41 RQS Radios
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- FA483025Q0086
- Agency
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Air Combat Command
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334290 Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Moody AFB, Georgia 31699, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The 23d Contracting Squadron (CONS) is conducting market research for the procurement of one AN/PRC-163 tactical radio system on behalf of the 41st Rescue Squadron. This advanced communications equipment must feature NINESuite Bencryption technology to enable secure interoperability between the United States, NATO, and regional tactical partners. The radio must support voice and data transmission up to TOP SECRET classification levels through a Sierra II encryption module that meets JTRS, COMSEC, and TRANSEC requirements, while maintaining National Security Agency Type-1 certification. Additional technical specifications include a 30% smaller and 35% lighter manpack design compared to current field equipment, embedded SAASM GPS capability, beyond line-of-sight communication with simultaneous SATCOM voice and data transmission, and multi-channel communications across 30MHz to 2.6GHz frequencies. This pre-solicitation notice has an extremely short response window, with submissions due by August 20, 2025, just two days after the posting date of August 18, 2025.
This procurement opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 334290 (Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing) and PSC code 5821 (Radio And Television Communication Equipment, Airborne). The solicitation specifies a quantity of one radio unit, indicating this may be for evaluation, testing, or immediate operational needs rather than a large-scale deployment. No incumbent contractors or potential award values are mentioned in the pre-solicitation documentation. The technical requirements emphasize advanced networking capabilities including seamless integration with multiple MANET options such as TSM-X, ANW2, and Wraith systems, as well as functionality for communications relay, satellite communications, and UAV control operations. The procurement supports the Air Combat Command's mission requirements and aligns with the Advanced Battle Management System's communications network objectives.
Notice text
23d CONS are seeking sources for these products: AN/PRC-163 Qty: 1
Please see below requirements:
-Industries first and only tactical radio with NINESuite Bencryption, allowing sovereign nations to securely inter-operate with the U.S., NATO and regional tactical partners
-Voice and data are secure up to TOP SECRET through the Sierra II encryption module, which supports JTRS, COMSEC, & TRANSEC requirements
-Manpack is 30% smaller & 35% lighter than any other currently in field
-Situational awareness is enhanced by an embedded SAASM GPS receiver
-Extends communication beyond line of sight (BLOS) with abilities for simultaneous SATCOM voice & data transmission
- National Security Agency Type-1 certification for transmitting top secret classified information
- Secure from AES-256 through NSA Type 1 encryption to include Secret/Top Secret capabilities
- Enable the future of the Advanced Battle Management System’s communications network.
- Simultaneous multi-channel communications
- 30MHz – 2.6GHz, INE, communications relay, satellite communications, UAV controller and GPS for high-assurance communications
- Seamless networking and multiple MANET options including TSM-X, ANW2, Wraith.
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 41 RQS Radios | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation |
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