Tactical Communications and Technical Investigative Comprehensive Solutions (TACTICS)

The Department of Homeland Security Office of Procurement Operations is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to conduct market research for the Tactical Communications and Technical Investigative Comprehensive Solutions (TACTICS) program. The procurement seeks both equipment and services across two technical categories: Tactical Communications equipment (including radios, infrastructure, maritime/air communications systems, mobile command and control vehicles, satellite equipment, and surveillance/intercept capabilities) and Technical Investigative Services (including radio services, technical operations systems, operations and support services, engineering support, and project management). DHS intends to establish a multiple-award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Multi-Agency Contract to procure these solutions from multiple vendors. Contractors must demonstrate capability across NAICS codes 334220 and 541330, provide company information including CAGE code and UEI number, and offer detailed descriptions of corporate experience in selected subcategories. The RFI response deadline was originally January 30, 2026, but was extended via Amendment 0001 to February 6, 2026, at 12 p.m. Eastern Time, with responses submitted to Sohl Han and Brittani Peyton via email in Microsoft Office format not exceeding three pages.

This RFI is not a solicitation and does not commit the government to award a contract; it is conducted for informational and planning purposes only to determine feasibility of the acquisition strategy. No set-aside designation has been applied to this opportunity. The RFI does not disclose specific award values, budget ranges, or contract quantities, as this is preliminary market research to inform future competitive solicitation strategies. Contractor responses must include feedback on the draft Statement of Work and any additional considerations for government planning purposes. Successful RFI respondents may be invited to participate in one-on-one meetings as part of the government's market research process. Contractors must be prepared to comply with mandatory technical standards including TIA-102 series (Project 25) compatibility, NIST FIPS 140-2 Level 3 encryption, and Section 508 accessibility requirements, along with quarterly transactional reporting obligations and semi-annual subcontracting reports upon contract award.