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RFI - Mobile Communication System Universal

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The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Special Warfare (WISN) has issued a Request for Information for the Mobile Communication System Universal (MCS-U) program. This initiative seeks to develop a vehicle-agnostic communications and command and control system for Tactical Air Control Party operators to support strike and integration missions both on the move and at the halt. The system is intended to provide critical voice, data, and video communications via a mesh network, incorporating multiband and high-frequency radios, video data links, computing devices, and navigation software. The government is specifically seeking industry input on weather-tight equipment enclosures, shock and vibration protection for mounting systems, Radio over IP and intercom capabilities, and uninterruptible power supplies. Interested parties must submit a white paper of no more than 10 pages by December 11, 2026, including company administrative details and facility security clearances. Access to the full requirements document requires a signed Non-Disclosure Agreement. This RFI is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a formal request for proposals or a commitment to contract, with a draft RFP anticipated in FY27.

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RFI for a vehicle-agnostic mobile communication system for Air Force Special Warfare.

NAICS

334220 - Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing

Place of Performance

OH, USA

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8629 Aflcmc Wisk Sof/pr
Contacts2 people available
OfficeWRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433, USA

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This Request for Information (RFI) is for the Air Force Special Warfare (AFSPECWAR) MCS-Universal (MCS-U) program, which will provide a vehicle agnostic communications/ command and control (C2) system for Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) operators while engaging in strike, C2, and integration missions both on the move (OTM) and at the halt (ATH).



THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ONLY. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes – it does not constitute a Request for Proposals (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. This RFI does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. Further, the Air Force is not at this time seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals. Responders are advised that the U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI; all costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested party’s expense. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in a future RFP, if any is issued. No acquisition approach or contract strategy has been determined.


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