36 MSG/DET 1 DIEGO GARCIA LAND MOBILE RADIO (LMR) SYSTEM MAINTENANCE

SOL #: FA524026F0029JustificationSole Source

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Dept Of The Air Force

FA5240 36 CONS LGC

APO, AP, 96543-4040, United States

Place of Performance

Diego Garcia, N/A, DGA

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

PSC

Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Electrical And Electronic Equipment Components (J059)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/6657135cfd4f466bbae30685ed4760fb/view

Timeline

Posted

Mar 11, 2026

Last Updated

Mar 16, 2026

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 Department of the Air Force (36 CONS LGC) has published a Redacted Sole Source Justification and Approval (J&A) for Land Mobile Radio (LMR) System Maintenance at Diego Garcia. This justification outlines the intent to award a sole-source Task Order to Motorola Solutions for the support and sustainment of the Enterprise Land Mobile Radio (ELMR) system. This is not a solicitation for proposals.

Purpose & Scope

The requirement is for comprehensive maintenance services for the ELMR system used by 36 MSG DET 1 at Diego Garcia. This includes both preventative and corrective maintenance for existing ELMR hardware, software, infrastructure (RF repeaters, dispatch/management equipment), and subscriber units (portable and mobile LMR). Services encompass:

Recurring Maintenance Support: Network monitoring, technical support, infrastructure repair, remote security patch installation, quarterly preventative maintenance, network updates, security monitoring, annual system management training, and comprehensive radio repair.
Non-Routine Maintenance Support: Subscriber battery replacement, UPS battery replacement, engineering support, and emergency support services.

Contract Details

Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
Duration: An initial one (1) year basic period, followed by three (3) subsequent one (1) year option periods, and an option to extend services for up to six (6) months under FAR 52.217-8.
Current Contract: FA524020P0021, extended through March 8, 2026.
Place of Performance: Diego Garcia, DGA

Justification & Rationale

This is a sole-source justification under FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(B) due to the proprietary nature of Motorola's ELMR and ASTRO 25 system components. Market research, including a Sources Sought and RFI, indicated limited vendor capability and the potential for duplicated costs and mission impact if alternative solutions were pursued. The government believes procuring from Motorola is the most advantageous and cost-effective solution, ensuring standardization, interoperability, and cost savings. Future acquisitions will explore opportunities to procure equipment with non-proprietary software/hardware to enable competition.