# SAM #FA8629-27-R-5003

Air Force market research for Samsung Knox software and tactical cables

**Buyer:** AFLCMC Wisk Software/Programming
**Posted:** October 15, 2026
**Respond By:** November 14, 2026
**Identifier:** FA8629-27-R-5003
**NAICS:** 423690, 423430, 334419

The Department of the Air Force is seeking market information on Samsung S20 Tactical Edition software and tactical cabling needs.
- **Government buyer:** Department of the Air Force; Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance & Special Operations Forces Directorate; Special Warfare Program Office (AFLCMC/WISN).
- **OEM and named companies:** **Samsung** is the named device manufacturer and Knox software provider. L3 Harris is referenced as the maker of compatible radios; no cable manufacturer or reseller is identified. APEX refers to the hub network in the cable description.
- **Requested products:** 45 Knox Server software licenses; 190 37-inch Dual Radio Handheld Battery Cables (P/N CB-0406-00); 120 PRC-163 DATA Only Cables (P/N CB-0532-25); and 15 APEX Ethernet Adapter Cables (P/N CB-0556-00).
- **Notable requirements:** Knox software is intended to allow users to restore 45 Samsung S20 Tactical Edition devices after a factory reset. Battery cables split power from one battery source to two radios; data cables provide USB 2.0 connectivity for L3 Harris AN/PRC-163 and AN/PRC-167 radios; Ethernet adapter cables connect Ethernet-capable equipment to the centralized APEX hub network.
- **Market research and delivery considerations:** This is an RFI, not a solicitation. Respondents are asked to address their capability, ROM pricing, delivery within six months after receipt of order, warranty, training, and risks. No contract period of performance is specified.

### Description

<p>This Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS)/Request for Information (RFI) is issued for informational purposes and market research only; it does not constitute a solicitation. The Government will not reimburse any company or individual for any expenses associated with preparing/submitting information in response to this posting. 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 as instructed later in this posting.</p>

<p>The United States (US) Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance &amp; Special Operations Forces (ISR &amp; SOF) Directorate, Special Warfare Program Office (AFLCMC/WISN) is conducting market research to identify possible sources capable of providing Knox License Server Software, 37&quot; Dual Radio Handheld Battery Cable, PRC-163 DATA Only Cable and APEX Ethernet Adapter cable for use with Samsung (S20) Tactical Edition (TE) end user devices (EUDs).</p>

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