PACAF LMR Refresh

Pacific Air Forces, a division of the Department of the Air Force, is seeking to procure a comprehensive tactical communications package consisting of 93 units of the AN/PRC-163 Multi-channel Handheld Radio System manufactured by L3Harris Technologies, along with critical supporting software waveforms and accessories. The requirement includes four essential software bundles—Phantom Wraith Waveform Bundle, SATURN NATO ED 4, Wren TSM, and ARROW WF—designed to enable secure and interoperable communications for dismounted operations. Key contract requirements specify that only the exact products listed in the bill of materials will be accepted; equivalent or substitute products are explicitly prohibited. The supporting equipment encompasses dismounted adapters, dual audio and EUD cables, USB cables, rechargeable 7.0-ampere hour lithium-ion batteries, and sixteen six-bay battery chargers. The pre-solicitation notice was posted on April 22, 2026, with a due date for questions and responses set for April 24, 2026, and interested parties may direct inquiries to SrA Kyle Bristow at kyle.bristock@us.af.mil.

This procurement carries no set-aside designation and represents a direct acquisition from L3Harris Technologies, the sole manufacturer of the specified equipment. The contract involves a fixed quantity of 93 complete systems with associated accessories, indicating a deterministic procurement scope without variable service periods or deliverable timelines beyond the supply of materials. While no explicit award value or budget range is provided in the pre-solicitation notice, the substantial quantity of specialized military communications equipment and the inclusion of multiple software waveforms suggest a significant financial commitment. The procurement falls under NAICS category 334220 (Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing) and PSC category 5820 (Radio and Television Communication Equipment, Except Airborne), confirming the technical classification of the requirement. The compressed timeline for the pre-solicitation period indicates that formal solicitation documents are expected to follow imminently.