COM radio bridge

The 161st Air Refueling Wing Base Contracting Office at Goldwater Air National Guard Base in Arizona is seeking to procure a rack mountable radio bridge and supporting equipment, specifically a JPS ACU-Z1 or equivalent interoperability gateway system. This requirement addresses communication infrastructure challenges by enabling the wing to use VHF handheld radios to connect with UHF frequencies, replacing a legacy system that was decommissioned following recent Air Force upgrades. The procurement requires new equipment only with manufacturer warranties, delivered FOB destination within the Continental United States, and must be completed as an all-or-none requirement with no partial quotes accepted. The government will evaluate quotes using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method and intends to award a firm fixed price purchase order to a single vendor. The critical deadline for quote submission is September 25, 2025, at 3:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, with responses to be sent to adrian.hreshchyshyn@us.af.mil.

This solicitation is designated as a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 334220 for Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing. The specific equipment requirements include one ACU-Z1 Next Generation Modular Interoperability Gateway, eight VIM-Z1 Voice Interface Modules, and eight supporting cables for connecting to various Motorola radio models. Delivery must be completed within 90 calendar days after receipt of order, with performance taking place in Phoenix, Arizona. However, this requirement is currently unfunded, and no award can be made unless funding becomes available before September 30, 2025, with the government reserving the right to make a no-award decision. The procurement addresses a cost-effective solution compared to purchasing UHF FAA-rated radios for all personnel, which would cost hundreds of thousands of dollars.