Tactical Mobile Phones

Department of Defence - DSRG

Published: Jun 24, 2026

Updated: Jun 27, 2026

Source: AusTender - Australian Government

About This Opportunity

This is a supplies contract in the information and communication technology and general supplies sectors, with a focus on Network Infrastructure and Telecommunications. Located in Australia, Pacific & Oceania, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before July 22, 2026.

Published through AusTender - Australian Government, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for the supply of goods in the information and communication technology sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

Defence conducts a range of activities to inform capability delivery. Commercial off-the-shelf devices are often required to support these activities. However, they must meet a baseline capability to be suitable for Defence use. Delays in device assurance and contract approval have resulted in reduced responsiveness to activity requirements.Defence seeks to procure suitable mobile devices from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2030 to support various Land domain activities. The objective is to simplify procurement processes to enable rapid, ad-hoc acquisition in response to evolving requirements.ScopeThe scope for procurement of mobile devices supports Land domain activities, with a primary focus on enabling tactical application exploration in field environments. The following are the technical and operational requirements of the mobile devices:a. Essential:(1) Capable of achieving connectivity with 5G networks(2) Capable of achieving connectivity with WiFi networks.(3) Capable of achieving connectivity with Bluetooth devices.(4) Support a current, vendor-supported Android operating system with enterprise mobility management (EMM) compatibility(5) Support video and image capture.(6) Be configurable by Defence, including support for EMM and mobile device management (MDM) frameworks, to enable security hardening.b. Desirable:(1) Compliance with MIL-STD-810 (or equivalent) for vibration, humidity and shock.(2) The ability for pre-configuration of devices to provide initial security hardening, when required.(3) Have a specified Ingress Protection rating.(4) Operate within a wide and defined temperature range.(5) Include sufficient processing performance and memory to support concurrent execution of multiple Defence applications, including mapping, messaging and multimedia functions. Conditions for Participation: Provide a Supplier Environmental Sustainability Plan (SESP)

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from AusTender - Australian Government and was originally published on June 24, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Department of Defence - DSRG

Department of Defence - DSRG has issued 90 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 34 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Security, Defense & Justice, and Construction & Civil Works. All notices are published for Australia. Notices are distributed via AusTender - Australian Government. Most recent publication: June 26, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in Australia. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit AusTender - Australian Government to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is July 22, 2026. You have 25 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Department of Defence - DSRG in Australia. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Supplies contract in the Information & Communication Technology sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.