56 RQS - L3Harris Small Tactical Terminal (STT)

The U.S. Air Force, specifically United States Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa through the 31st Contracting Squadron at Aviano Air Base, is soliciting quotations for the procurement of one L3Harris KOR-24A Small Tactical Terminal (STT), a two-channel radio system designed for tactical communications requiring simultaneous access to Link 16 networks and VHF/UHF communications. The solicitation is being issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for commercial items under FAR Subpart 12.201, with the government intending to award a single Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Purchase Order. Key requirements include direct delivery and assembly to Aviano Air Base, Italy, compliance with ITAR restrictions for shipping under ITAR Section 126.4 exemption, and adherence to all applicable clauses and amendments. Evaluation will be conducted based on Technical Capability to Meet Requirements, Price, Delivery Terms, and Past Performance, with no particular order of importance assigned to these criteria. The deadline for submission of questions was 25 March 2026, the initial quotation deadline was 2 April 2026 at 1500 Central European Time (subsequently extended to 7 April 2026 per Amendment 1), and all quotations must remain valid for 90 calendar days from the response deadline.

This solicitation includes no set-aside designations and anticipates award to a responsible offeror whose offer is most advantageous to the government. The L3Harris KOR-24A (Part #1349587) is a brand-name requirement with no incumbent contractor identified in the solicitation documents. While no specific budget range is disclosed, the procurement encompasses two line items: the terminal unit itself and shipping to Aviano Air Base. The quantity required is one unit of the STT, a compact, ruggedized terminal measuring 5" x 5.6" x 11" and weighing 16.5 pounds, capable of ground-based deployment with configuration specifically tailored for ground use rather than air, command and control, or gateway applications. Performance of this contract will take place at Aviano Air Base, located in Aviano, Province of Pordenone, Italy (postal code 33081), with electronic payment to be submitted through the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) system in accordance with the specified routing procedures and DoDAAC codes outlined in the contract clauses.