NATO Business Opportunity: Procurement of Ultra High Frequency (UHF) Tactical Satellite (TACSAT) Radios – Ancillaries and Installation for Static UHF TACSAT Sites
ID: IFB-CO-15571-TACSATType: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFBUREAU OF INDUSTRY AND SECURITY

NAICS

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/b2260c3352c74bcb9ff797c172aaba00/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Commerce, specifically the Bureau of Industry and Security, is preparing to issue an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the procurement of Ultra High Frequency (UHF) Tactical Satellite (TACSAT) Radios, including ancillaries and installation for static UHF TACSAT sites, as part of a NATO initiative. The project entails the design, procurement, installation, and testing of equipment for nine NATO static installations, ensuring the delivery of a fully integrated UHF communication system that is interoperable with existing NATO radio elements and meets stringent environmental and security compliance standards. This procurement is critical for enhancing NATO's communication capabilities, with the anticipated period of performance spanning from Q4 2024 to Q2 2025, and a one-year warranty and in-service support included. Interested U.S. contractors must maintain a facility in the U.S., be pre-approved for NATO International Competitive Bidding, and submit a Declaration of Eligibility by January 7, 2026, with the IFB expected to be distributed in Q1 2026. For further inquiries, contact Lee Ann Carpenter at LeeAnn.Carpenter@bis.doc.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Lee Ann Carpenter
    LeeAnn.Carpenter@bis.doc.gov
    Files
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    Summary of Requirements.pdf
    This Notice of Intent (NOI) outlines Work Package 2 (WP2) for NATO's project NCIA/ACQ/2024/06825, focusing on replacing UHF TACSAT radios and terminal equipment. WP2 specifically covers the design, procurement, installation, and testing of static site equipment, including antennas, matrices, and ancillaries, for nine NATO static installations. The selected contractor will deliver a fully integrated UHF communication system, ensuring seamless operation with existing UHF TACSAT radio elements (Purchaser Furnished Equipment). The system must support half-duplex UHF channels, route any radio channel to any antenna, and be interoperable with NATO's AN/PRC-117F/G radios. Key requirements include helical antennas with right-hand circular polarization, specific frequency coverage, and robust environmental and security compliance, including cryptographic devices for secure transmissions. The anticipated period of performance is Q4-2024 to Q2-2025, with a one-year warranty and in-service support.
    Summary of Requirements.pdf
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