Communications Equipment

The Department of the Navy Information Warfare Systems Command is procuring communications equipment, specifically HYDRA SYSTEM EQUIPMENT including a 24-position battery charger from L3Harris Corporation. This is a brand name only requirement for a Grade B, shock-resistant charger (Part No. 14021-0005-21) that supports the AN/SRC-55 Hierarchal, Yet Dynamically Reprogrammable Architecture (HYDRA) System. The procurement includes two Contract Line Item Numbers covering the primary battery charger and shipping costs. The government will evaluate proposals based on pricing reasonableness and award a firm-fixed-price order to the responsible vendor offering the lowest total price. Vendors must submit quotes electronically by July 28, 2025, with proposals required to include company information, pricing details, CAGE code, and a minimum 60-day proposal expiration period.

This solicitation does not include any set-aside designations for small businesses or other socioeconomic categories. L3Harris Technologies, Inc., located in Lynchburg, VA, is identified as the Original Equipment Manufacturer and sole source provider due to their proprietary trunked radio architecture and IP-based equipment design. The procurement is justified as a single source acquisition under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), with a previous Sources Sought notice from May 5-8 receiving no alternative offers. The Naval Information Warfare Center Atlantic has previously purchased a complete Hydra System from L3Harris under a prior delivery order. Performance will take place in Portsmouth, VA 23702, with delivery requested as soon as possible to the US Navy Receiving Officer at NIWC Atlantic. The procurement falls under NAICS code 541519 for Other Computer Related Services and PSC code 7G20 for IT and Telecom Network products.