PEO-TIS Handheld HF Radio Industry Day
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
USSOCOM Program Executive Office Tactical Information Systems (PEO-TIS), in collaboration with SOFWERX, is hosting an Industry Day focused on Handheld High Frequency (HF) Radio systems. This event aims to gather information on current market capabilities for reliable and secure Beyond-Line-of-Sight (BLOS) communications for dismounted warfighters. Requests to attend are due by February 11, 2026, 11:59 PM ET.
Purpose & Objective
USSOCOM has a critical need for resilient and autonomous long-range voice and data transmission solutions in challenging environments with limited or no satellite coverage. The Industry Day seeks information on handheld HF radios that are currently available or readily adaptable to meet USSOCOM's operational requirements, specifically those that are lightweight, rugged, and offer advanced features for contested environments. A "Read Ahead" document provides further details.
Event Timeline
- Phase 1 (Jan 28 - Feb 11, 2026): Requests to Attend Open
- Interested U.S. Citizens from U.S. Companies should review the Read Ahead and submit a request to attend the Industry Day. Favorably evaluated submissions will receive an invitation by February 17.
- Phase 2 (Feb 11 - Feb 16, 2026): Downselect
- USSOCOM will select respondents with the highest potential to satisfy technology needs.
- Phase 3 (March 3, 2026): Industry Day
- Participants will have one-on-one sessions with the USSOCOM evaluation panel to pitch, demonstrate, or discuss capabilities. This event is for market research to understand industry capabilities, not for assessment. It will be held in-person at SOFWERX (Tampa, FL) with a virtual component.
- Phase 4: Path Forward
- Outcomes will inform PEO-TIS's future acquisition strategy.
Participation & Contract Details
- Who Can Participate: Government, Industry, Academia, National Labs, and Non-Traditional Attendees (U.S. Citizens, U.S. Companies Only).
- Type: Special Notice (Industry Day / Market Research).
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Response Due (Request to Attend): February 11, 2026, 11:59 PM ET.
- Industry Day Date: March 3, 2026.
- Published: January 28, 2026.
Additional Notes
This event serves as notification of intent to research feasibility of agreements under 10 U.S. Code, Section 4022 and/or 4022(f), and as notice of pre-solicitation activities IAW FAR 5.204. USSOCOM seeks to enter into non-FAR or FAR-based agreements with partners whose solutions are favorably evaluated by PEO-TIS SMEs. The follow-on Assessment Event (AE) is considered competitive.
For event-related questions, contact Olivia Larounis.