Software Defined Radio Epiq X40 + PDK Kit 450MHz
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, specifically the 179th CW/MSC in Mansfield, OH, is conducting a Sources Sought (market survey) to identify capable sources for an ultra-small, high-performance Software Defined Radio (SDR) and associated Platform Development Kit (PDK). This equipment is needed to support rapid prototyping of SWaP-optimized electronic warfare (EW) payloads. The Government anticipates a requirement for the Epiq Solutions X40 SDR Transceiver and PDK or an equivalent solution. Responses are due by June 14, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
This market research aims to:
- Identify authorized commercial distributors and Value-Added Resellers (VARs) capable of supplying the specific Epiq Solutions brand-name equipment.
- Determine if alternative "equivalent" products exist that meet stringent physical and performance requirements without custom circuit board fabrication or extensive software reverse-engineering.
Salient Characteristics
Whether proposing the brand-name product or an equivalent, the SDR and development kit must meet the following baseline specifications:
- Form Factor: Strictly M.2 card footprint.
- Performance: 18 GHz tuning range and 450 MHz instantaneous bandwidth.
- MIMO Configuration: Native 4R1T (4 Receive, 1 Transmit) channel configuration.
- Development Environment: Integrated PDK with carrier board, processor, pre-configured Linux OS, and FPGA source code (ZU11 FPGA architecture or equivalent) for immediate out-of-the-box software development.
Submission Requirements
Interested parties must submit a Capability Statement (no more than 5 pages) indicating one of two categories:
- Category A: Brand-Name Resellers: Provide Company Name, CAGE Code, UEI, Socio-Economic Status, and direct proof of authorization to resell/distribute Epiq Solutions products.
- Category B: Alternative / Equivalent Solution Providers: Provide Company Name, CAGE Code, UEI, Socio-Economic Status, technical specification sheets proving compliance with salient characteristics, and a detailed response to integration hurdles (carrier board, FPGA environment, transition timeline).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: June 14, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT
- Published: June 7, 2026
- Place of Performance: Mansfield, OH
Additional Notes
This is for information and planning purposes only and is not a request for quote or proposal. It does not constitute a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or award a contract. The Government will not pay for response costs, and submissions are voluntary. Information will not be used to determine vendor standing or qualification for future solicitations.