7G--WY FY26 FIRE RADIO LIFECYCLE REPLACEMENT
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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 Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Wildland Fire Service (WFS) Wyoming State Office, has issued a Special Notice for the FY26 Fire Radio Lifecycle Replacement. This notice indicates an intent to negotiate with BK Technologies Inc. as the sole source for various VHF portable and mobile radios, batteries, accessories, and extended warranties. The estimated value of this acquisition is $186,614.61.
Scope of Work
The requirement includes a comprehensive list of radio equipment and accessories for fire operations:
- Portable Radios: BKR5000-T3BS-1 VHF portable radios with GPS, Bluetooth, ADP encryption, and P25 FDMA Trunking.
- Mobile Radios: KNG-M150LP-RCP P25 Digital/Analog mobile radios with integrated GPS and P25 9600 Baud Trunking.
- Base Station: KNG-B150LP P25 Digital/Analog base station.
- Accessories: Antennas, SURPASS™ Ultra-High Capacity and Clamshell AA battery packs, vehicle power adaptors, belt clips, cloning cables, programming cables, heavy-duty remote speaker/microphones.
- Warranties: Extended warranties for BKR 5000 Series and KNG Series radios.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice (Intent to Sole Source)
- Agency: Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, National Interagency Fire Center
- Sole Source: BK Technologies Inc. (RELM)
- Estimated Value: $186,614.61
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted
- NAICS Code: 334220 (Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing)
- Response Due: June 30, 2026, 5:00 PM Eastern
- Published: June 15, 2026
Evaluation
This action is authorized under FAR 6.302-1, Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition. The Government believes BK Technologies Inc. is the only responsible source. No Request for Quotation (RFQ) will be issued.
Additional Notes
Responsible firms believing they can provide the required items must identify themselves and provide convincing evidence that they can furnish the items at a cost not exceeding the estimated transaction cost. Responses should reference action 140L3726Q0094. If no affirmative responses are received by the deadline, an order will be placed with BK Technologies, Inc. Questions or requests for the JOFOC should be directed to Contracting Officer Casey Gean Boyd at cmboyd@blm.gov.