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USSOCOM RFI TE 26-3 Maritime Operations in Contested Electromagnetic Spectrum (EMS) Environments
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The U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) is issuing a Request for Information (RFI TE 26-3) to gather technical input on man-portable or small-platform underwater communication systems designed for use in contested maritime environments, particularly within the mid-water column and near-surface zones where electromagnetic spectrum operations are degraded or denied. The initiative aims to identify technologies capable of enabling secure, resilient, and interoperable voice and data transmission under Disrupted, Degraded, Intermittent, Low Bandwidth (DDIL) conditions, with a focus on compliance with AES-256 encryption, Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA), and SOF Communications Operating Handbook (SOF COH) standards. Performance thresholds include a maximum SWaP of 200 lbs, with an objective target of 120 lbs, alongside requirements for operational range, data rate, voice quality (MOS), and low latency across varying water conditions. Systems must also demonstrate resilience in GPS-denied environments and maintain compatibility with existing tactical radios such as the AN/PRC-148/163. Respondents are required to submit their technology nominations exclusively through the Vulcan Scout Card system and an accompanying electronic supplemental form by the deadline of 29 May 2026, with all materials submitted as unclassified digital content. Participation mandates adherence to multiple compliance protocols, including submission of a Deliberate Risk Assessment Worksheet (DD Form 2977) compliant with MIL-STD-882E, adherence to the TE Safety Guide, and proper handling of lithium-ion batteries per NAVSEA S9310-AQ-SAF-010, including their removal from the event site overnight. Foreign national involvement necessitates strict compliance with ITAR and EAR regulations, and any transmission outside the ISM band requires prior FCC/NTIA Special Temporary Authority (STA) approval by 3 July 2026. A signed photo release is mandatory for participants whose equipment or personnel may be photographed during the Technology Experimentation event, scheduled for 17–21 August 2026 at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division Acoustic Research Detachment in Bayview, Idaho. Proprietary information must be clearly marked, and the Government explicitly states it will not use such data to shape future requirements. This RFI is strictly an information-gathering activity under FAR 52.215-3 and does not obligate the Government to
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