Request for Information - Low-Cost MESH radio in contested environments
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Agency
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US Special Operations Command
Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334220 Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Tampa, Florida, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
United States Special Operations Command issued a Request for Information on June 1, 2026 to identify sources for a low-cost mesh radio capable of operating in contested environments, with responses due by July 1, 2026. This is market research only; no solicitation is currently planned and submission is purely voluntary with no financial commitment by the Government.
Respondents must provide a product description with performance parameters, a statement on current availability, a summary of any prior testing, test reports addressing resolution and accuracy, and a rough order-of-magnitude for production units, along with firm name, address, point of contact, phone number, and email address.
System requirements include physical dimensions under 35 inches, weight under 9 ounces, rechargeable internal power source with non-proprietary charging cable, capability to operate 12 nodes in a single mesh network, 8-hour battery life with one text message or location update per hour, free-text and pre-defined messaging capabilities, ruggedization for all operating environments, AES-256 data encryption, and transmission latency not exceeding 10 seconds.
The contracting office is located at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida (PSC 5820, NAICS 334220). Submit responses to Stephanie Mathewson (stephanie.a.mathewson.civ@socom.mil) or Steve Gilby (Steven.Gilby.ctr@socom.mil).
Notice text
This RFI is issued for market research only. 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. Responses should include a product description with performance parameters, a statement on current availability, a summary of any prior testing (if applicable), test reports addressing resolution and accuracy (if applicable), and a rough order-of-magnitude (ROM) for production units. Please also include the firm’s name, address, point of contact, phone number, and email address.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| RFI_Low-Cost_MANET_RAA-VAK_ FINAL.pdf |
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