Pocket Routers
Cancelled Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- H9225726QE033
- Agency
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US Special Operations Command
Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 449210 Electronics and Appliance Retailers
- Place of performance
- Sneads Ferry, North Carolina 28460, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
Marine Forces Special Operations Command (MARSOC), operating under United States Special Operations Command, seeks 311 units of Puli GL-XE300 4G LTE Wireless Security Gateways with integrated Quectel EC25-AF Module, with quotes due September 21, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET. The procurement is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS 449210 (Electronics and Appliance Retailers, $40.0 million size standard) and is restricted to the specified brand name only; no substitutes are accepted.
Place of performance is Sneads Ferry, North Carolina, with delivery required by November 30, 2026 to Camp Lejeune, NC. The device specification is fixed: QCA9531 CPU at 650MHz, DDR2 128MB memory, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi at 300Mbps, PCIe CAT4 cellular capability, 5,000 mAh rechargeable battery, microSD card slot, dual Ethernet ports, USB 2.0 port, and Type-C 5V/2A power input. The justification cites standardization within the MARSOC SIPR Travel Kit (STK), firmware compatibility with MARSOC G-6 systems and OpenWrt-based Linux configuration, and customized VPN profiles for the Special Operations Forces Network-Secret (SOFNET-S). Alternative products would require re-engineering, lab retesting, electromagnetic assessments, security vetting, and retraining across 311 deployed units, with estimated costs exceeding hardware acquisition value.
The contract is Firm-Fixed-Price. Award will be made using Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology to the lowest-priced offeror meeting the brand name specification. Payment is via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) using invoice and receiving report documentation. FOB is Destination with inspection and acceptance at both source and destination. The contracting officer is Samuel Williams, samuel.williams1@socom.mil, 910-440-0773.
Notice text
Solicitation Number: H9225726QE033
Procurement Title: FY26 G-6 STK Pocket Routers (Puli GL-XE300) – Brand Name Only
Classification Code (PSC): 7A21 – IT and Telecom - Network: Routers, Hubs, Switches, etc. (Hardware)
NAICS Code: 449210 – Electronics and Appliance Retailers ($40.0M Small Business Size Standard)
Set-Aside Status: 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside
Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Commercial Purchase Order
Response / Quote Due Date: 21 September 2026 at 10:00 AM Eastern Time (ET)
Primary Point of Contact: Samuel Williams, Contracting Officer, samuel.williams1@socom.mil, 910-440-0773
1. GENERAL INFORMATION & SYNOPSIS DETAILS
This is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS / SOLICITATION for commercial products prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation is attached hereto.
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Solicitation Document: Request for Quotation (RFQ) H9225726QE033 is hereby issued.
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Provisions & Clauses: The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2026-01 / Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) / Special Operations Federal Acquisition Regulation Policy Implementers (SOF PI).
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Set-Aside: This acquisition is issued as a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 449210 (Small Business Size Standard: $40.0 Million).
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Issuing Activity: Marine Forces Special Operations Command (MARSOC), 400 RR (Bldg), Rifle Range Road, Camp Lejeune, NC 28460-0101 (DoDAAC: H92257).
2. REQUIREMENT DESCRIPTION & SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES (CLIN 0001)
MARSOC has a requirement for 311 Each of the following commercial networking hardware items:
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Item Description: Puli (GL-XE300) 4G LTE Wireless Security Gateway with integrated Quectel EC25-AF Module.
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Manufacturer: GL Technologies (Hong Kong) Limited / GL.iNet
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Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): GL Net Puli 4G LTE GL-XE300
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Quantity: 311 Each
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Unit of Issue: Each (EA)
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Pricing Arrangement: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP)
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Technical Specifications:
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Processor: CPU QCA9531 @ 650 MHz
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Memory / Storage: DDR2 128MB / NOR Flash 16MB + NAND Flash 128MB
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Wi-Fi Protocol & Speed: IEEE 802.11b/g/n, 300 Mbps (2.4 GHz)
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Antennas: 2 x Internal Wi-Fi, 2 x Internal full-band LTE antennas (700 MHz ~ 2.7 GHz)
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Cellular Module: Mini PCIe, CAT 4 (Quectel EC25-AF pre-installed)
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Battery: 5,000 mAh rechargeable lithium-polymer battery
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Interface / Ports: 1 x WAN Ethernet Port (10/100 Mbps), 1 x LAN Ethernet Port (10/100 Mbps), 1 x USB 2.0 Port, 1 x MicroSD (TF) Card Slot
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Power Requirements: USB Type-C, 5V/2A input (with battery); power consumption <4.4W
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Dimensions / Weight: 120 x 74 x 28 mm / 223.5 g
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Package Contents: Puli (GL-XE300) gateway, Ethernet cable, User Manual, 5V/3A power adapter with US plug.
