ContractSources Sought

RFI_Next-Generation Nett Warrior EUD

DEPT OF DEFENSE RFI-W91CRB26-NW-SS
Response Deadline
Jun 5, 2026
14 days left
Days Remaining
14
Until deadline
Set-Aside
Full & Open
Notice Type
Sources Sought

Contract Opportunity Analysis

ACC-APG, on behalf of Product Manager Soldier Maneuver Sensors, is conducting market research for a next-generation End User Device for the Nett Warrior system. The effort seeks commercially available or near-production-ready handheld devices to replace the current Android-based EUD and establish a lifecycle replacement solution. Respondents are asked to provide technical information on connectivity, display, ruggedness, security, battery life, performance, electromagnetic footprint, storage, and operating system, including alignment with MIL-STD-810H and NSA CSfC requirements, for a solution intended for integration in FY27 and fielding beginning in FY28 at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland. The RFI also requests pictures and cost estimates for 3,500 R&D units and 35,000 fielding units, including licensing, development, and maintenance costs, and it is issued for market research only with no contract award or compensation for responses.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code
334220
Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing
PSC Code
7E21
IT AND TELECOM - MOBILE DEVICE PRODUCTS (HARDWARE AND PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE)

Solicitation Documents

1 Files
RFI FY26NGEUD.docx
Word27 KBMay 22, 2026
AI Summary
This Request for Information (RFI) is issued by ACC-APG on behalf of Product Manager Soldier Maneuver Sensors (PdM SMS) to conduct market research for the next-generation End User Device (EUD) for the Nett Warrior (NW) system. The RFI seeks commercially available or near-production-ready handheld devices to replace the current EUD, which is an Android OS-based smartphone providing situational awareness, navigation, and communication in tactical environments. The goal is to identify hardware solutions and establish technical requirements for a planned lifecycle replacement. Integration of the new EUD is projected for Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27), with fielding beginning in FY28. The RFI requests detailed technical information on connectivity, display, environmental ruggedness, security, battery life, performance, electromagnetic footprint, storage, and operating system, including adherence to MIL-STD-810H and NSA CSfC requirements. Additionally, respondents must provide proposed solutions with pictures and cost estimates for R&D (3,500 units) and fielding quantities (35,000 units), including licensing, development, and maintenance costs. This RFI is for market research only and does not constitute a Request for Proposal.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Solicitation PostedMay 22, 2026
deadlineResponse DeadlineJun 5, 2026
expiryArchive DateJun 20, 2026

Agency Information

Department
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-Tier
DEPT OF THE ARMY
Office
W6QK ACC-APG

Point of Contact

Name
Alison Walsh

Place of Performance

Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, UNITED STATES

Official Sources