Tactical Communications and Networking

The contract seeks the development and deployment of secure, mobile, and resilient communication systems tailored for tactical edge operations, integrating satellite, mesh, and 5G-like networking technologies to enable reliable connectivity in austere and dynamic environments. These systems must support real-time data exchange, interoperability across platforms, and robust protection against cyber threats and signal jamming, ensuring mission-critical communication remains uninterrupted under high-stress operational conditions. The solution must be field-deployable, scalable, and adaptable to evolving threats and emerging technologies without requiring extensive infrastructure. This is a subcontract under the Department of Defense, classified under NAICS code 334220 for communications equipment manufacturing, and was posted on May 5, 2026. The work is intended to support the W6QK Acc-apg Cont Ct Software Sector, with performance expected to occur in locations aligned with military operations, though no specific place of performance is defined. The contract does not include a set-aside designation, indicating it is open to all qualified small and large businesses. Entities interested must demonstrate proven expertise in tactical communications, edge computing, and secure network protocols to meet the stringent demands of military field operations.