BATS-D Radop
ID: F3GEBA4295A001Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA4861 99 CONS LGCNELLIS AFB, NV, 89191-7063, USA

NAICS

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

PSC

ANTENNAS, WAVEGUIDES, AND RELATED EQUIPMENT (5985)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/ae26aa0141d44d3b8aa322a2c0c1c5a9/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the United States Air Force at Nellis AFB, is seeking capabilities packages from small businesses to provide the Battlefield Awareness and Targeting System-Dismounted (BATS-D) AN/PRC-161 handheld radio and associated components. The procurement includes one BATS-D radio, a hotshoe cable, a 7.0 Ah lithium-ion battery, and a dual desktop battery/radio charger, all of which are critical for enhancing battlefield communication and situational awareness during military operations. Interested firms must demonstrate compliance with detailed technical specifications and submit their capabilities packages by November 20, 2024, at 10:00 AM Pacific Time, to the primary contact, Ms. Kelela Lemon, at kelela.lemon@us.af.mil. All respondents must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and indicate their size relative to the NAICS Code 334220, which pertains to Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Kelela Lemon
    kelela.lemon@us.af.mil
    Agatha Keith Morrison
    agatha.morrison@us.af.mil
    Files
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    F3GEBA4295A001 556 TES BATS-D Radio Items List.pdf
    The federal government seeks proposals for the acquisition and delivery of a Battlefield Awareness and Targeting System-Dismounted (BATS-D) AN/PRC-161 handheld radio, exclusively from L3Harris Technologies, Inc. The Request for Proposal (RFP) includes specific requirements for various related items. The procurement list comprises four key components: one BATS-D radio, a hotshoe cable, a 7.0 Ah lithium-ion battery, and a dual desktop battery/radio charger, with each component requiring one unit. This procurement is essential to enhance battlefield communication and situational awareness for military operations. The focus on specific manufacturer products indicates a preference for maintaining compatibility and reliability in equipment. Overall, this RFP aims to ensure the effective acquisition of necessary equipment to support mission readiness and operational effectiveness in military environments.
    F3GEBA4295A001 556 TES BATS-D Radio Sources Sought.pdf
    The United States Air Force is soliciting capabilities packages from small businesses, including those classified as 8(a), HUBZone, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, to provide the BATS-D Radio as specified in the attached requirement description. Interested firms must demonstrate compliance with detailed technical specifications, which are outlined in an attachment. Responses are not binding offers and must be submitted by November 20, 2024. The NAICS Code for this acquisition is 334220, and firms should indicate their size relative to this standard. The government may consider setting aside this procurement for small businesses based on the responses received, and all potential contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Firms are advised to follow specific instructions for electronic submissions, including file type restrictions and subject line requirements, to ensure their applications are properly received. Any submitted information is voluntary and won't incur a reimbursement from the government.
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