Handheld Communication Service Monitor

The USDA Forest Service is seeking a small business to supply a Handheld Communication Service Monitor under a total small business set-aside solicitation numbered 12760426Q0106, with responses due by August 17, 2026. The procurement, classified under NAICS code 334515, requires delivery of 25 unique line items including CX200 and CX300 communication service monitors, accessories like carrying cases, battery chargers, RF cables, and specialized auto-test and alignment tools, with a total estimated contract value ranging between $171,076.74 and $207,046.28. All items must be delivered to a specified location in Montana, zip code 59840, within 60 days of order receipt under F.O.B. destination terms, and shipping costs are estimated based on weight thresholds. The contract is structured as a firm-fixed-price agreement evaluated using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable method, where technical acceptability is a mandatory pass/fail threshold prior to price consideration. Technical compliance centers on full adherence to the Bill of Materials and stringent Section 508 accessibility requirements for all ICT products, necessitating the submission of Accessibility Conformance Reports using VPAT Version 2.1 or later, which must include detailed justifications for any “Not Applicable” responses and map features directly to the Work Statement. Compliance with WCAG 2.0/2.1 Level AA, interoperability with assistive technologies, and application-specific requirements under 36 C.F.R. §1194 is mandatory, and the Government reserves the right to independently test all items for conformance. Offerors must be registered in SAM with a valid Unique Entity ID, certify small business status under the 750-employee size standard, and affirmatively comply with federal civil rights laws, anti-discrimination statutes, and national security prohibitions, including the prohibition of contractor-imposed terms that restrict government rights to data, procurement, or dispute resolution. Special contract requirements nullify any supplier clauses that attempt to indemnify the Government, impose mandatory spending, restrict data usage, or enforce non-federal dispute mechanisms. The contractor must also submit supporting documentation including a Bill of Materials, ICT Accessibility Requirements, and USDA Contract Security Language. No specific invoicing system, payment office, or COR details are provided, and all certifications and representations remain unsubmitted at the time of solic