Bendix king radio and accessories

The Bureau of Indian Affairs and Indian Education is procuring Bendix King radios and accessories through solicitation number 140A0725Q0020, specifically seeking 50 handheld radios (model BKR5000-T3BS), 50 portable antennas, battery packs, chargers, cloning cables, and additional radio accessories. This firm-fixed-price purchase order contract will be evaluated using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) criteria, requiring offerors to submit complete company information, pricing using Standard Form 1449, and an Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form. The solicitation deadline for quotes is September 15, 2025 at 5:00 PM CDT, with questions due by September 10, 2025 at 12:00 PM CDT. The primary point of contact for this procurement is Margie Tahdooahnippah, and the contract delivery date is scheduled for March 31, 2026. This procurement falls under NAICS code 334220 for Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing.

This solicitation is designated as a 100% set-aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs), requiring contractors to meet and maintain IEE certification requirements throughout the full contract term. The procurement is classified under the small business size standard of 1,250 employees for the applicable NAICS code, and no incumbent contractors are identified in the available documentation. While the exact contract value is not specified, the procurement involves significant quantities including 50 complete radio units with associated accessories and support equipment. The solicitation emphasizes strict compliance with Buy Indian Act requirements, warning that false or misleading information on the IEE Representation Form could result in legal penalties under federal statutes. The timeline spans approximately six months from the September 2025 award date to the March 2026 delivery requirement.