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3. BRAND NAME ONLY NOTICE (NO SUBSTITUTIONS)
NOTICE OF BRAND NAME ONLY REQUIREMENT:
In accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) and FAR 5.102(a)(6), this acquisition is restricted to the specific manufacturer brand name and part number identified above (GL.iNet Puli GL-XE300 with EC25-AF module).
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No substitutes, alternative brands, or "equal" commercial items will be considered or accepted.
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Any quotation proposing an alternate make, model, or equivalent product will be determined Technically Unacceptable and eliminated from further evaluation.
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The formal Brand Name Justification has been executed by the Contracting Officer and is posted as an attachment to this SAM.gov notice in accordance with FAR 5.102(a)(6).
4. DELIVERY & INSPECTION/ACCEPTANCE TERMS
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Delivery Schedule: Delivery shall be made on or before 30 November 2026 (Delivery: 60 Calendar Days After Date of Contract Award).
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Delivery Terms: Free on Board (FOB) Destination. All shipping and freight handling costs must be bundled into the proposed unit prices.
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Delivery & Inspection/Acceptance Location:
DoDAAC: M20970
Commanding Officer
MAR RDR SPT GROUP, PSC BOX 20117
Camp Lejeune, NC 28542-0117
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Inspection & Acceptance: Final inspection and acceptance shall take place at Destination by the Government receiving authority.
5. BASIS FOR AWARD & EVALUATION METHODOLOGY (FAR 52.212-2)
The Government will award a Firm-Fixed-Price purchase order resulting from this solicitation to the responsible small business offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation is most advantageous to the Government, using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection methodology.
Quotes will be evaluated under the following two factors:
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Factor 1: Technical Acceptability
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Factor 2: Price
Evaluation Steps:
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Price Ranking: All timely quotations received from responsible offerors will be ranked by Total Evaluated Price (CLIN 0001: 311 units × quoted unit price, inclusive of FOB Destination shipping).
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Technical Review of Lowest Price: Only the lowest-priced quote will be evaluated for Technical Acceptability.
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To be determined Technically Acceptable, the offeror must quote the exact Brand Name items specified in the Schedule of Supplies (GL.iNet Puli GL-XE300 with EC25-AF module).
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Products must be brand-new, genuine items with standard manufacturer warranty; refurbished, remanufactured, gray-market, or counterfeit items will not be accepted (DFARS 252.246-7008).
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The offeror must confirm ability to meet the required delivery schedule on or before 30 November 2026.
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Award Decision: If the lowest-priced quote is evaluated as Technically Acceptable and the price is determined fair and reasonable, award will be made without further evaluation of other quotes. If the lowest-priced quote is deemed Technically Unacceptable, the Government will evaluate the next lowest-priced quote, and so forth.
6. QUOTE SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS (FAR 52.212-1 ADDENDUM)
To be considered for award, interested small business vendors must submit a complete quotation conforming to the instructions below:
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Submission Method & Email Address: Quotes must be submitted via email directly to the Contracting Officer:
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Contracting Officer: Samuel Williams
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Email: samuel.williams1@socom.mil
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Subject Line: Quote Submission - RFQ H9225726QE033 (FY26 G-6 STK Pocket Routers) - [Vendor Name]
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Deadline for Submission: Quotes must be received no later than Monday, 21 September 2026 at 10:00 AM Eastern Time (ET). Late quotes will not be considered.
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Submission Package Content:
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Completed SF 1449: Signed Blocks 30a–30c of RFQ H9225726QE033, including completed unit and extended pricing in Section B (Page 3).
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Vendor Identification: Provide Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), CAGE Code, TIN, and Small Business socioeconomic status.
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Technical Affirmation: Affirmation that genuine GL.iNet Puli GL-XE300 with EC25-AF module will be provided and that delivery will be completed FOB Destination on or before 30 November 2026.
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Certifications & Representations: Completed copies of:
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FAR 52.229-11 (Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements - Notice and Representation)
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DFARS 252.204-7017 (Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services - Representation)
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Active registration status in SAM.gov at time of quote submission.
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Questions Regarding RFQ: All contractual and technical questions must be submitted in writing via email to samuel.williams1@socom.mil and jordan.d.orellanabuitron.mil@socom.mil no later than 18 September 2026 at 12:00 PM ET.
7. SOLICITATION ATTACHMENTS
The following documents are attached to this SAM.gov notice:
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H9225726QE033.pdf – Standard Form 1449 / Full Solicitation Document
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Brand_Name_Justification_H9225726QE033.pdf – Approved Single Source / Brand Name Justification (FAR 13.106-1(b))
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| H9225726QE033.pdf | ||
| Brand Name Justification.pdf |
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