Contract opportunity

Next Generation Tactical Radio (NGTR)

Presolicitation from Department of Defense.

Data as of Oct 24, 2026. Sources: SAM.gov and Grants.gov. Snapshot govcon-directory-20261024T104923Z-2151694.

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Notice details

Agency
Department of Defense
Sub-tier agency
DEPT OF THE NAVY
Notice type
Presolicitation
Solicitation number
N00421-27-RFPREQ-TPM209-0199
NAICS
334220 Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing
Product/service code
5821
Place of performance
0, Maryland
Posted
Oct 24, 2026
Response deadline
Nov 23, 2026
Source
SAM.gov

Description

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

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Frequently asked questions

When is the response deadline?

The published deadline is Nov 23, 2026. That is 30 days after the data date.

What NAICS code applies?

NAICS 334220, Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing.

Which agency issued this notice?

Department of Defense.

Where is the official notice?

The link under Official notice opens the source listing.