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Marine Corps asks manpack radio suppliers for data-rights terms
The service wants commercial or non-developmental radios and asks for rough costs of source code and depot repair data. Responses are due Dec. 11.
The Marine Corps opened a request for information Nov. 9 on a multi-channel manpack radio capability. It seeks commercial or non-developmental items, with a primary interest in technologies at Technology Readiness Level 8 or higher to support rapid fielding.1
The Marine Corps seeks commercial or non-developmental items
Multi-Channel ManPack (MCMP) Radio capability
Notice asks about licensing, data rights and feasibility of Government Purpose Rights for proprietary waveforms
Notice asks for a rough order of magnitude cost for source code
Notice asks for a rough order of magnitude cost for a technical data package sufficient for depot-level repair
RFI is informational, not a solicitation or government commitment
Source: Marine Corps request for information, SAM.gov. As of Nov. 9, 2026.
Sources
The request asks about data rights and long-term support costs alongside the radio itself. Vendors are asked about licensing and intellectual property restrictions on proprietary waveforms, including the feasibility of granting Government Purpose Rights. The Marine Corps also wants rough cost estimates for source code and a technical data package sufficient for depot-level repair and maintenance.1
The Marine Corps wants a radio that meets National Security Agency high-assurance communications security modernization requirements and has improved size, weight and power attributes. Configurations would cover tracked and wheeled vehicles as well as dismounted use. The technical requirements are in a restricted attachment.1
The request asks for lifecycle cost estimates covering radios, kits, accessories, training, waveforms, software and communications security upgrades, and repairs. Vendors are also asked to price three-year and five-year extended warranties and provide current certifications alongside a roadmap for future certifications.1
Responses are due Dec. 11, 2026.1 The deadline is 4 p.m. Eastern. The government may follow up with meetings and demonstrations.1
Suppliers have an opportunity to inform the requirements, including recommending capabilities that could be relaxed or deferred to accelerate fielding. The request is for planning and information, not a solicitation or government commitment.1
Sources (1)
- SAM.gov record (API) sam.gov