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/74f96328a46b4c639820909896b54f9a/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 (DEPT OF DEFENSE), specifically 36 MSG/DET 1 at Diego Garcia, has issued a Sole Source Justification and Approval (J&A) for the continued maintenance of its Land Mobile Radio (LMR) system. This justification outlines the intent to award a Task Order to Motorola Solutions under the Tactical Communications Equipment and Services II (TacCom II) Multi-Agency Contract, due to the proprietary nature of the existing ELMR and ASTRO 25 systems. This is not a solicitation for proposals.

Scope of Work

The requirement is for comprehensive support and sustainment services for the Enterprise Land Mobile Radio (ELMR) system. This includes:

Preventative and Corrective Maintenance: For existing ELMR hardware, software, infrastructure (RF repeaters, dispatch/management equipment), and subscriber units (portable/mobile LMR).
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

Type: Firm Fixed Price Task Order (under TacCom II MAC)
Duration: One (1) year basic period, three (3) subsequent one (1) year option periods, and an option to extend services for up to six (6) months (FAR 52.217-8).
Current Contract: FA524020P0021, Period of Performance from September 8, 2020, through March 8, 2026 (with extension).
Place of Performance: Diego Garcia.

Set-Aside / Eligibility

This is a sole-source justification for an exception to fair opportunity. It is based on the proprietary nature of Motorola's ELMR and ASTRO 25 system components, citing FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(B), which allows for sole-source awards when only one awardee is capable of providing unique or highly specialized supplies or services.

Submission & Evaluation

As this is a justification document and not a solicitation, proposal submission instructions and evaluation criteria are not applicable.

Additional Notes

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 due to standardization, interoperability, and cost savings. Future acquisitions will explore opportunities to procure equipment with non-proprietary software/hardware to enable competition.