Request for Information - Knox License and Cables

The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, specifically the Special Warfare Program Office (AFLCMC/WISN), is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Synopsis and Request for Information under solicitation number FA8629-27-R-5003. The objective is to identify capable sources for Knox License Server Software and specialized cabling, including 37 inch Dual Radio Handheld Battery Cables, PRC-163 DATA Only Cables, and APEX Ethernet Adapter cables. These items are required to support Samsung S20 Tactical Edition end user devices, specifically to resolve capability gaps regarding the restoration of factory-reset devices and the full utilization of EUDs, PRC-163, and APEX hub networks. This RFI is for informational purposes and does not constitute a formal solicitation. Interested parties must submit responses by November 14, 2026, including a rough order of magnitude cost estimate, company registration details, and certification status for various small business categories. Respondents must also address compliance with the Buy American Act or Berry Amendment and provide rationale for compliance with FAR 52.219-14 and FAR 52.219-33 if the requirement is set aside for small businesses. The government is seeking information on the ability to deliver systems within six months of an order and requests details on product warranties, spare parts, and new equipment training.