Nett Warrior End User Device RFI
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 the Army, specifically ACC-APG, is conducting a Sources Sought (RFI) for an integrated End User Device (EUD) for the Nett Warrior program. The goal is to replace the current multi-component system with a single, consolidated device to reduce the warfighter's burden and improve efficiency. Responses are due by March 24, 2026.
Scope of Work
The Nett Warrior program seeks to evolve its dismounted leader situational awareness system. The current system, comprising a chest mount, power/data hub, tactical radio, and extensive cabling, needs to be replaced by a single, integrated solution. This new device must:
- Be powered by the existing Conformable Wearable Battery (CWB).
- Significantly reduce Size, Weight, and Power (SWaP).
- Include on-board computing (e.g., 8-Core processor, 1TB SSD, 16GB RAM).
- Provide 5G connectivity (commercial/private) and Iridium Satcom.
- Support multiple Army MANET waveforms with performance matching current tactical radios (min. 3km range, 90% CCR voice, 85% MCR data; objective 5km).
- Feature a detachable, protective case for the EUD (compatible with Samsung Galaxy S23 TE EUD) that interfaces directly with a new MOLLE-compatible mount.
- Meet stringent ruggedization standards (MIL-STD-810H, IP65/IP67, MIL-STD 461/464).
- Adhere to MOSA compliant (Title 10 U.S.C. § 4401) and DoD Zero Trust/STIG compliant cybersecurity principles.
- Include advanced software capabilities for hardware management, third-party app integration, and OTA updates.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: March 24, 2026, 7:00 PM EST
- Published: February 25, 2026
- Place of Performance: Fort Belvoir, VA
Key Questions for Industry
Interested parties are requested to provide information on:
- Experience developing/manufacturing similar military systems, including software.
- Description of proposed technology, its compliance with requirements, and support for multiple RF transport modalities.
- Approach to system software development, device provisioning, and 3rd party application integration.
- Estimated timeline for initial prototype delivery.
- Non-binding Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) cost estimate for a production-ready prototype.
Additional Notes
A Notional Capabilities Matrix is available upon request. This RFI is for market research purposes to identify potential solutions and industry capabilities.