RFI - Deployable Tactical Communications
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 (ACC Acquisition Management and Integration Center) is conducting market research through this Request for Information (RFI) to identify qualified vendors capable of providing innovative and readily deployable tactical communications solutions. These solutions are intended to support expeditionary operations in contested, forward-deployed environments. Responses are due by February 25, 2026.
Scope of Interest
The RFI focuses on technologies that demonstrate:
- Communication Infrastructure: Multi-path transport networks (SATCOM, LOS radio, 5G/LTE, HF/UHF).
- Networking Capabilities: Routing, switching, edge computing, application-level QoS, and dynamic network traffic management.
- Security Solutions: Zero Trust architectures, encryption, authentication, access control, cyber resiliency, and secure cross-domain data sharing, with a desire for centralized management.
- Classified Solutions: Mobile solutions leveraging Commercial Solutions for Classified (CSfC) for secure SIPRNET access, aiming for user-friendliness and administrative efficiency, adhering to NSA's Mobile Access Capability Package (MACP).
- Antenna Systems: Deployable LPI/LPD techniques.
- Power Solutions: Reliable, portable, and efficient (SWaP-optimized, battery, generator-compatible).
- Integration Services: Capabilities for integrating with government-provided network backbones and existing military systems.
Solutions should also exhibit rapid deployability, resilience, robust security, interoperability with USAF infrastructure, scalability, low Size, Weight, and Power (SWaP), ease of use, and a Technical Readiness Level (TRL) of 7 or above.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage)
- Response Due: February 25, 2026, at 3:00 PM Eastern
- Published: February 6, 2026
Evaluation
This RFI is solely for information and planning purposes to conduct market research. The USAF will use responses to determine the availability of commercial capabilities and evaluate market practices. It does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a commitment to issue one.
Additional Notes
Responses are limited to a maximum of 10 pages. All costs associated with responding are at the vendor's expense. Not responding does not preclude participation in any future RFP. Unsolicited proposals will not be accepted.