RFI - Enhanced Data Rate (SEDR) Waveform onto Operational Radios

The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Aerial Networks Division (AFLCMC/C3N) is seeking qualified vendors to port the Second Generation Enhanced Data Rate (SEDR) waveform onto existing operational software-defined radios for both airborne and ground-based applications. The primary objective is to implement the SEDR waveform, based on STANAG 4372 Edition 4 with updates for future Edition 5, and obtain necessary operational certifications including airworthiness and security certifications. Key technical requirements include support for TSVCIS 3.1.1 voice encryption, NINE tactical profile data encryption, and potentially NSA Type-1 certification, though vendors have flexibility in specific implementation approaches. Interested vendors must submit a Statement of Interest by December 19, 2025, at 1:00 PM EDT addressing company profile, technical experience, certification processes, supply chain risk management, rough order of magnitude cost estimates, and project schedules. Technical questions could be submitted by November 21, 2025, at 4:00 PM EDT, and the government will provide the SEDR source code in C++ and VHDL formats along with a reference hardware platform for testing, while vendors are responsible for supplying their own radio platforms and handling certifications.

This is a Request for Information (RFI) and does not constitute a formal solicitation or contract award, with no set-aside designations applied. No incumbent contractors or specific award values have been identified in this pre-solicitation phase. Vendors may submit partial responses if they cannot fulfill the entire scope and should specify their particular capabilities across the anticipated five project phases: waveform porting, integration and testing, certification, documentation, and training. The government emphasizes that all costs associated with responding to the RFI are the responsibility of interested vendors, and submissions will be reviewed by government personnel and contractors supporting the AFLCMC for market research purposes. This opportunity is open to qualified vendors in the Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing sector (NAICS 334220), with vendors required to provide CAGE codes, DUNS numbers, business size classifications, and small business designations as part of their submissions.