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USSOCOM Market Research for Low-Cost Mesh Radios for Contested Environments

This opportunity is a Request for Information (RFI) from USSOCOM's Program Executive Office Tactical Information Systems (PEO TIS), seeking market input on low-cost mesh radios for use in contested environments. - Agency: United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), PEO TIS, RAA-VAK Program Management Office - Purpose: Market research for low-cost mesh radios suitable for contested environments - Key technical requirements: - Physical dimensions less than 35 inches - Weight less than 9 ounces - Rechargeable internal power source with non-proprietary charging cable - Scalable to 12 nodes in a mesh network - 8-hour battery life (transmitting 1 text or location update per hour) - Capable of sending free-text and pre-defined modifiable messages - Ruggedized for all environments - AES-256 data encryption - Transmission latency no greater than 10 seconds - Submission requirements: - Product descriptions with performance parameters - Statements on current availability - Summaries of prior testing and test reports (resolution and accuracy) - Rough order-of-magnitude (ROM) pricing for production units - Company contact information - No specific OEMs, part numbers, or quantities are listed - Response deadline: July 1, 2026 - Place of performance/contracting office: MacDill Air Force Base, Tampa, FL

Description

This RFI is issued for market research only. The information provided may be used by the Government in developing its acquisition strategy, Statement of Work, Statement of Objectives, and/or performance specifications. Interested parties are responsible for adequately marking proprietary or competition sensitive information contained within their response. Responses should include a product description with performance parameters, a statement on current availability, a summary of any prior testing (if applicable), test reports addressing resolution and accuracy (if applicable), and a rough order-of-magnitude (ROM) for production units. Please also include the firm’s name, address, point of contact, phone number, and email address.

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