Request for Information (RFI) Hardened Advanced M-Code Receivers (HAMR)
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 (DEPT OF DEFENSE) is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) for Hardened Advanced M-Code Receivers (HAMR). This RFI seeks market research on potential sources capable of providing continued sustainment, production, tech refresh, and contractor logistics support (CLS) for HAMR. The government is looking for non-developmental, production-ready M-Code solutions that are form/fit drop-in replacements for DAGR systems. Responses are due by 4:00 PM EST on March 30, 2026.
Scope of Work
This RFI focuses on identifying industry capabilities for:
- Sustainment & Production: Continued sustainment, production, tech refresh, and CLS for HAMR.
- Technical Requirements: Solutions must be non-developmental, production-ready within 90 days, and serve as form/fit drop-in replacements for AN-PSN/13A and AN/PSN13B DAGR systems.
- Key Features: Must maintain system information across battery changes, support DAGR NMEA-0183 messages and RS-232/RS-422 serial messaging.
- Services: Acquisition support, repair services, engineering services, software maintenance/upgrades, logistics, information assurance, on-site support, and field support.
- Additional Interest: Information on Anti-Jamming/Anti-Spoofing (AJAS) systems compatibility.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought
- Set-Aside: Not specified in this RFI; however, the Contractor Capability Survey asks about small business status.
- Response Due: March 30, 2026, by 4:00 PM EST.
- Published: March 10, 2026.
- Anticipated RFP Release: Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 (3QFY26).
- Estimated Period of Performance: March 2027 to March 2032.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Method: Responses must be submitted via DoD SAFE to Ms. Natasha Montano and Mrs. Whitney West.
- Page Limit: Responses are limited to ten (10) pages, including cover and administrative pages.
- Content: Must answer all 35 questions in the "Required Capabilities and Requested Information" section and the "Contractor Capability Survey."
- Format: Microsoft Word 2007-compatible or PDF, 10-point font or larger.
- Questions: Questions related to the RFI are due no later than one week after the posting date.
Additional Notes
This RFI is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a commitment to award a contract. No R&D dollars are available. The government is interested in cost estimates for various quantities and contract types, warranty/repair costs, and technical documentation. Proprietary information will be safeguarded.