Request for Information (RFI) Hardened Advanced M-Code Receivers (HAMR)

Amendment / Modification

This document is Amendment 0001 to the Request for Information (RFI) for the Hardened Advanced M-Code Receivers (HAMR) program. It provides clarifications in response to industry questions and is considered an official part of the RFI. All other terms and conditions, including the response date of March 30, 2026, remain unchanged.

Key clarifications provided include:

• Definition of "Company Structure" (Corporate Legal Structure and Business Size Status).
• Distinction between "Teaming or Joint Venture Partners" and "Subcontractors."
• Confirmation that this is a new requirement for the Air Force PNT Program Office, seeking next-generation solutions to replace the DAGR, with no incumbent contractor for this specific service.
• Explanation that this RFI is for market research and not a formal solicitation, thus no contract details are available.
• Clarification on the type of financing information requested (Government contract financing, not private).
• Confirmation that commercial determination memos and standard corporate certifications (like AS9100) may be included as appendices and do not count against the narrative page limit.

This amendment clarifies specific questions posed by potential respondents regarding the RFI's content and requirements.

No changes to proposal deadlines or submission requirements are indicated. The response date of March 30, 2026, remains unchanged.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment provides clarifications in response to industry questions regarding the Request for Information (RFI) for the Hardened Advanced M-Code Receiver (HAMR) program. It clarifies terms and concepts used in the RFI, including:

• Company Structure: Clarifies that "Company Structure" refers to both Corporate Legal Structure (e.g., C-corp, LLC) and Business Size Status (e.g., Small Business).
• Teaming/Joint Venture Partners vs. Subcontractors: Defines "Teaming or Joint Venture Partner" as a company forming a distinct legal entity with the prime contractor, jointly responsible for the contract. "Subcontractor" is defined as a firm providing supplies or services without a direct contractual relationship with the Government.
• New Requirement: Confirms this is a new requirement for the Air Force PNT Program Office, seeking next-generation solutions to replace the DAGR (AN/PSN-13). There is no incumbent contractor for this specific replacement.
• Contract Details: States that as this is a new requirement with no existing contract, no contract details can be provided. The RFI is for market research (FAR Part 10) and not a formal solicitation.
• M-Code Capability: Highlights interest in solutions with M-Code Capability for enhanced security and transition away from legacy SAASM-based systems.
• GPS Denied Environments: Clarifies interest in solutions that enhance performance in GPS-denied environments, including fused navigation from external sensors, and encourages "Good/Better/Best" offerings.
• Form-Fit-Function Drop-in Replacement: Defines this as minimizing integration burdens on existing host platforms, requiring Form/Fit Compatibility (mounting hardware, physical volume) and Interface Compatibility (logical ICD compatibility).
• Fixed Price Effort: Explains that question 10 gauges industry willingness to commit to firm-fixed-pricing for hardware deliveries over various performance periods.
• Contract Financing: Clarifies question 13 pertains to Government contract financing (FAR Part 32), not private financing, to gauge if respondents would request Government financing payments in a future contract.
• Commercial Determination Memo Page Count: Confirms that supporting documentation like a commercial determination memo, if directly requested by the RFI, may be included as appendices and will not count against the narrative page limit.

This amendment addresses specific questions posed by industry, effectively clarifying sections of the original RFI. The original response date of 30 March 2026 remains unchanged.

No changes to proposal deadlines or submission requirements are indicated, but the clarifications may impact how respondents structure their capabilities and information in their RFI responses.

Request for Information (RFI)

This RFI seeks market research on potential sources for Hardened Advanced M-Code Receivers (HAMR). The government is looking for expertise and capabilities in production, repair, sustainment, training, logistics, and engineering services for M-Code receivers compatible with DAGR or equivalent systems. These receivers should be form/fit drop-in replacements for AN-PSN/13A and AN/PSN13B.

• Non-developmental M-Code solutions that are production-ready within 90 days.

• Solutions must be form/fit drop-in replacements for DAGR in mounted vehicles, dismounted operations, or dual use.

• Must be cost-efficient and effective, leveraging existing integrations.

• Capabilities should include continued sustainment, production, tech refresh, contractor logistics support (CLS), repair services, engineering services, software maintenance/upgrades, studies, information assurance, on-site support, and field support.

• Must maintain system information (GPS M-Code/Y-Code keys, MNAV/LNAV almanac, position, velocity, time) across battery changes to avoid cold starts.

• Must support DAGR NMEA-0183 messages and RS-232/RS-422 serial messaging.

• Interest in Anti-Jamming/Anti-Spoofing (AJAS) systems and their compatibility.

• No R&D dollars are available for this contract.

• Anticipated RFP release: Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 (3QFY26).

• Estimated Period of Performance: March 2027 to March 2032.

• Interested parties should have a proven repair capability (complexity, quality, volume) and ability to sustain an average of 50 receivers per month.

• Responses are due no later than 4:00 PM EST, Monday, 30 March 2026.

• Submit responses via DoD SAFE to Ms. Natasha Montano and Mrs. Whitney West.

• RFI responses are limited to ten (10) pages, including cover and administrative pages.

• Responses must answer all 35 questions in the "Required Capabilities and Requested Information" section and the "Contractor Capability Survey."

• Responses should be in Microsoft Word 2007-compatible or PDF format, using a 10-point font or larger.

• Questions related to the RFI are due no later than one week after the posting date.

• Not specified in this RFI, but the "Contractor Capability Survey" asks about small business status and other certifications.

• This RFI is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a commitment to award a contract.

• No reimbursement for expenses incurred in responding to this RFI.

• Proprietary information will be safeguarded.

• The government is interested in cost estimates for various quantities and contract types (annual, multi-year).

• The government is also interested in information on warranty, repair costs, and technical drawings/manuals.