AN/PRC-148 Radio and the AN/VRC-111 Vehicle Adapter/Vehicle Adapter Amplifier (VA/VAA)Systems

AN/PRC-148 Radio, a handheld radio in use for two way communications and the AN/VRC-111 Vehicle Adapter/Vehicle Adapter Amplifier (VA/VAA) systems; consisting of two Vehicle Adaptors, two AN/PRC-148 Radios (Receiver-Transmitter), interface tray, with 12 to 32 VDC Power Input and 20 Watt RF output; which installs onto existing MT-6352 mounting trays and is powered through existing SINCGARS mounting trays. This system is easily mounted in air, land or sea vehicles and provides power amplification for contiguous frequency ranges of 30-512 MHz coverage while recharging the AN/PRC-148 handheld radios to support a wide range of secure and anti-jamming voice and data applications.

DLA ABERDEEN ANTICIPATES ISSUANCE OF A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) ON OR ABOUT 25 FEB 2011 FOR THE AN/PRC-148 RADIO AND AN/VRC-111 VEHICLE ADAPTER/VEHICLE ADAPTER AMPLIFIER (VA/VAA) SYSTEMS:
NSN: 5975-01-506-7585 P/N:4101524-501
NSN: 5895-01-506-7587 P/N: 4101531-501
NSN: 5820-01-581-7287 P/N: 4101660-510
NSN: 5995-01-565-7851 P/N: 1100592-501
NSN: 5995-01-565-7847 P/N: MA6941N

THE NAICS CODE FOR THIS ITEM IS 334220. THIS ITEM IS MANUFACTURED BY THALES COMMUNICATIONS INC (23386) THE RFP WILL BE ISSUED USING OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PROCEDURES IAW FAR 6.302-1. THIS ACTION IS FOR A FIRM FIXED PRICE, INDEFINITE DELIVERY INDEFINITE QUANTITY (IDIQ) LONG-TERM CONTRACT WITH ONE FIVE YEAR BASE PERIOD AND NO OPTIONS. A GUARANTEE FOR THE MINIMUM QUANTITY WILL BE GIVEN FOR THE FIRST BASE YEAR OF THE CONTRACT ONLY.

THE ESTIMATED MONETARY CEILING IS $40,024,027.40 RESPECTIVELY. THE ESTIMATED QUANTITIES ARE AS FOLLOWS:

VA Chassis; P/N:4101524-501; NSN: 5975-01-506-7585
Min = 68, BEQ = 1360, Max = 2720

V2 Remote Control; P/N: 4101531-501; NSN: 5895-01-506-7587
Min = 136, BEQ = 1496, Max = 2992

V4 Receiver-Transmitter; P/N: 4101660-510; NSN: 5820-01-581-7287
Min = 10, BEQ = 1174, Max = 2348

V4 JEM USB Cable; P/N: 1100592-501; NSN: 5995-01-565-7851
Min = 20, BEQ = 157, Max = 314

V4 PC Programmer; P/N: MA6941N; NSN: 5995-01-565-7847
Min = 20, BEQ = 157, Max = 314

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR AWARD, ALL OFFERORS MUST SUBMIT DOCUMENTATION EVIDENCING THEY CAN, IN FACT, SUPPLY THE ARMY WITH THESE ITEMS FROM THE MANUFACTURER LISTED ABOVE. EXAMPLES OF SUCH DOCUMENTATION COULD INCLUDE A PURCHASE ORDER OR STATEMENT FROM THE MANUFACTURER.

THIS PROCUREMENT IS NOT SUBJECT TO SET-ASIDE.

DELIVERY WILL BE TO NEW CUMBERLAND ARMY DEPOT.