U.S. Citizens Only
U.S. Companies Only 

Background

Objective
This event is seeking information on handheld HF radios that are currently available or could be readily adapted to meet USSOCOM's operational requirements. PEO-TIS is interested in capabilities that are lightweight, rugged, and offer advanced features to enhance communications in contested environments. For more information, find the Read Ahead at the bottom of the webpage. 

Why You Should Participate
USSOCOM seeks to enter into non-FAR or FAR-based agreements with Industry, Academic, and National Lab partners whose solutions are favorably evaluated by PEO-TIS Subject Matter Experts (SMEs). As such, the follow-on Assessment Event (AE) is considered competitive and solutions will be evaluated independently of one another primarily for technical merit. This serves dually as notification of the intent to research the feasibility of an agreement under 10 U.S. Code, Section 4022 and/or Section 4022(f), and as notice of pre-solicitation activities IAW FAR 5.204.

Event Timeline

Phase 1 - 28 January 2026 to 11 February 2026 Requests to Attend the Industry Day Open: SOFWERX will host an Industry Day focused on Handheld HF Radio needs. During this event, Warfighters will interact with potential solution offerers and further communicate operational needs and desirements. This event is also an opportunity for attendees to meet and form partnerships that may provide a more comprehensive capability. Interested respondents who could potentially provide solutions that meet the needs of USSOCOM are encouraged to request to attend the Industry Day. To request to attend, please review the Read Ahead and follow the instructions at the bottom of this webpage. Request to attend the Industry Day below, NLT 11 February. Favorably evaluated submissions will receive an invitation to attend the event on/around 17 February.  

Phase 2 - 11 February 2026 to 16 February 2026 Downselect: USSOCOM will downselect those respondents they feel have the highest potential to satisfy their technology needs, and will receive an invitation to attend the Industry Day on/around 17 February.

Phase 3 - 03 March 2026 Industry Day: During the Industry Day, participants will be allotted a one-on-one session with the USSOCOM evaluation panel to pitch, demonstrate, and/or discuss their capabilities. Presentation guidelines will be outlined in the event invitation. Capabilties will not be assessed during this event. USSOCOM PEO-TIS is looking to gain a better understanding of the current Industry capabilities and discover what is in the art of the possible. 

This event will be held in person at SOFWERX and will have a virtual component. 

Phase 4 - Path Forward: The Industry Day event is intended to support market research and will inform PEO-TIS on the state of industry capability. Outcomes from the Industry Day will inform PEO-TIS's future acquisition strategy.

How You Can Participate
Government, Industry, Academia, National Labs, and Non-Traditional Attendees

1. Request to attend the 03 March Industry Day: Click Here to Request to Attend
   (NLT 11 February)
2. Download the Read Ahead: Click Here to Review 

Questions?

For event-related questions, please contact Olivia Larounis