Tactical Radios and Equipment

This is a Request for Information (RFI). This notice is for informational purposes only; a solicitation will not be issued at this time. No contract will be awarded on the basis of quotes received in response to this notice. The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 334220 with a small business size standard of 1250 Employees.

The Government has a potential requirement for tactical radios and equipment with the following characteristics:   

General Characteristics:

• MIL-STD 810
• NFPA Certified
• Operating Temperatures (-30°C to +55°C)

Physical Characteristics:

• 6-8 hour battery life
• Multi-voltage ability
• Handheld (approximately 6H X 3W X 2D inches)

Security and Waveforms:

• Encryption/Security: TYPE 1
• Field Programmable (without PC)
• SATURN Waveform
• MUOS Compatible (TACSAT)
• TSM (Waveform) Voice, Data, & Video
• TSM Resiliency (Anti-Jamming)
• MANET/MESH Networking
• VOIP/ROIP Capability
• GPS
• GPS Resiliency (Anti-Jamming)
• Operable Range: up to 40 miles
• UHF Frequency Range:

UHF: 225-512 MHz

UHF SATCOM: 291-318.3 MHz UL / 243-270 MHz

UHF: 225-450 MHz, L/S-band: 1300-2600 MHz

• VHF Frequency Range:

VHF low: 30-88 MHz, VHF high: 118-174 MHz

• HF Frequency Range:

1.5-59.999 MHz

Additional Objectives:

• TAK compatible
• Internet Accessible

Market research has determined that L3Harris Technologies, INC. and TALON Tactical Equipment are the only brand name manufacturers that can provide tactical radios and equipment that meet the above characteristics.

L3 Technologies, INC.                                     

1350 Jefferson Rd

Rochester, NY. 14610

Freedom Defense Group, LLC

1440 Hat Creek Rd

Brookneal, VA 24528

This is a Request for Information and NOT a request for competitive quotations; however, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement or market research quotation. Responses must show clear and convincing evidence that other brand products can meet the above characteristics. All inquiries shall be sent by email to: TSgt Alexandra Counts at Alexandra.Counts@us.af.mil.