Low Band Universal Communications System (LBUCS) Receive (Rx) Version 2 (V2) Area of Interest (AOI)
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- N0003925R0009
- Agency
-
Naval Information Warfare Systems Command
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334220 Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWAR) is seeking a software defined radio (SDR) receiver for submarines and shore facilities through Area of Interest N0003925R0009 under their Commercial Solutions Opening announcement N0003925S0001. The procurement involves the Low Band Universal Communications System (LBUCS) Receive (Rx) Version 2 (V2), which must reliably receive Low Frequency (LF) and Very Low Frequency (VLF) transmissions when submarines are operating deep underwater at high speeds. The receiver must interoperate with external End Cryptographic Units (ECU) such as the KGV-362, which the government can provide to contractors with appropriate security clearances for development and testing. Interested vendors must submit Phase 1 Solution Briefs through the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) by the September 26, 2025 deadline. Solution Briefs are recommended to be limited to either five written pages in 12-point font or fifteen briefing slides, and vendors must first review the overarching NAVWAR CSO announcement before responding to this specific area of interest.
This procurement operates under title 10 U.S.C. 3458 and does not utilize any set-aside designations, making it available to all qualified contractors. The solicitation notice does not identify any current incumbents or potential award values, as this appears to be an initial market research phase through the Commercial Solutions Opening process. No specific quantities or detailed performance timelines are provided in the basic solicitation information, though the system must function effectively in the demanding operational environment of submarines operating at depth and speed. The contract opportunity falls under NAICS code 334220 for Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing and PSC code 5820 for Radio and Television Communication Equipment, Except Airborne. Performance locations are not explicitly specified beyond the general requirement that the systems will be deployed on submarines and at shore facilities.
Notice text
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Update #2 · Latest ·
The following Area of Interest (AOI) is being issued against Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWAR) Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) announcement N0003925S0001. Pursuant to the N0003925S0001 announcement, this opportunity falls under title 10 U.S.C. 3458. Vendors interested in responding to this opportunity should first review the NAVWAR CSO N0003925S0001 announcement which can be found here: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/a606b587755240e1a0b4f7d1e8d557bc/view
And here: https://www.navwar.navy.mil/Portals/93/N0003925S0001%20NAVWAR%20CSO%206-4-2025%20-%20POSTED%201.pdf
For this AOI (N0003925R0009) the Navy requires a software defined radio (SDR) receiver for submarines and shore facilities. This receiver, referred to as Low Band Universal Communications System (LBUCS) Receive (Rx) Version 2 (V2) must be able to reliably receive Low Frequency (LF) and Very Low Frequency (VLF) transmissions when the submarine is deep underwater and moving fast. The receiver must interoperate with an external End Cryptographic Unit (ECU) such as a KGV-362, which the Government can furnish to contractors with the appropriate clearance for development and testing purposes. Attributes of the desired solution(s) can be found in the N0003925R0009 notice, along with instructions for submitting Phase 1 Solution Briefs.
In accordance with N0003925S0001 (found here: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/a606b587755240e1a0b4f7d1e8d557bc/view) vendors interested in responding to this AOI are invited to submit Phase 1 Solution Briefs. Solution Briefs should not exceed five (5) written pages using 12-point font or, alternatively, Solution Briefs may take the form of briefing slides which should not exceed fifteen (15). These limits are not requirements but are strongly recommended.
Vendors interested in submitting a response to this AOI must submit their solution brief via the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) Solicitation module link provided in this posting. The Government will not accept emailed submissions. If you have any questions regarding submission you may contact the Government point of contact identified in the SAM.gov posting/notice.
Update #1 ·
The following Area of Interest (AOI) is being issued against Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWAR) Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) announcement N0003925S0001. Pursuant to the N0003925S0001 announcement, this opportunity falls under title 10 U.S.C. 3458. Vendors interested in responding to this opportunity should first review the NAVWAR CSO N0003925S0001 announcement which can be found here: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/a606b587755240e1a0b4f7d1e8d557bc/viewAnd here: https://www.navwar.navy.mil/Portals/93/N0003925S0001%20NAVWAR%20CSO%206-4-2025%20-%20POSTED%201.pdf For this AOI (N0003925R0009) the Navy requires a software defined radio (SDR) receiver for submarines and shore facilities. This receiver, referred to as Low Band Universal Communications System (LBUCS) Receive (Rx) Version 2 (V2) must be able to reliably receive Low Frequency (LF) and Very Low Frequency (VLF) transmissions when the submarine is deep underwater and moving fast. The receiver must interoperate with an external End Cryptographic Unit (ECU) such as a KGV-362, which the Government can furnish to contractors with the appropriate clearance for development and testing purposes.Attributes of the desired solution(s) can be found in the N0003925R0009 notice, along with instructions for submitting Phase 1 Solution Briefs.In accordance with N0003925S0001 (found here: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/a606b587755240e1a0b4f7d1e8d557bc/view) vendors interested in responding to this AOI are invited to submit Phase 1 Solution Briefs. Solution Briefs should not exceed five (5) written pages using 12-point font or, alternatively, Solution Briefs may take the form of briefing slides which should not exceed fifteen (15). These limits are not requirements but are strongly recommended.Vendors interested in submitting a response to this AOI must submit their solution brief via the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) Solicitation module link provided in this posting. The Government will not accept emailed submissions. If you have any questions regarding submission you may contact the Government point of contact identified in the SAM.gov posting/notice.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| N0003925R0009_LBUCS_Area_of_Interest.pdf |
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