Request for Information - Low-Cost MESH radio in contested environments

The Headquarters U.S. Special Operations Command (HQ USSOCOM) issued this Special Notice as a Request for Information to conduct market research regarding low-cost MESH radios designed for use in contested environments. The government intends to use the gathered information to develop acquisition strategies, statements of work, or performance specifications. This requirement is classified under NAICS 334220 for Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing and PSC 5820 for Radio and Television Communication Equipment, Except Airborne. There is no set-aside designated for this notice.

Interested parties must submit responses by July 1, 2026, and should include product descriptions with performance parameters, current availability status, and summaries of any prior testing or reports addressing resolution and accuracy. Submissions must also contain a rough order-of-magnitude for production units alongside firm contact information, including a point of contact and email address. One attachment, a PDF titled RFI_Low-Cost_MANET_RAA-VAK_ FINAL.pdf, was included with the publication on June 1, 2026. The primary place of performance is Tampa, Florida, and the point of contact for this inquiry is Stephanie Mathewson.