Smart Handheld Radios-JBMDL

The Department of the Air Force Air Mobility Command seeks to procure smart handheld radios to support contingency response group operations at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. The solicitation will require radios that meet or exceed the specifications of Persistent Systems Man Portable Unit 5 devices to provide a self-healing mesh network with voice and data capabilities. Interested parties must demonstrate how their solution will integrate with Android Team Awareness Kit systems, support radio over IP, allow extended range communication, and offer spectrum diversity. Capability statements are due by August 15, 2023 and the contract will be awarded based on evaluating the extent to which offerors can meet the requirements in the statement of work.

The pre-solicitation notice does not designate any set-asides and intends to negotiate solely with Persistent Systems LLC as the only responsible source. The NAICS code assigned is 334220 for radio and television broadcasting and wireless communications equipment manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 1,250 employees. The radios and accessories must be delivered within 120 days of award to the 621st and 821st Contingency Response Groups at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, who will maintain accountability and operations of the equipment procured under solicitation number F3A1AM3202AC01.