7G--Bendix King Radios for Southwest Region's Wildland Fire Management Staff

SOL #: 140A0726Q0004Award Notice

Overview

Buyer

Interior
Bureau Of Indian Affairs
MID-WEST REGION
BLOOMINGTON, MN, 55437, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334220)

PSC

Hardware And Software For Dedicated Satellite And Rf (Microwave) Communications Equipment Carrying Data Network Circuits, And Associated Access Facilities. Radio And Tv Signal Generation, Broadcast, And Distribution Components, Handheld 2 Way Radio, And Other Rf Communications Systems. (7G22)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Timeline

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Posted
Feb 26, 2026
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Last Updated
May 20, 2026

Qualification Details

Fit reasons
  • NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
  • Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
  • Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
  • Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps

Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.

Quick Summary

The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) has published an Award Notice for the procurement of Bendix King Radios and associated accessories for the Southwest Region's Wildland Fire Management Staff. This requirement was a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The award notice was published on May 20, 2026.

Scope of Work

The original solicitation (140A0726Q0004) sought various Bendix King Radio models and accessories, including:

  • VHF radios with features such as GPS, Bluetooth, and encryption.
  • Battery packs, chargers, cloning cables, and adapters.
  • Antennas.
  • Specific software options, including AES-256 FIPS140-2 Level 2 Encryption and P25 FDMA Trunking.

Contract Details

  • Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Purchase Order.
  • Anticipated Delivery: September 30, 2026 (as per original solicitation).
  • Delivery Address: BIA, Southwest Regional Office, Wildland Fire Management, 1001 Indian School Road, N.W., Albuquerque, NM 87104.

Set-Aside & Evaluation

  • This requirement was 100% set-aside for Small Businesses.
  • NAICS Code: 334200, Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communication Equipment Manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 1,250 employees.
  • Evaluation Criteria (original solicitation): Lowest Priced-Technically Acceptable (LPTA), considering Technical Capability, Past Performance (three relevant and recent records), and Price.

Additional Notes

  • The original solicitation was issued on February 26, 2026, with quotes due by March 13, 2026.
  • Electronic invoicing and payment will be processed through the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).
  • Contact for original solicitation: Margie M. Tahdooahnippah, Margie.Tahdooahnippah@bia.gov, 612-968-1446.

People

Points of Contact

Tahdooahnippah, MargiePRIMARY
Margie.Tahdooahnippah@bia.gov
612-968-1446

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