Radio And Television Communication Equipment, Airborne

Product Service Code (PSC) 5821 encompasses radio and television communication equipment designed for airborne applications, covering a wide range of sophisticated communication technologies utilized by military and government agencies. This category includes complex radio systems, receivers, transmitters, repeaters, and associated accessories essential for aerial communication and data transmission. The equipment supports critical missions across military branches, including air, naval, and ground operations, enabling secure and reliable communication in diverse and challenging environments.

The federal contract awards in this PSC demonstrate significant investment in advanced communication technologies, with contract values ranging from $5,000 to over $48 million. Frequently awarded entities include Collins Aerospace, Rockwell Collins, L3Harris Technologies, and Chelton Avionics, which consistently receive contracts from agencies such as the Naval Air Warfare Center, Air Force Materiel Command, and Coast Guard. Most awards are unrestricted, though some utilize small business set-asides, particularly for service-disabled veteran-owned and woman-owned small businesses. Typical contract types are firm-fixed-price delivery orders and purchase orders, with performance periods ranging from several months to multiple years, primarily supporting military aviation communication infrastructure.

Recent federal contract opportunities in PSC 5821 focus on procuring specialized radio communication equipment for various military branches and federal agencies. Key opportunities include solicitations for digital radios, radio repeaters, multiband networking manpack radios, and communication system upgrades. Agencies like the Department of the Air Force, Navy, and Defense Finance and Accounting Service are seeking advanced radio systems with features such as secure operating systems, encryption capabilities, and compliance with military standards. Most opportunities are set aside for small businesses, particularly total small business and women-owned small business categories, with performance locations predominantly at military bases across the United States, including locations in Arizona, New Mexico, and various Air Force and Navy installations.