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 is soliciting quotes for Bendix King Radios and associated accessories to support its Wildland Fire Management Staff. This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for commercial products, with the intent to award a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Purchase Order. The acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes are due by March 16, 2026, at 5:00 PM Central Time.
Scope of Work
The procurement includes various Bendix King radio equipment and related accessories, such as:
- Bendix King radios (handheld, dash mount)
- Rechargeable and AA batteries
- Single desktop chargers and vehicle charger kits
- Universal cloning cables and adapters
- Speaker microphones
- Programming software downloads and PC programming cables
- Antennas
- DTMF programming microphones
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Purchase Order
- 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% Small Businesses
- NAICS Code: 334200 (Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communication Equipment Manufacturing), Size Standard: 1,250 employees
- Solicitation Issue Date: February 28, 2026
- Offer Due Date/Local Time: March 16, 2026, 1700 CD
- Published Date: March 2, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Method: Electronically via email to Margie M. Tahdooahnippah (Margie.tahdooahnippah@bia.gov).
- Email Subject Line: "Company Name Quote in Response to 140A0626Q0002".
- Evaluation Factors: Quotes will be evaluated based on 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 address provided.
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).