business. Include specific details regarding teaming arrangements, etc. If subcontracts are to be used, provide the anticipated percentage of effort to be subcontracted and whether small or large businesses, including foreign, will be used. If this effort is not set-aside for small business, small business utilization will be considered. Large and small businesses should provide a reasonable expectation for small business utilization as a percent of total contract value as well as supporting rationale for the recommended percentage.

5. RESPONSES, COMMUNICATIONS, AND ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS:

a. The Government may contact respondents to obtain additional information or clarification in order to fully understand a company's response. This may include discussions, site visits, demonstrations, etc. to further the Government's understanding of a proposed solution, as well as a company's understanding of the Government's requirements.

b. Responses shall not exceed 15 pages (including cover page). Include technical and descriptive text and photographs/illustrations to provide sufficient detail. The submitted documentation becomes the property of the United States Government and will not be returned.

c. Respondents shall clearly mark proprietary data with the appropriate markings. Any proprietary information received in response to this request will be properly protected from any unauthorized disclosure. Any material that is not marked will be considered publicly-releasable.

d. Government-contracted contractor support personnel may handle proprietary data submitted in response to this RFI. These support personnel will have signed the same Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) as Government personnel.

e. If you are currently providing your proposed capability on an existing government contract please identify the contract and a government POC.

f. Broad industry participation for this RFI is encouraged. U.S. and non-U.S. firms are permitted to respond.

g. Please note that prospective contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management

(SAM) database to be awarded a DOD contract; the NAICS code for this requirement, if applicable to the company’s capabilities, should be included in the company’s NAICS code listing in SAM. To learn more about this SAM requirement and how to register, please visit the SAM website at: https://www.sam.gov/portal/SAM

h. Responses are due electronically by 12:00PM Eastern time on 27 Feb 2026 via email to:

Jamie Sclafani Matt Mangen William (Matt) Peters

AFLCMC/WISK AFLCMC/WISN AFLCMC/WISN

Contracting Officer Program Manager Program Manager jamie.sclafani@us.af.mil matthew.mangen.1@us.af.mil william.peters.19@us.af.mil

i. This notice may be updated as additional information becomes available. Questions regarding this announcement shall be submitted in writing by email to the Contracting Officer identified above, with the other individuals identified above copied as a courtesy.

https://www.sam.gov/portal/SAM mailto:jamie.sclafani@us.af.mil mailto:matthew.mangen.1@us.af.mil mailto:william.peters.19@us.af.mil

This is a Request for Information (RFI) only to identify potential sources for the solution. The information provided in the RFI is subject to change and is not binding on the Government. The Government has not made a commitment to procure any of the items discussed, and release of this RFI should not be construed as creating such a commitment or as an authorization to incur cost for which reimbursement would be required or sought.