7G--BENDIX KING RADIOS
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 Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Mid-West Region has issued a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (140A0626Q0002) for Bendix King Radios and associated equipment. This requirement supports the Midwest Region's Wildland Fire Management Staff. The acquisition is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes are due February 28, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation seeks a variety of Bendix King radio equipment and related accessories. Amendment 0001 specifically updates descriptions and quantities for several line items and adds a new antenna. Key items include:
- Bendix King radios (handheld, dash mount, including BKR9000 "TIER 3.5" RADIO HANDHELD with VHF Base Frequency updates)
- Rechargeable batteries (including MRO/MNA/GLA/MIA BKR0102 Surpass Battery Pack updates)
- AA batteries
- Single desktop chargers (including MRO/MNA/GLA/MIA BKR0303-2 updates)
- Vehicle charger kits (including MRO/MNA/GLA/MIA BKR0355P-VPA updates)
- Universal cloning cables and adapters
- Speaker microphones
- Programming software downloads and PC programming cables
- Antennas (including a new BKR0813 Antenna, VHF 136-174 MHz)
- DTMF programming microphones
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Purchase Order
- Solicitation Number: 140A0626Q0002
- Solicitation Issue Date: February 28, 2026
- Opportunity Published Date: March 10, 2026
- Offer Due Date: February 28, 2026, 5:00 PM Central Time (as stated in Amendment 0001)
- Anticipated Delivery Date: September 30, 2026
- Delivery Address: BIA, Midwest Regional Office, Wildland Fire Services, 5600 American Blvd W., Bloomington, MN 55437
- Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business (NAICS 334200, size standard 1,250 employees)
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Method: Electronically via email to Margie.tahdooahnippah@bia.gov. Subject line must be "Company Name Quote in Response to 140A0626Q0002".
- Evaluation Factors: Lowest Priced-Technically Acceptable (LPTA), considering Technical Capability and Past Performance.
- Contractor Inquiries: Due by 5:00 PM Central Time, March 6, 2026, to the email listed in Section 4.1 of the solicitation.
Additional Notes
This solicitation incorporates FAR and DIAR clauses by reference. Payment requests must be submitted electronically through the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). Offerors must acknowledge receipt of Amendment 0001.