L3Harris Technologies, Inc., through its Harris Defense Communications Division, was awarded a $661,584 firm fixed-price purchase order by U.S. Special Operations Command on August 30, 2019, for the supply of tactical radio equipment and related accessories. The contract deliverables include 20 PRC 152 handheld radios, 7 PRC 117 radios, 7 PRC 160 radios, along with associated chargers and batteries. Performance of the work is based in Rochester, New York, with an ultimate completion date of November 4, 2021. This award was not set-aside and represents a competitive procurement, reflecting L3Harris' established capabilities in delivering mission-critical communications systems to special operations forces and broader Department of Defense customers.
This purchase order aligns with U.S. Special Operations Command's operational requirements for advanced tactical communications equipment, which forms a critical component of special operations personnel's ability to conduct coordinated missions in complex environments. L3Harris' Harris Defense Communications Division brings extensive expertise in manufacturing tactical radio systems, having secured numerous prior awards from special operations and other military branches. The company's broader IDC portfolio with the Naval Air Warfare Center, valued at $36.9 million through 2029, further demonstrates its role as a primary supplier of communications equipment across the Department of Defense and supports the company's technical credibility in delivering the sophisticated handheld and portable radio systems required for special operations missions.