L3Harris Radios

The Department of the Air Force United States Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa is seeking to procure two L3Harris AN/PRC-160(V) radios and their accessories for operational use at Lajes Field in Portugal. This solicitation (RFQ FA448625Q0002) is a brand-specific procurement focused on acquiring a Wideband HF/VHF Tactical Radio System with critical military communication capabilities. The contract will be awarded using a lowest price technically acceptable evaluation methodology, requiring vendors to be registered in SAM.gov and demonstrate compliance with detailed product specifications. Potential suppliers must submit electronic quotes by February 18, 2025, at 10:00 AM local time, with questions due by February 10, 2025. The government has determined L3Harris is the sole source capable of meeting their precise technical requirements, including specific encryption protocols and network interoperability standards.

The procurement is not set aside for any specific business category and will be a firm-fixed-price award. The total quantity includes two radio assemblies with associated accessories such as HF dipole antennas, sectional masts, lithium-ion batteries, battery chargers, and radio pouches. Delivery is required within 270 calendar days after contract award, with quotes remaining valid until May 31, 2025. The place of performance is Lajes Field, located in Praia da Vitória, Portugal, at coordinates 9760. The radios are part of the L3Harris Falcon III AN/PRC-160(V) system, which provides advanced tactical communication capabilities including 1.5-512 MHz spectrum agility, 120 kbps data throughput, and MIL-STD-810H ruggedization for extreme environmental conditions. The procurement falls under NAICS category 334220 for Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing.