5G Deployable Systems
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for Deployable 5G Systems. This RFI aims to gather technical, operational, and cost-related information to inform future procurement decisions for supporting operational needs. This is for market research only and is not a solicitation. Responses are due NOON Eastern Time, March 02, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
DHS S&T is seeking information from vendors on deployable 5G systems to support operational needs. The RFI is intended solely for information and market research planning purposes to inform future procurement decisions. It is not a request for proposals or quotations, and the government will not reimburse costs incurred in responding.
Information Requested
Respondents should provide detailed information on systems at Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 7 or higher, covering:
- System Design and Integration: Physical characteristics, power requirements, interfaces, portability, core network options, platform integration, supported radio access technologies (4G LTE, 5G NSA, 5G SA, ORAN), and supported frequency bands.
- Capacity, Performance, and Features: Maximum simultaneous users, scalability, coverage area, expected data performance (throughput, latency, bandwidth, QoS), and application server support (e.g., TAK, PTT).
- Deployment, Provisioning, and Maintenance: Setup/tear-down requirements, self-configuration/automated deployment, interference detection, subscriber provisioning, private/public access control, operator/administrator training, software updates, and remote diagnostics.
- Security, Interoperability, and Compliance: Data encryption, cybersecurity features, network resilience, standards compliance (3GPP, ORAN, FCC, EMI/EMC), interoperability, and environmental tolerance.
- Cost, Documentation, and Support: Lifecycle cost estimates, licensing fees, technical documentation, customer support options, and warranty coverage.
Submission Requirements & Deadlines
- Submission: Responses must be submitted exclusively through the Vulcan platform (https://vulcan-sof.com/). Responses submitted outside of Vulcan or directly to DHS will not be considered.
- Response Due: NOON Eastern Time, March 02, 2026.
- Demonstration: Vendors should indicate their earliest availability to provide a 1-to-2-day demonstration of their system, including equipment and personnel, and availability of User Equipment (UE).
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Published: January 27, 2026.
Contact Information
Questions can be directed to John Whipple (john.whipple@hq.dhs.gov) and Frances Gray (frances.gray@hq.dhs.gov).
Additional Notes
The Government may hold one-on-one meetings with vendors who provide comprehensive responses. Participation in this RFI does not transfer any intellectual property rights.