This is a procurement notice for satellite and RF communications products, including handheld radios, accessories, mobile radios, and base station series, as well as perpetual license software. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) at the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) intends to negotiate with only one source, BK Technologies, for these items. A justification for other than full and open competition has been prepared. The NAICS code for this acquisition is **** firms that believe they can provide comparable items at a cost not exceeding the total estimated transaction cost must provide written notification to the contracting officer by 5:00 PM Eastern on April 30th, 2026. If no affirmative responses are received, an order will be placed with BK Technologies. Questions can be directed to Casey Gean Boyd at casey_boyd@ios. doi. gov.
The bid notice does not specify a delivery deadline for the items.
The bid notice does not specify the payment terms.
The bid notice states that the handheld radios include a 36-month warranty.
The bid notice indicates that the government believes BK Technologies is the only responsible source capable of satisfying the agency's requirement, and if no comparable sources are identified, an order will be placed with them.
Firms believing they can provide the required items are encouraged to identify themselves and provide convincing evidence that they can furnish the requested items at a cost that will not exceed the total estimated transaction cost.
The bid notice does not specify any penalties.
The bid notice does not mention a site visit.
The bid notice does not mention sample submission.
The bid notice states that if no affirmative responses are received by 5:00 PM Eastern on April 30th, 2026, to the effect that a comparable source exists, an order will be placed with BK Technologies.
The estimated value of this acquisition is $1,510,****.
