L3Harris AN/PRC-167 Radio System

(i) In accordance with FAR 12.603(c)(2): This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

(ii) This solicitation, W50S88-23-Q-0124, is being issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) using Simplified Acquisition Procedures (FAR Subpart 13.1).  This is a “Brand Name Only” requirement for an L3Harris Technologies, Inc. AN/PRC-167 Radio System.

(iii) This solicitation document, which incorporates provisions and clauses for commercial items, are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2023-04, effective 06/02/2023, and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Public Notice, effective 07/20/2023.

(iv) This procurement is a 100% Total Small Business set-aside. The associated NAICS code is 334220 and the small business size standard is 1,250 employees.

(v) Line-item numbers and items, quantities, and units of measure:

                Line Item: 0001

                Manufacturer: L3Harris Technologies, Inc.

                Manufacturer’s Part Number: RF-345M-MP003

                Part Nomenclature: AN/PRC-167 RADIO SYSTEM, MIL GPS

                Quantity: 1

                Unit of Measure: EACH

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                Line Item: 0002

                Manufacturer: L3Harris Technologies, Inc.

                Manufacturer’s Part Number: 12237-2730-01

                Part Nomenclature: ANTENNA, BLADE, VHF/UHF, 45 INCH

                Quantity: 1

                Unit of Measure: EACH

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                Line Item: 0003

                Manufacturer: L3Harris Technologies, Inc.

                Manufacturer’s Part Number: 12237-2740-01

                Part Nomenclature: 225-450 & 760-2600 MHZ DUAL BAND ANTENNA, MANPACK

                Quantity: 2

                Unit of Measure: EACH

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                Line Item: 0004

                Manufacturer: L3Harris Technologies, Inc.

                Manufacturer's Part Number: RF-3152A-AT152

                Part Nomenclature ANTENNA, 30MHZ-512MHZ, TNC

                Quantity: 2

                Unit of Measure: EACH

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                Line Item: 0005

                Manufacturer: L3Harris Technologies, Inc.

                Manufacturer's Part Number: 12043-4800-01

                Part Nomenclature: BATTERY BOX ASSEMBLY

                Quantity: 1

                Unit of Measure: EACH

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                Line Item: 0006

                Manufacturer: L3Harris Technologies, Inc.

                Manufacturer's Part Number: BT-70791JV

                Part Nomenclature: BATTERY PK, RECHARGEABLE, 10.3A-HR LITH ION, TAN

                Quantity: 2

                Unit of Measure: EACH

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                Line Item: 0007

                Manufacturer: L3Harris Technologies, Inc.

                Manufacturer's Part Number: RF-5058-CH002

                Part Nomenclature: BATTERY CHARGER, CONDITIONER, 2-BAY

                Quantity: 1

                Unit of Measure: EACH               

(vi) Description of requirements for the services required:  The 119th Wing/North Dakota Air National Guard has a requirement for an L3Harris AN/PRC-167 Radio System.  The requirement for a radio system of this caliber is based on the capability to provide Type 1 encryption certified by the National Security Agency (NSA) to carry up to U.S. Top Secret voice/data transmissions via Line-of-Sight, and TSM-X Waveform to personnel and aircraft.  This requirement is also driven by a need to be able to communicate via different wavelengths dependent on mission parameters with the least amount of equipment as possible so that deployment packages and personnel can be kept to a minimal footprint.  The 119th Wing/North Dakota Air National anticipates awarding a single Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Purchase Order for the BRAND NAME L3Harris products listed above.

(vii) Date(s) and place(s) of delivery and acceptance:             

                Required Delivery Date: 275 Days After Receipt of Order (ARO)

                Required Delivery Place: 119th Wing / North Dakota Air National Guard, 1400 32nd Ave. North, Fargo, ND 58102-1051.  Shipping FOB Destination.                                       

(viii) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition; addenda are attached below.

ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items:

Offerors shall prepare their quotations IAW FAR 52.212-1.  In addition, prepared quotes shall include the following information:

1. UEI Number.
2. Federal Tax ID Number.
3. CAGE Code.
4. Contractor’s Legal Name.
5. Payment Terms (NET 30) or Discount.
6. Point of Contact (POC) name, phone number, and email address.
7. Pricing for all Contract Line-Item Numbers identified in paragraph v above.

**Quotations must be emailed to and received by the individuals identified in paragraph xvi by the solicitation closing date and time identified in paragraph xv.

(ix) The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services applies to this acquisition. Evaluation of offers/quotes received will be conducted using Simplified Acquisition Procedures IAW with FAR Part 13.106-2.  Evaluation factors are listed below.

Evaluation-Commercial Services

Basis of Award:  The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government in terms of “Best Value”, with price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

                - Price

                - Technical Acceptability               

Price: Prices will be evaluated utilizing one or more of the methods in FAR 13.106-2. For an offeror to receive the award, prices must be determined to be fair and reasonable.

Technical Acceptability: The Government will evaluate the technical acceptability of L3Harris products offered in accordance with this solicitation.  All interested parties are requested to submit details of your firm's ability to provide and deliver the products requested.

*Technical acceptability is approximately equal when compared to cost or price.

(x) Offerors are advised to include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, with its offer. 

(xi) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition.  Provisions and clauses can be viewed at https://acquisition.gov.

(xii) The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition.  Provisions and clauses can be viewed at https://acquisition.gov.

(xiii) Offerors must be SAM registered to be considered as eligible for any resultant contract award.  A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party.  Before the offer’s specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer, whether or not there are exchanges after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.  Contract award may be made without discussions.  Quotes being submitted by Interested Parties must be valid through September 30, 2023.

(xiv) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) is not applicable to this acquisition.

(xv) Responses (quotes) to this solicitation are to be submitted and received electronically via email by 3:00 P.M. Central Standard Time (CST) on Friday, September 8th, 2023.  Quotes that are received after this date and time will not be accepted for consideration of contract award.  Submission of a quote does not obligate the Government to make an award.

(xvi) Contact information for the individual(s) to contact for information regarding this solicitation:

                1LT Brian Erdmann                                          MSgt Rachel Syverson

                Contracting Officer                                          Contract Specialist

                brian.erdmann@us.af.mil                             rachel.syverson@us.af.mil