Unified Communications Software Platform Licensing
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 is conducting market research through this Request for Information (RFI)/Source Sought to identify commercial software solutions for Unified Communications Software Platform Licensing. The Army seeks mature, system-agnostic software and support services to bridge legacy and modern tactical voice systems, streamlining communication across various channels. Responses are due March 17, 2026.
Scope of Work
The Army requires a unified communications software platform that provides interoperability within its tactical voice architecture, integrating Combat Net Radios, telephony, IP devices, MANET networks, and mobile devices. Key capabilities include:
- Interoperability: System-agnostic, able to ingest multicast streams, operate in multicast-reliant infrastructure, and interoperate with VoIP controllers.
- Communication Features: Support talk groups, conference groups, bidirectional real-time voice between radio systems and VoIP, team messaging, file sharing, video conferencing, and virtual meetings.
- Scalability & Deployment: Scalable from small tactical teams to Corps-level deployments, modular, cloud-native microservices deployable in Kubernetes, hardware/product agnostic, and operationally ready.
- Advanced Features: End-to-end encryption, advanced analytics/reporting, TAK Integration, access control, visibility/auditing, language translation (near real-time, cloud/on-premise), and transcription of radio communications to text.
- Licensing: Licenses must function in closed environments without requiring centralized service calls.
This RFI specifically excludes hardware and the development of new software solutions.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Information (RFI)/Source Sought
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: March 17, 2026, 5:00 PM ET
- Published: March 2, 2026
Evaluation
Responses will inform the Government's market capacity assessment and procurement strategy. The Army intends to procure direct from Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs).
Additional Notes
This RFI is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment to procure. Respondents will not be reimbursed for costs. Interested parties should submit tailored capability statements addressing all software requirements, company information, installation approach, and any prior DoD experience to MAJ Quentin Sica (quentin.sica.mil@army.mil) and William Wimbury (william.h.wimbury2.civ@army.mil).