AF SFC an/PRC-163 suite with module

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Contract number
SPE8EL25FJ42B
Awardee
Awarding agency
Obligated
$8,780,832

Award facts

Contract value 100% obligated
$8,780,832.21 Current and potential, with all options
Completion date 86% complete
Current and potential, with all options
NAICS code
423850 Service Establishment Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
PSC
4220 Marine Lifesaving And Diving Equipment
Set-aside
No set-aside
Competition
Full and Open Competition after exclusion of sources · 29 offers Multiple Award, Fair Opportunity
Pricing
Firm Fixed Price
Place of performance
Itasca, IL 60143, USA

Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.

About this award

W S Darley & Co, a small business manufacturer of firefighting and tactical equipment based in Itasca, Illinois, was awarded a delivery order valued at $8.78 million by the U.S. Air Force for the AN/PRC-163 Suite with Module under a firm fixed-price contract. The delivery order, issued on August 20, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of December 29, 2026, will be performed at the company's Itasca facility. This award was made without a set-aside designation under the Special Operations Equipment - Tailored Logistics Support (SOE-TLS) IDIQ contract, a $500 million indefinite delivery vehicle administered by the Defense Logistics Agency that enables W S Darley & Co to provide mission-critical equipment and logistics support to special operations forces and defense agencies.

The AN/PRC-163 is a tactical communication system designed for secure, mobile voice and data transmission in demanding operational environments. As a key supplier to the Department of Defense and other federal agencies, W S Darley & Co has demonstrated substantial capability in delivering advanced communication systems, protective gear, and specialized tactical equipment through its extensive federal contracting history. The SOE-TLS vehicle consolidates the company's position as a primary source for complex technological solutions and communication devices supporting defense and special operations missions.

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Who was awarded contract SPE8EL25FJ42B?

SPE8EL25FJ42B was awarded to W S Darley & Co by Construction and Equipment (Troop Support) on August 20, 2025.

How much is contract SPE8EL25FJ42B worth?

The government has obligated $8,780,832 on SPE8EL25FJ42B.

Is contract SPE8EL25FJ42B an order under another contract?

Yes. SPE8EL25FJ42B is a delivery order under SPE8EJ21D1025, an indefinite delivery contract, on Special Operations Equipment - Tailored Logistics Support (SOE TLS).

Was contract SPE8EL25FJ42B competed?

The extent of competition for SPE8EL25FJ42B was full and open competition after exclusion of sources. The government received 29 offers.

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