Request for Information - Accelerated Development of the Second Generation Anti-Jam Tactical UHF Radio for NATO (SATURN) Enhanced Data Rate (SEDR) Waveform
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 Air Force, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC/C3N), is conducting market research through a Request for Information (RFI) to identify sources capable of accelerating the development of the Second Generation Anti-Jam Tactical UHF Radio for NATO (SATURN) Enhanced Data Rate (SEDR) Waveform. The government seeks expertise in designing, developing, and prototyping key waveform algorithms and functions. Responses will inform a potential future solicitation. Submissions are due April 20, 2026, at 1:00 PM EDT.
Scope of Work
This RFI aims to expand the government's capacity to plan, develop, evaluate, analyze, test, demonstrate, exercise, and document waveform specifications, with an initial focus on the SEDR waveform. Support tasks may include:
- Development, analysis, and testing of C3NG Reference Implementation Lab (RIL) SEDR radios.
- Integration of prototype code.
- Proprietary vendor-specific radio engineering activities and implementation details.
Features to be explored under the SEDR advancement effort include:
- Physical Layer
- Mobile Ad Hoc Network (MANET) Features
- Internet Protocol (IP) Interface Issues
- Communications Security (COMSEC)
- Transmission Security (TRANSEC)
- Modeling and Simulation
- Hardware Development / Prototyping
- Information Assurance boundary issues and concerns
Key Areas of Interest
The government is interested in vendor capabilities and experience related to:
- Developing and/or porting waveforms for military-grade Software Defined Radios (SDRs).
- Experience with various communication waveform types (e.g., anti-jam, LPI/LPD, SATCOM, Link-16).
- Integrating National Security Agency (NSA) certified cryptography into software.
- Performing classified software development and testing.
- Facility Clearance Level (FCL).
- Software development lifecycle, configuration management, and quality assurance.
- Lab capabilities and test environments for communication efforts, including Joint Interoperability Test Command (JITC) certification.
- Corporate information, including personnel, addresses, CAGE code, DUNS number, and relevant contract vehicles.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage)
- Questions Due: March 31, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
- Submissions Due: April 20, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT
- Published: March 19, 2026
- Place of Performance: Bedford, MA
Additional Notes
This RFI is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All costs associated with responding are at the interested party's expense. Information submitted may be subject to disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and may be reviewed by Government personnel, FFRDC, and A&AS contractors unless clearly objected to in writing.