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Next Generation Tactical Radio (NGTR)

1.0 INTRODUCTION The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), PMA-209, located at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland, is seeking information from potential sources regarding a modular Software Defined Radio (SDR) for U.S. Navy and Marine Corps aircraft, designated the Next Generation Tactical…

Notice typePresolicitation: Heads-up: the agency plans to post a bid soon. Get ready now.
Who's buyingNaval Air Warfare Center Air Div, Dept of the Navy
WherePatuxent River, Maryland
DeadlineMon, Nov 23, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST (30 days left)
Who can bidOpen to any business (no set-aside listed)
IndustryNAICS 334220 (Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing)
Solicitation #N00421-27-RFPREQ-TPM209-0199
PostedFri, Oct 23, 2026
ContactSham Keswani, [email protected]

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1.0 INTRODUCTION The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), PMA-209, located at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland, is seeking information from potential sources regarding a modular Software Defined Radio (SDR) for U.S. Navy and Marine Corps aircraft, designated the Next Generation Tactical Radio (NGTR). The NGTR is intended to support voice and data waveforms in the Very High Frequency (VHF) and Ultra High Frequency (UHF) bands, with operational capability extending up to 6 GHz. It will incorporate a modular High Assurance Device (HAD) to meet National Security Agency (NSA) cryptographic and Security Evaluation Requirements Document (SERD) requirements. Additionally, the NGTR is designed to serve as a form, fit, and function backwards-compatible replacement for aircraft currently equipped with the ARC-210 Generation 5 and Generation 6 radios. This Market Research tool is being used to identify potential and eligible firms, of all sizes, prior to determining the method of acquisition and issuance of a solicitation. The results of the Request for Information (RFI) will be utilized to determine if any Small Business Set-Aside opportunities exist. Additionally, this RFI is being used to gather constructive information from industry to improve the RFP. The following documents are attached to this RFI Notice: Attachment 1: NGTR RFI Performance Requirements - DRAFT Attachment 2: Program and Risk Feedback Matrix The following dates are anticipated time frames associated with th

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