Request for Information - Mesh Network Broadcast Relay
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA8629-25-R-5051
- Agency
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AFLCMC Wright Patterson AFB
Lifecycle Management Center, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334220 Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing
- PSC
- Not on record
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance & Special Operations Forces Directorate is conducting market research through this Request for Information to identify sources capable of providing a Mesh Network Broadcast Relay for the Guardian Angel program. The system must be a man-portable, ruggedized mesh network broadcast relay capable of transmitting Line of Sight voice and data over 250 nautical miles, with frequency transmission from 300MHz to 6GHz and data rates of 50-100 Mbps. Key requirements include low probability of intercept/detection capabilities, anti-jamming features, rapid setup and disassembly, transportability in a backpack or rucksack, and the critical requirement that it cannot store Type 1 encryption keys, allowing for remote and unsupervised placement. The system must include communications hardware such as radios, antennas, batteries, power supplies, storage cases, and cabling, along with potential transmission waveform software and radio programming applications. Responses are due electronically by 12:00 PM Eastern time on September 26, 2025, with submissions limited to 15 pages and requiring registration in the System for Award Management (SAM).
This pre-solicitation notice does not indicate any set-aside designation and is open to broad industry participation, including both U.S. and non-U.S. firms. No information is provided regarding current incumbents, potential contractors, or existing relationships for this capability. The RFI does not specify award values, budget ranges, or contract ceiling amounts, as this is solely for market research and informational purposes rather than an actual procurement solicitation. The government has explicitly stated that this notice does not constitute a commitment to procure the described system and that no reimbursement will be provided for response preparation costs. Respondents are requested to provide detailed information including product specifications, technical capabilities, rough cost estimates, warranty terms, training details, and potential implementation risks. The opportunity falls under NAICS code 334220 for Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing.
Notice text
- 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.
- 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 Mesh Network Broadcast Relay.
- CAPABILITY GAP
Guardian Angel (GA) requires a maneuverable mesh network broadcast relay capability to transmit Line of Sight (LOS) voice and data over 250 NM. This capability should include radios with configuration software, power solutions, mesh network waveform technology, directional antennas designed for transmitting mesh network waveforms, and all required cables. The capability should be ruggedized for field use and placement in inclement weather, transportable by an operator in a backpack or rucksack, and able to be rapidly set up and disassembled. It also must not store Type 1 encryption keys or data, allowing it to be placed remotely and unsupervised. The system must include various pieces of communications hardware to include radios, antennas, batteries, power supplies, storage cases, and cabling. The system may also include transmission waveform software and radio programming applications.
System Requirements:
Key Performance Parameters (KPPs)
KPP: System must be ruggedized and man-portable (T=O).
KPP: System shall be capable of transmitting TSMx over 200NM (Threshold (T)); 300NM (Objective (O)).
KPP: System shall be capable of transmitting on frequencies from 300MHz – 6GHz.
KPP: System shall be capable of transmitting TSMx at data rates of 50 Mbps (T); 100 Mbps (O).
KPP: System waveform technology shall possess proven low probability of Intercept (LPI)/low probability of detection (LPD) characteristics (T=O).
KPP: System waveform technology shall posses anti-jamming suppression of 18 – 30 dB (T=O).
KPP: System shall be capable of adjustable channel bandwidth from 5 MHz to 20 MHz (T=O).
KPP: System shall not store Type 1 encryption keys or encrypted data, allowing it to be placed and remain unsupervised (T=O).
Please see attachment for instructions on responding to this Request for Information.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Request for Information - Mesh Network Broadcast Relay.pdf |
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