# SAM #FA8629-27-R-5005 

Air Force Market Research for a Modular Tactical SIGINT/EW System

**Buyer:** AFLCMC Wisk Software/Programming
**Posted:** October 19, 2026
**Respond By:** November 18, 2026
**Identifier:** FA8629-27-R-5005
**NAICS:** 334511, 334220, 334290

The Department of the Air Force is seeking industry input on a compact, body-worn tactical SIGINT/EW system for use in demanding operational environments.
- **Government buyer:** Department of the Air Force, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance & Special Operations Forces (ISR & SOF) Directorate, Special Warfare Program Office, AFLCMC/WISN.
- **Requested system:** One modular, user-friendly, low-size, weight, and power (SWaP) tactical signals intelligence/electronic warfare system. No model, part number, or procurement quantity is specified.
  - Receive signals across **500 kHz–6 GHz** and detect, direction-find, and identify signals while stationary or moving.
  - Support electronic attack, including tunable output power and swept-tone, blind hop-set, reactive hop-set, and predictive hop-set jamming as objectives.
  - Provide integrated Wi-Fi connectivity with end-user devices and interoperability with Android S20TE/S23TE devices; support multi-system mesh networking, with Type 1 RF-encrypted mesh as an objective.
  - Operate autonomously; target recognition and algorithm/AI-enabled identification and attack are objectives.
  - Be man-packable at **25 lb or less** and no larger than **5 in W × 10 in H × 5 in D**; use rugged machined construction and operate from **-30°C to +55°C**. Mil-STD-810G compliance is an objective.
  - Use **9–18 VDC** power and be compatible with the **Freedom Pak WP FP05**; **Harris 12041-2400-0X** replaceable tactical radio batteries are an objective.
  - Require operator enablement and on-command termination of emissions, and authentication for access and interconnection. Target operational availability is greater than 80% across a 30-day period of ten 72-hour mission cycles.
  - Interoperate with the fielded **CACI Mastodon Beast+** system. Design considerations include easy cable connections, no sharp edges, single-person carrying, fit in military pouches such as the AN/PRC-148, and shipment in one hard case.
- **Named companies and products:** CACI (Mastodon Beast+); Harris (12041-2400-0X battery). Freedom Pak WP FP05 is also named as a compatible power source. No OEM is identified for the requested SIGINT/EW system itself.
- **Market research request:** Respondents are asked to describe system performance, provide rough-order-of-magnitude pricing, and state whether two units could be delivered within six months after order. This is an RFI, not a purchase solicitation.

### 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 (SW) Program Office (AFLCMC/WISN) is conducting market research to identify possible sources capable of providing body worn, low Size, Weight, and Power (SWaP), user friendly, modular tactical SIGINT/EW system capable of full spectrum signals prosecution in adverse environments.</p>

<p><u><strong>PLEASE SEE ATTACHMENT FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS AND INFORMATION ON HOW TO RESPOND TO THIS RFI.</strong></u></p>

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