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

This Special Notice, issued by the Department of Defense through HQ USSOCOM, serves as a Request for Information to conduct market research regarding low-cost MESH radios for use in contested environments. The government intends to utilize the gathered information to assist in the development of acquisition strategies, Statements of Work, Statements of Objectives, and 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 associated with this notice.

Interested parties are requested to provide detailed product descriptions including performance parameters, current availability status, and a rough order-of-magnitude for production units. Submissions should also feature a summary of prior testing and any applicable test reports addressing resolution and accuracy, alongside firm contact information. Responses are due by July 1, 2026, and the primary place of performance is Tampa, Florida. One attachment, a PDF titled RFI_Low-Cost_MANET_RAA-VAK_ FINAL.pdf, is included with the notice as of the publication date of June 1, 2026.