Miscellaneous Communication Equipment

Product Service Code (PSC) 5895, Miscellaneous Communication Equipment, encompasses a broad range of electronic communication devices and components used across federal government agencies. These items include radio frequency detectors, signal converters, interface units, display panels, tracking devices, and other specialized communication hardware. The equipment supports critical operational needs in military, civilian, and emergency response environments, ranging from tactical communications to maritime and aviation systems.

Federal Contract Awards under PSC 5895 demonstrate a diverse array of procurement activities, primarily from defense and homeland security agencies. Typical awards range from $10,000 to over $17 million, with contract durations spanning several months to multiple years. Frequently awarded entities include L3Harris Technologies, Sigma Defense Systems, Motorola Solutions, Viasat Inc., and Raytheon. The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), U.S. Coast Guard, Naval Supply Systems Command, and Air Force Sustainment Center are prominent funding agencies. Awards are predominantly firm-fixed-price purchase orders or delivery orders, with no specific set-aside consistently applied. Performance locations are predominantly within the United States, with a concentration in military bases, logistics centers, and government facilities.

Recent Federal Contract Opportunities under this PSC reveal solicitations for sophisticated communication equipment across various federal agencies. The U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Defense, and FEMA are seeking items such as GPS tracking devices, satellite communicators, radio frequency detectors, multifunction display systems, and specialized antennas. Opportunities range from small procurements of 1-8 units to larger requirements involving 20-250 units. Most solicitations target commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) items with specific technical requirements, often with brand-name or equal specifications. Procurement methods include competitive reverse auctions, sole-source awards, and full and open competition, with performance locations spanning military bases, research centers, and federal facilities across the United States.