Bendix king radios

The Bureau of Indian Affairs and Indian Education is soliciting quotes for Bendix King radios and related communications equipment to support the Southwest Region's Wildland Fire Management Staff. The procurement encompasses 18 line items including portable radios (BKR5000-T3BS-1 and BKR9000-T3.5BS models), base station radios, antennas, batteries, chargers, encryption options, and accessories with quantities ranging from 5 to 100 units per item. Quoters must demonstrate technical capability and relevant past performance through three references from the past five years, provide authorized reseller documentation if applicable, and certify Indian-owned small business economic enterprise status. The government will evaluate proposals using a Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, with technical capability, past performance, and price as the primary evaluation factors. Quotes are due electronically by March 13, 2026 at 5:00 PM Central Time and should be submitted to Margie M. Tahdooahnippah at Margie.tahdooahnippah@bia.gov.

This solicitation is designated as a 100 percent small business set-aside with a size standard of 1,250 employees under NAICS code 334220. The contract will be awarded on a Firm-Fixed-Price basis, though no specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the solicitation documents. Delivery of all equipment is required by September 30, 2026 to the BIA Southwest Regional Office in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The procurement addresses wireless communications equipment manufacturing and is classified under PSC category 7G22 for IT and Telecom Network products. Small businesses interested in this opportunity should prepare comprehensive proposals that emphasize relevant past performance in radio equipment supply and demonstrate capability to meet the September delivery deadline.