Regional Communications System (RCS) subscription
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 Navy (NCIS) has awarded a sole-source contract to the County of San Diego for a Regional Communications System (RCS) subscription. This award, published on March 30, 2026, ensures critical communication capabilities for NCIS operations in the San Diego and Imperial County regions.
Scope of Work
This contract provides a subscription for forty-one (41) NCIS-owned radios to access the Regional Communications System (RCS). Key deliverables include dedicated encrypted NCIS talk groups on the public service radio system, enabling essential interoperable communications for criminal investigations and surveillance operations in Southern California.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Award Notice (Sole Source)
- Awardee: County of San Diego (CAGE: 1WAM7, UEI: SG98APEZBLZ6)
- Set-Aside: None (Awarded without a set-aside)
- Period of Performance: July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2031, with annual renewals for the 41 subscriptions.
- Place of Performance: San Diego, CA
- Funding: Fiscal Year 2026, appropriated under OM&N.
Justification for Sole Source
The contract was awarded without full and open competition under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), citing the County of San Diego as the sole responsible source. Market research confirmed that the San Diego County radio system is proprietary and managed exclusively by the San Diego Sheriff's Office, making the County the sole provider of the RCS. Pricing was reviewed prior to award based on FAR 13.106(a) price analysis techniques.
Future Considerations
The Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) intends to conduct a market review for future procurements of similar services to ensure opportunities to maximize competition.