SOURCES SOUGHT
99 -- Request for Information (RFI) - Next Generation Audio Kit
- Notice Date
- 5/13/2026 11:03:39 AM
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 334220
— Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- FA8629 AFLCMC WISK SOF/PR WRIGHT PATTERSON AFB OH 45433 USA
- ZIP Code
- 45433
- Solicitation Number
- FA8629-26-R-5014
- Response Due
- 5/29/2026 9:00:00 AM
- Archive Date
- 06/13/2026
- Point of Contact
- Jamie Sclafani
- E-Mail Address
-
jamie.sclafani@us.af.mil
(jamie.sclafani@us.af.mil)
- Description
- 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. The United States (US) Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance & Special Operations Forces (ISR & SOF) Directorate, Special Warfare (SW) Program Office (AFLCMC/WISN) and Contracting Office (AFLCMC/WISK) are conducting market research to identify possible sources that enhance communication and situational awareness for personnel during personnel recovery operations. Currently, personnel face challenges in maintaining reliable, interoperable communication across various platforms (fixed-wing, rotary-wing, ground forces) and environments. Existing audio components (headsets, push-to-talks, and cabling) lack full functionality, hindering situational awareness, personnel accountability, and effective communication. This capability gap necessitates a small, lightweight portable, rugged, and configurable body-worn system that integrates existing dismounted radios, providing a robust communication suite for real-time information sharing and enhanced operator safety. Two different headsets, one for land and one for maritime, will be accepted but having one headset that fulfills both environmental requirements is ideal. PLEASE SEE ATTACHMENT FOR FURTHER DETAILS AND INFORMATION ON HOW TO RESPOND TO THIS RFI.
- Web Link
-
SAM.gov Permalink
(https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/98edb710f06b4302a0bf6d0f94b0a079/view)
- Place of Performance
- Address: Wright Patterson AFB, OH, USA
- Country: USA
- Country: USA
- Record
- SN07815495-F 20260515/260513230055 (samdaily.us)
- Source
-
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