Radio frequency (RF) Delivered Effects Platform – Man Pack 2.0 (RDEP-MP2) - Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO)
Overview
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Place of Performance
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Set Aside
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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 is seeking innovative solutions for a Radio Frequency (RF) Delivered Effects Platform – Man Pack 2.0 (RDEP-MP2) through a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO). This initiative aims to develop a lightweight, man-packable CEMA (Cyber Electromagnetic Activities) system for single-soldier operation at the tactical edge. Interested vendors must access the full announcement and submit proposals via the Vulcan platform. Responses are due March 21, 2026.
Scope of Work
The Government requires a lightweight (objective 15 lbs, threshold 20 lbs), efficient, and man-packable CEMA system. The desired solution must seamlessly integrate general-purpose processing, specialized graphical processing (GPU), storage, networking, RF switching, software-defined radios (SDRs), field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), position/navigation/timing (PNT), tactical radio communications, and application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs). Key requirements include:
- Integrated Compute: On-board or attached compute capabilities, including GPU resources, to support complex CEMA effects, AI/ML, and robust communication.
- Modularity & Configurability: Capabilities must be modular and configurable for mission-specific requirements, optimized for dismounted operations.
- Connectivity: Enable connectivity to mesh or cloud relay networks for robust data backhaul and interoperability within the NGC2 architecture.
- Re-programmability: Internal SDRs and FPGAs must be re-programmable using Common Framework Environment (CFE) and/or Warped Alloy (WA) (Government Furnished Software).
- User Interface: Intuitive graphical user interface (GUI) seamlessly integrated with established military capabilities like Tactical Assault Kit (TAK).
- Remote Control: Enable remote control of RF platforms over-the-air (OTA) and be compatible with established U.S. Army fielded IP-based communications platforms.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) under the Army's Open Solicitation, W9128Z-25-S-A002.
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Response Due: March 21, 2026, 03:59 AM UTC.
- Published: March 2, 2026, 02:24 PM UTC.
Evaluation
As a CSO, this opportunity seeks innovative solutions that address critical technology gaps. Successful prototypes may lead to further development or production contracts.
Additional Notes
Vendors must access the full CSO announcement and submit proposals through the Vulcan platform at https://vulcan-sof.com/login/ng2/submission?collectionUuid=95ca00be-1d97-4e74-a5dc-f9ba5fc32537.