Intent to Sole Source - L3Harris PRC-160

The Department of the Air Force has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to award a sole source purchase order to L3Harris for one PRC-160 Radio with installation at Ramstein Air Base. The opportunity, identified by the Federal Contract Opportunity ID 1a49938dbe8742c894f4a8d3547456bf, was posted on May 15, 2025, with a response deadline of May 23, 2025. This procurement falls under the NAICS category of Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing. The radio has been specifically approved by the National Security Agency (NSA) to function on the US military's secure voice and data communications network, with compatibility requirements for existing SATCOM infrastructure and encryption methods. L3Harris is identified as the sole manufacturer of the PRC-160 radio, which justifies the sole source procurement approach.

The purpose of this Special Notice is to procure a communications radio under Simplified Acquisition Procedures and Other Than Full and Open Competition, as authorized by FAR 13.106-1(b). The anticipated award date is May 25, 2025, and while this is not a competitive proposal request, interested parties are invited to submit written information demonstrating their ability to provide the specified product/services. However, due to interoperability and standardization concerns with existing Harris radios, the government will not consider alternative brands. The procurement is specifically for one PRC-160 Radio to be installed at Ramstein Air Base, with a focus on maintaining secure and standardized communication infrastructure. Contractors seeking to respond must provide comprehensive information about their capability to meet the exact specifications, understanding that the opportunity is effectively predetermined for L3Harris as the exclusive manufacturer of the required radio system.