Multifunctional Information Distribution System (MIDS) Weapons Data Link (WDL) Small Form Factor Weapons Attritable Radio Multi-Mode (SWARMM) Family 1 (SF1) Radio Production
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 Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWAR), supporting the Multifunctional Information Distribution System (MIDS) Program Office (MPO) (PMA/W-101), intends to issue a sole source Request for Proposal (RFP) to L3 Telemetry and Radio Frequency (L3 T&RF) Products. This RFP is for the production of National Security Agency (NSA) certified MIDS Weapons Data Link (WDL) Small Form Factor Weapons Attritable Radio Multi-Mode (SWARMM) Family 1 (SF1) radios. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals.
Scope of Work
Production of NSA certified MIDS Weapons Data Link (WDL) Small Form Factor Weapons Attritable Radio Multi-Mode (SWARMM) Family 1 (SF1) radios.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice (Intent to Sole Source)
- Authority: 10 U.S.C 3204(a)(1) and FAR 6.302-1 (Only one responsible source)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response to Notice Due: March 7, 2026 (five calendar days from published date)
- Published: March 2, 2026
- Place of Performance: San Diego, CA, United States
- Product Service Code: 5826 (Radio Navigation Equipment, Airborne)
Additional Notes
This notice serves as an intent to award a sole source contract. Interested parties who believe they can meet this requirement should submit a response to the Contracting Officer by the specified due date. This is not a request for competitive proposals.
Contact Information
- Primary: Lindsay Nickel (Contracting Officer) - lindsay.t.nickel.civ@us.navy.mil, 858-847-5682
- Secondary: Damon Griffin - damon.r.griffin.civ@us.navy.mil