RFI - Tactical Communications and Technical Investigative Comprehensive Solutions (TACTICS): TC1 - Equipment

The Department of Homeland Security issued an RFI to identify small‑business manufacturers capable of producing Technical Category 1 (TC1) equipment for the TACTICS program. The market research focuses exclusively on hardware such as radios, infrastructure, maritime/air communications gear, mobile command‑and‑control vehicles, satellite terminals, collection/processing/dissemination systems, other tactical devices, and video/audio/sensor/intercept equipment. Respondents must be small‑business concerns and must demonstrate that their products meet the detailed minimum technical requirements (see Attachment 1). Completed Capability Matrices (Attachment 2) are to be emailed to the two listed DHS contacts by the response deadline. No contract award, funding, or performance details are provided at this stage. • Goal: Determine availability of small‑business manufacturers for each class of supply and assess need for SBA Non‑Manufacturer Rule waivers. • Scope: Equipment‑only (no services); eight sub‑categories covering radios, infrastructure, maritime/air, mobile command vehicles, satellite hardware, tactical‑information systems, other tactical devices, and VASTC capabilities. • Submission: Email completed matrix to Brittani Peyton and Sohl Han by 12 p.m. ET, Nov 4 2026; no cost reimbursement for preparation.