This is a Request for Information (RFI) from the United States Marine Corps for market research purposes. They are seeking sources capable of providing a hardware content filtering diode (HCFD) solution to securely transfer Asterix data from an unclassified to a secret network for the Common Aviation Command and Control System (CAC2S). The solution must support deep content inspection and filtering, comply with national cross-domain directives, and ideally be on the NCDSMO UCDSMO Approved Products List (APL). Vendors are requested to provide detailed information on their proposed hardware and software, technical and security compliance, cost estimates (ROM), development and implementation timelines, and support/training packages. Responses are due by 2:00 PM Eastern Time on April 28, 2026, and should be submitted electronically. This RFI does not constitute a solicitation and the government will not pay for information provided.
The deadline for submitting responses to this RFI is 2:00 PM Eastern Time on April 28, 2026.
Vendors are asked to describe their standard warranty and technical support package, including hardware warranty period, support availability, response times, and software update provisions.
This is a Request for Information (RFI) for market research purposes only and is not a solicitation for proposals. The government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this RFI.
Interested vendors are requested to provide detailed responses to specific questions regarding company and product information, technical and security compliance, cost information, development and implementation timeline, and support and training.
Vendors are requested to provide a Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) price for hardware purchase cost, software licensing cost, annual maintenance and support fees, nonrecurring engineering (NRE) costs, and onsite installation and configuration support.