RFI_Next-Generation Nett Warrior EUD
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 Army (ACC-APG), on behalf of Product Manager Soldier Maneuver Sensors (PdM SMS), has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for Next-Generation Nett Warrior End User Devices (EUDs). This RFI seeks commercially available or near-production-ready handheld devices to serve as a lifecycle replacement for the current EUD. This is for market research purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP). Responses are due June 5, 2026.
Scope of Work
This RFI aims to identify potential hardware solutions and vendor capabilities for a next-generation EUD for the Nett Warrior (NW) system. Vendors are requested to provide detailed information on products focusing on:
- Connectivity: Support for Disconnected, Intermittent, and Limited (DIL) environments, including USB-C, LTE, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and 5G.
- Display: Operability in adverse conditions (gloves, wet), impact resistance, screen size, resolution, and brightness.
- Environmental & Ruggedness: Compliance with IP68 and MIL-STD-810H standards (shock, drop, vibration, temperature, salt/fog), with potential for ballistic/gunfire shock testing.
- Security / Data Enclave: Capability for Sensitive But Unclassified (SBU) and Classified data enclaves, meeting NSA requirements (e.g., CSfC approved components).
- Battery & Power: Specifications for extended missions, battery type, charge time, and fast charging capabilities.
- Performance: Sufficient RAM, processor specifications, and capability for AI integration.
- Operating System: Support for Android OS, including plans for updates, security patches, and custom ROM integration.
Vendors should also describe their proposed solution, required COTS OS/software modifications, and suggest additional features. Detailed specification sheets, test results, and certifications are requested.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: June 5, 2026, by 7:00 PM ET
- Published: May 22, 2026
- Anticipated Integration: Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27)
- Anticipated Fielding: Fiscal Year 2028 (FY28)
Submission & Evaluation
Responses should not exceed 15 pages (excluding supporting documentation). Proprietary data must be clearly marked. Responses will be reviewed by the PdM SMS technical team. Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) cost estimates are requested for R&D (3,500 units) and fielding (35,000 units), including licensing, recurring software, custom ROM development, and maintenance/support agreements.
Additional Notes
This RFI is for market research only and does not constitute an RFP or a promise to issue one. No contract will be awarded, and the Government will not pay for information or administrative costs incurred in response. For questions, contact Alison Walsh (alison.l.walsh.civ@army.mil) or Roxanne Dalrymple (roxanne.a.dalrymple.civ@army.mil).