Sole Source, Viasat NMR50 Radios

The Naval Sea Systems Command, specifically the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport (NUWCDIVNPT), is procuring software-defined radio equipment and associated software licenses through a sole-source solicitation for Viasat NMR-50 radios and related NetAgility software. This Combined Synopsis and Solicitation (RFQ N66604-26-Q-0213) targets the acquisition of specialized radio systems that support multiple communication circuits including Iridium Short Burst Data, Multi-GNSS, 5 GHz Wi-Fi, 4G/5G Cellular, and TACSATCOM within a single compact, ruggedized unit that meets SOCOM 1U Modular Payload standards and integrates into the Project Spindle platform. The government has identified the Viasat NMR-50 as the only product meeting essential technical requirements due to its unique ability to consolidate multiple radio frequency capabilities without requiring separate switching components. Quotes must be submitted electronically to Elizabeth Peckham (elizabeth.a.peckham2.civ@us.navy.mil) by March 20, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, with submissions including item prices, shipping costs, delivery terms, CAGE Code, UEI number, and a quote validity period of at least 60 days. This is an unrestricted procurement with NAICS code 334220 and a small business size standard of 1,250 employees.

This solicitation involves no small business set-asides and is a sole-source award to Viasat. The government requires four contract line items consisting of four units of NMR-50 Router Bundle with NetAgility Platinum (250 Mbps data rate with 1-year license), one NetAgility Aggregator on-premise with 1-year license, and one NetAgility Orchestrator on-premise with perpetual license. Delivery must be completed by August 30, 2026, with FOB Destination to Newport, Rhode Island. Payment will be made electronically through the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) system, and the successful contractor must register with the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to contract award and provide unique item identifiers for items with unit acquisition costs of $5,000 or more per DFARS requirements. While specific contract values are not disclosed in the solicitation, the requirement for multiple software licenses and hardware units suggests a procurement in the mid-five-figure range.