Draft SBU-E Transport Hardware for Tactical Assured Voice and Data Request for Information

The U.S. Army Program Executive Office, Command, Control and Communications-Network (PEO-C3N), Project Manager Tactical Radio, and Army Contracting Command-Aberdeen Proving Ground are issuing a Special Notice regarding market research for Sensitive But Unclassified-Encrypted (SBU-E) Transport Hardware for Tactical Assured Voice and Data. This advanced notice, numbered W15P7T-25-R-00XX, signals the Army's intent to release a formal Request for Information (RFI) on or before 16 April 2025. The notice specifically targets industry participants who can potentially assist in developing prototyping strategies for tactical communication hardware. The opportunity falls under the Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing NAICS category (334220), with a small business size standard of 1,250 employees. The special notice is being issued to initiate comprehensive market research and advise interested parties about an upcoming expedited submission process.

The primary objective of this Special Notice is to gather industry insights for developing SBU-E Transport Hardware that supports tactical voice and data communication capabilities. Contractors are expected to submit white paper responses by 30 April 2025, with the Army seeking technical details about potential hardware solutions including physical characteristics, power output, scalability, and integration capabilities. The Army anticipates procuring approximately 6,000 hardware units between the first and third quarters of FY26, and is requesting Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) pricing for order quantities ranging from 2,500 to 6,500 units. Eligibility appears open to businesses within the specified NAICS category, with a preference for detailed, unclassified responses. Interested parties should be aware that XEBRA Engineering Corporation will provide Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) support during response review, which may require proprietary protection agreements for sensitive information. Contractors should prepare comprehensive technical proposals that demonstrate their capability to meet the Army's tactical communication hardware requirements.