Software-Defined Radio (SDR) and Modem Integration

The contract seeks software-defined radio solutions designed to advance digitization and waveform processing for satellite communications, ensuring full compatibility with the U.S. Air Force Battle Network requirements. The focus is on integrating modern SDR and modem technologies that enable secure, agile, and interoperable SATCOM capabilities in contested environments, with an emphasis on hardware and software that can dynamically adapt to evolving military communication protocols and spectral challenges. The solution must support rapid reconfiguration, encrypted data transit, and seamless integration with existing and future battlefield command and control architectures. The opportunity is structured as a subcontract under the Department of Defense, managed by FA8691 Aflcmc Wink Sensors, with performance expected to center in Colorado Springs. The solicitation was posted on August 3, 2026, and responses are due by August 18, 2026, under NAICS code 334220, which pertains to communications equipment manufacturing. While no set-aside designation or point of contact is specified, the technical scope demands proven expertise in military-grade SDR development, waveform engineering, and adherence to DoD network standards, requiring bidders to demonstrate technical maturity, system validation capabilities, and experience in supporting high-intensity operational scenarios.