Handheld bus radio

The Bureau of Indian Education, operating under the Department of the Interior, is soliciting quotes for handheld bus radio equipment through Request for Quote (RFQ) No. 140A2326Q0035. The procurement seeks six units each of KNG Series Mobile Radios (136-174MHz), Handheld Programming Smart Microphones, VHF Mobile Antennas, and Fixed Antenna Mounts. Qualified offerors must be registered in SAM.gov and provide comprehensive, all-inclusive pricing that encompasses taxes and delivery costs. The government will evaluate proposals based on price, product availability, specifications compliance, delivery lead time, and set-aside status. Quotes must be submitted electronically to Charmaine Williams-James by 5:00 p.m. MST on January 15, 2026, with the government intending to award a single purchase order to the responsible contractor offering the lowest compliant price.

This solicitation is exclusively set aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) applicants, ensuring procurement opportunities for eligible Native American-owned businesses. Offerors must submit new items in original manufacturer packaging along with product specifications and photographs, and complete an Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form to verify set-aside eligibility. The contract falls under NAICS code 334220 (Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing) with a small business size standard of 1,250 employees. The equipment is intended for the Baca Dlo'Ay Azhi Community School located at POB 509, 540 Exit 63 North, Prewitt, New Mexico 87045, which serves as the place of performance. While no specific budget range is disclosed in the solicitation, the government requires product availability for immediate delivery to support the school's operational needs.