SAM #MS-424361-TACTICAL-RADIOS

NATO RFI for 500 Handheld Tactical Radios and Accessories

This opportunity is a NATO RFI seeking industry input for handheld tactical radio systems to support military tactical units and convoy operations. - NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA) is the buyer, with delivery to the Integrated Logistic Support Center in Brunssum, Netherlands - Requirement is for 500 commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) handheld tactical radios with: - 24-hour battery life - IP67 rating and MIL-STD-810H durability - Vehicle installation kits for mounting without extensive modification - Standard accessories (batteries, chargers, antennas, cables, mounts) - User manuals, training materials, and operator training sessions - Configuration and setup support for operational readiness - Minimum 1-year warranty, with optional extended warranty and Level 3 technical support - Software/firmware upgrade package with no additional fees - Radios must provide reliable, unclassified, short-range voice communication for redundancy and risk mitigation - Delivery required by Q4 2026 - Respondents must provide a Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) cost estimate with all inclusions, exclusions, and optional components as separate line items - No specific OEMs or part numbers are specified; the RFI is for information gathering only - Potential competitors include major tactical radio manufacturers such as L3Harris, Thales, Motorola Solutions, and Hytera

Description

The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to identify potential sources and gather information regarding industry capabilities to support the tactical radio communication system within military units and elements. This RFI is issued solely for informational purposes and does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Quotation (RFQ), or invitation for bid. However, respondents are requested to provide a Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) cost estimate that supports the information submitted. The estimate should clearly state all inclusions and exclusions, and any optional components must be listed separately as distinct line items.

NCIA is looking for a handheld tactical radio system solution to enable voice communication and coordination strictly within tactical elements, and units during convoy movement and deployment phases. The solution must support at least a 24h operation and must be able to be installed in operated vehicles without any (extensive) vehicle modification. The tactical radios procured by this project are not meant to replace any current NATO inventory of radios, but to provide an additional level of reliable short-range communication, unclassified, for redundancy and mitigation purposes of any risk related to the readiness and employment of NATO DCIS Detachment in support of Alliance Operations, Missions and Exercises.

Do NOT submit your RFI response to the Department of Commerce. Submission instructions and additional details can be found in the RFI (attached).

The NCIA reference for this RFI is MS-424361-TACTICAL-RADIOS, and all correspondence concerning this matter should reference this number.

The response deadline is NLT 12:00 hours Central European Time (CET) on 27 May 2026.

Your participation in this RFI is greatly appreciated.  

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