146 MXG LMR Refresh
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The California Air National Guard, 146th Airlift Wing (146th AW), located at Channel Islands ANG Station, Port Hueneme, CA, is conducting market research for a Land Mobile Radio (LMR) Refresh project. This presolicitation indicates an intent to procure new Motorola Solutions APX6000 Model 1.5 VHF LMRs and associated equipment. The anticipated solicitation will be a 100% Small Business Set-Aside and result in a firm-fixed price contract. Interested firms should express their interest by July 2, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement involves refreshing the current End-of-Life (EOL) Motorola XTS 2500 LMRs with new equipment that maintains backward compatibility. The general salient characteristics include:
- New LMRs: Motorola Solutions APX6000 Model 1.5 in VHF (65 units).
- Key Features: Conforming to Project 25 (P25) standards (Phase I, Analog Conventional/Trunking), compatible with ASTRO®25 CORE and L3 Harris VIDA Core, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) 256-bit, Over-the-Air Rekeying (OTAR), Over-the-air-zeroization (OTAZ), Radio Authentication, Bluetooth, and 1,000+ talk-group capacity.
- Associated Equipment: Includes OTAP enablement (ASTRO®25 Core and L3 Harris VIDA Core), Digital P25 Phase II software, Hardware Security Keys, various IMPRES 2 Li-Ion batteries, multi-unit and single-unit chargers, 2.5” hard plastic belt clips, helical antennas, and programming cables.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (intent to issue a Firm-Fixed Price contract)
- Set-Aside: 100% Small Business
- Anticipated Contract Completion: January 29, 2027, or sooner.
- NAICS: 334220 (Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing), Size Standard: 1,250 employees.
- Expression of Interest Due: July 2, 2026, by 5:00 PM PDT.
- Published: June 16, 2026.
Additional Notes
This is an announcement for information and planning purposes only and is not a Request for Quote (RFQ), Request for Proposal (RFP), or Invitation for Bid (IFB). The 146th AW intends to solicit quotes from at least three interested sources. The official solicitation will be issued later, with quotes due no less than 10 days from its release. Vendors must be actively registered in SAM.gov to receive an award. To receive the future RFQ, email your interest and firm’s contact information with SAM UEI# to ricardo.macias.3@us.af.mil and william.tucker.32@us.af.mil.