Android rugged tablet
Enterprise-managed Android device capable of kiosk/dedicated-device operation, repeatable provisioning, fleet control, and controlled update behavior.
Vendor RFQ · Rugged emergency communications tablets
C.A.T.A.S.T.R.O.P.H.E.™ Tablet Production RFQ
Dingfelder Enterprises is requesting quotes for production-ready rugged tablets to support C.A.T.A.S.T.R.O.P.H.E., the A.I.R.O.N. emergency-response and human-guidance layer.
Quote Android, Windows, or both. Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS/GNSS, LTE/5G cellular, and SMS/text messaging must be treated as baseline hardware requirements — not optional upgrades.
Target response: proposed model, lead time, MOQ, pricing at requested quantity breaks, carrier/SMS support notes, warranty, certifications, and uploaded quote documents.
Project overview
We are sourcing the field hardware for scene-level C.A.T.A.S.T.R.O.P.H.E. support.
These tablets are intended for high-consequence industrial and emergency-response environments where guidance, communications continuity, location awareness, and practical human handoff matter under pressure.
Windows rugged tablet
Windows rugged device capable of kiosk/assigned-access operation, local admin restriction, controlled updates, encryption, and customer-IT-friendly management.
Do not quote communications as add-ons
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS/GNSS, LTE/5G cellular, and SMS/text capability must be available on the proposed production tablet configuration.
Mandatory communication stack
Every proposed tablet must support five communication and location paths.
Vendors must clearly identify how each function is supported, including integrated radios, carrier compatibility, SIM/eSIM options, SMS path, and any required service or software layer.
Wi-Fi
Required for Starlink connection, VOIP, A.I.R.O.N. / V.A.U.L.T. sync, and approved network communications.
Bluetooth
Required as an alternate short-range tablet-to-A.I.R.O.N. base connection when Wi-Fi is unavailable.
GPS / GNSS
Required for persistent location, tablet finder, responder support, Google Maps or facility-map projection, and last-known-location recovery.
LTE / 5G Cellular
Required for emergency data fallback, offsite support, carrier-based fleet deployment, SMS support, and continuity if local infrastructure is degraded.
SMS / Text
Required for emergency alerts and fallback messaging. Vendor must state whether SMS is native cellular SMS, carrier-supported, or gateway-supported.
Hardware and operating requirements
Baseline device features requested.
Core hardware
- Rugged tablet form factor suitable for industrial and response environments
- Approximate display size: 10–12 inch class
- Bright display suitable for field conditions
- Touch operation suitable for real-world response use
- Front and rear camera support
- Reliable speaker and microphone for field use
- Full-shift battery capability preferred
- Docking and charging support required
- Device serialization / asset tracking preferred
Security, provisioning, and updates
- Kiosk / restricted-use mode required
- Repeatable fleet provisioning required
- Controlled update process required
- No surprise production updates during emergency-use operation
- Encryption and access restriction preferred where supported
- Remote lock/wipe and MDM compatibility preferred
- Documented recovery/re-provisioning path requested
Location and tablet finder
The tablet must frequently refresh and retain a Last Known Snapshot.
Persistent tablet location is a life-safety and operational-continuity requirement. The solution should support practical tablet finder workflows and projected location on Google Maps or a comparable facility/location layer.
Location
GPS/GNSS location with frequent refresh and last-known-position retention.
Status
Timestamp, battery state, device status, connection state, and active communication path.
Projection
Ability to feed persistent location to Google Maps or a facility-map view.
Recovery
Tablet finder support using last-reported location and timestamp after signal loss.
Reference visuals
Current concept images are provided for context only.
Final hardware selection will be based on quoted device capability, reliability, supportability, carrier compatibility, and production pricing.
Tablet front concept
Visual reference for a field-facing C.A.T.A.S.T.R.O.P.H.E. interface.
Rugged body concept
Visual reference for a field device with rugged appearance and emergency identity.
Pricing request
Please quote production pricing at these quantity breaks.
1Prototype / sample
5Pilot set
10Small deployment
25First production run
50Scaled production
100Volume pricing
Please include MOQ, lead time, warranty, production ramp notes, private-label options, configuration fees, MDM/provisioning fees, dock/charger pricing, and optional accessory pricing.
Accessories and options
Please quote related hardware separately where available.
Carrier and fleet support
Cellular capability and SMS path must be clearly documented.
Dingfelder Enterprises may pursue mass or enterprise contract options with nationwide carriers. Vendors should identify carrier compatibility, SIM/eSIM support, supported U.S. bands, SMS method, device certification status, fleet provisioning support, and MDM compatibility.
Vendor note: “Cellular-capable” is not enough. Please confirm the actual production model supports LTE/5G, SMS/text messaging, SIM or eSIM provisioning, and the required U.S. carrier bands for the quoted configuration.
Submit your vendor response
Upload quote, brochure, specifications, and certifications.
Please complete the form below and upload any formal quote documents. If file size or upload limits prevent submission, email the quote directly to walter@dingfelder.co and reference the C.A.T.A.S.T.R.O.P.H.E. Tablet RFQ.