7G--LIFECYLCE HANDHELD RADIOS

SOL #: 140L3726Q0044Award Notice

Overview

Buyer

Interior

Bureau Of Land Management

NATIONAL INTERAGENCY FIRE CENTER

BOISE, ID, 83705, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

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

PSC

Hardware And Software For Dedicated Satellite And Rf (Microwave) Communications Equipment Carrying Data Network Circuits, And Associated Access Facilities. Radio And Tv Signal Generation, Broadcast, And Distribution Components, Handheld 2 Way Radio, And Other Rf Communications Systems. (7G22)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/02a71438da6a4d7e804f5662c0240e1c/view

Timeline

Posted

Apr 16, 2026

Last Updated

May 22, 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 Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), specifically the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC), has issued an Award Notice for the procurement of P25 compliant handheld radios and associated accessories. This procurement, valued at an estimated $1,510,131.59, is justified as a limited source acquisition under FAR 8.405-6(b) due to the unique requirements for compatibility with existing radio system architecture and the specific features offered by BK Technologies equipment.

Scope of Work

The requirement includes:

BKR5000 Radios: VHF portable radios with GPS, 5000 channels, 6W power, and a 36-month warranty.
Radio Accessories: Antennas (VHF with GPS), battery packs, cloning cables, heavy-duty remote speaker/microphones, and emergency buttons.
KNG Series Mobile Radios: Two VHF and one UHF dash-mount mobile radios with P25 digital/analog capabilities, integrated GPS, 5000 channels, and 50W output power, intended for evaluating a Radio Control over Internet Protocol (RCoIP) solution.
Programming Accessories: Handheld programming smart microphones and Ethernet interfaces.

Contract & Timeline

Type: Award Notice (based on a Limited Source Justification)
Estimated Value: $1,510,131.59
Set-Aside: None specified (procured via limited source justification)
Published Date: May 22, 2026
Document Posted: April 16, 2026

Justification for Limited Source

The procurement is justified under FAR 8.405-6(b) - Items peculiar to one manufacturer. The rationale includes:

Radios must meet specific Statement of Work requirements and be on the NIICD Approved Radio List.
The BK Technologies BKR-5000 radio is the only model still manufactured and supported that meets agency requirements, including specific drop test standards and compatibility with the existing radio system.
NIICD support technicians are trained on BK Technologies radios, and significant spare parts inventory exists.
The KNG Series mobile radios have been tested and approved by NIICD.
BK Technologies was a previous contract holder, and their offerings are available through GSA and DHS TACCOM II contracts, with GSA identified as the most economical choice.

Market Research

Market research involved reviewing BK Technologies' DHS TACCOM II and GSA contracts. The intention is to advertise the requirement against GSA FSS contracts.