HF ALE RADIO SYSTEMS
ID: USDA_POD_0001Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFUSDA, DEPARTMENTAL ADMINISTRATIONUSDA, OCP-POD-ACQ-MGMT-BRANCH-FTCFORT COLLINS, CO, 80521, USA

NAICS

Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334220)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER (R499)

Set Aside

No Set aside used (NONE)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/e6d345ace00042798e825e230f3aa41d/view
Timeline
    Description

    The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking contractors to provide annual services, maintenance, and training support for High Frequency Automatic Link Establishment (HF ALE) Radio Systems, specifically Codan and Datron radios. The procurement aims to identify qualified vendors who can perform component-level maintenance, installation, operation, and training, with a focus on ensuring compliance with strict security requirements for handling sensitive information. This opportunity is critical for maintaining effective communication systems within USDA operations, particularly at headquarters in Elkins, WV, and Kansas City, MO. Interested parties should contact Karmella Van Stockum at karmella.vanstockum@usda.gov or Carlton L. Bradshaw at Carlton.Bradshaw@usda.gov for further details, and the RFI can be accessed online for additional requirements and deadlines.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Karmella Van Stockum
    karmella.vanstockum@usda.gov
    Carlton L. Bradshaw
    Carlton.Bradshaw@usda.gov
    Files
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    Attach 1 - RFI - HF ALE Dec 2025.pdf
    Attach 2 - RFI -HF ALE PWS Dec 2025.pdf
    The USDA Office of Homeland Security (OHS) seeks a contractor for High Frequency Automatic Link Establishment (HF ALE) radio system testing, maintenance, and training. This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract for a base period and four option years, supporting USDA Headquarters, Elkins, WV, and Kansas City, MO. The contractor must be certified in CODAN and DATRON radios and approved by manufacturers for component-level maintenance, installation, operation, and training. Key tasks include annual on-site maintenance, system outage/repair services with a one-business-day response, and operator training. Deliverables include project and site visit reports. The contract emphasizes strict security requirements for handling sensitive information.
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    HF ALE RADIO SYSTEMS
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