Handheld Radios

The Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command is seeking to procure 24 XL-185P handheld portable UHF radios for the Center for Seabees and Facilities Engineering (CSFE) Detachment at Fort Leonard Wood. The procurement supports interservice training across multiple military branches, including Navy, Marine Corps, Army, Air Force, and Coast Guard, serving approximately 2,300 students annually. The radios must include specialized features such as FIPS 140-2 operation, NIFOG personality load, P25 over-the-air rekeying, encryption, and trunking capabilities. Accompanying accessories include batteries, antennas, speaker microphones, nylon cases, headsets, and a 6-bay charger. The solicitation is identified as pre-solicitation number N3965825RCFW002, with responses due by June 5, 2025, and the primary objective is to standardize communications equipment across training environments.

The contract is not designated with any specific set-aside classification, making it open to all qualified vendors in the Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing sector (NAICS 334220). Delivery is required within 30 days after order receipt, with equipment to be delivered to CSFE DET FLW in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. The radios will undergo thorough inspection by the detachment IT department and Fort Leonard Wood G6 Communications department to verify damage, compatibility, functionality, and programming. While specific award value is not disclosed, the procurement involves 24 radio units and corresponding accessories. The comprehensive technical requirements suggest a focused and specialized procurement aimed at ensuring high-quality communications equipment for multi-branch military training purposes.