Closed Solicitation · DEPT OF DEFENSE

    Request for Information - Man-Portable Direction Finding System - REVISED

    Sol. FA8629-25-R-5053Sources SoughtWRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH
    Closed
    STATUS
    Closed
    closed Jan 2, 2026
    POSTED
    Dec 3, 2025
    Publication date
    NAICS CODE
    334220
    Primary industry classification
    PSC CODE
    5700
    Product & service classification

    AI Summary

    The Department of Defense is seeking information on a man-portable direction finding system to locate isolated personnel emitting RF signals. This revised Request for Information is for market research purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. Interested parties should review the updated requirements and respond accordingly.

    Contract details

    Solicitation No.
    FA8629-25-R-5053
    Notice Type
    Sources Sought
    Posted Date
    December 3, 2025
    Response Deadline
    January 2, 2026
    NAICS Code
    334220AI guide
    PSC / Class Code
    5700
    Contract Code
    5700
    Primary Contact
    Jamie Sclafani
    State
    OH
    ZIP Code
    45433
    AI Product/Service
    service

    Description

    The original Request for Information (RFI) has been revised. Under "System Requirements", the "THRESHOLDS/OBJECTIVES" section for "Interrogation Capability" has been updated. Please see below and revised attachment. This Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS)/Request for Information (RFI) is issued for informational purposes and market research only; it does not constitute a solicitation. The Government will not reimburse any company or individual for any expenses associated with preparing/submitting information in response to this posting. The information provided may be used by the Government in developing its acquisition strategy, statement of work/statement of objectives, and/or performance specifications. Interested parties are responsible for adequately marking proprietary or competition sensitive information contained within their response as instructed later in this posting. The United States (US) Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance & Special Operations Forces (ISR & SOF) Directorate, Special Warfare (SW) Program Office (AFLCMC/WISN) is conducting market research to identify possible sources capable of providing a Man-Portable Direction Finding (DF) System. AFLCMC/WISN will accept commercial or developmental solutions for this requirement. Guardian Angel (GA) requires a man-portable DF capability, to rapidly locate Isolated Personnels (IP) emitting radio frequency (RF) signals. This requirement provides GA teams with a capability analogous to aircraft Terminal Area Guidance (TAG) systems, enabling precise IP location based on RF signal triangulation. Please see attachment for instructions on responding to this Revised Request for Information.

    Key dates

    1. December 3, 2025Posted Date
    2. January 2, 2026Proposals / Responses Due

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    Request for Information - Man-Portable Direction Finding System - REVISED is a federal acquisition solicitation issued by DEPT OF DEFENSE. Review the full description, attachments, and submission requirements on SamSearch before the response deadline.

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