Request for Information MCS-U

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

Tactical Air Control Party Modernization (TACP-M)
Mobile Communications System (MCS)-Universal

1.0 Introduction

This Request for Information (RFI) is for the Air Force Special Warfare (AFSPECWAR) MCS-Universal (MCS-U) program, which will provide a vehicle agnostic communications/ command and control (C2) system for Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) operators while on the move (OTM) and at the halt (ATH).
THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ONLY. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes – it does not constitute a Request for Proposals (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. This RFI does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. Further, the Air Force is not at this time seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals. Responders are advised that the U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI; all costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested party’s expense. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in a future RFP, if any is issued. No acquisition approach or contract strategy has been determined.

2.0 Background

MCS-U is an evolution of mobile communications and command and control system capabilities in AFSPECWAR vehicles. Previous MCS capabilities were designed and customized for specific vehicles.
MCS-U capabilities provide AFSPECWAR teams: platform agnostic mobile communications; maneuverable and survivable tactical C2 node; and the ability to network AFSPECWAR teams across the battlefield to aggregate at the decisive point on behalf of the Commander, Air Force Forces. The capabilities leverage Advanced Battle Management System contributions in support of Joint All Domain Command and Control as an integrated capability within the Department of the Air Force Battle Network. MCS-U resides within the TACP Weapon System and provides interoperability with AFSPECWAR teams across any Major Command.
MCS-U provides TACPs with critical voice, data, and video communications to perform the AFSPECWAR missions, with vehicles connected through a mesh network. MCS-U provides an integrated communications/C2 capability, including multiband and high frequency radios, a video data link, computing devices, user interface equipment, networking equipment, navigation equipment, and software.

3.0 Anticipated Requirements

If a contract is awarded, the MCS-U program is planned to provide solutions that are