--ICOM IC-PW1 HF power amplifier and transceiver radio system

The Regional Contracting Office at Fort Richardson, Alaska plans to award a sole source contract to Ham Radio Outlet for the procurement of an ICOM IC-PW1 transceiver and power amplifier radio system. This procurement will be conducted under commercial item acquisition procedures following FAR Part 12, and the purchase order will be issued under FAR Part 13.106-1(b), which permits acquisitions from a single source when the item is reasonably available only from that source. The notice clearly states that this is not a solicitation for competitive proposals and anticipates the award to be issued by September 24, 2008. This contract involves the acquisition of a high-frequency power amplifier and transceiver system, categorized under NAICS code 443112, related to radio and telecommunications equipment. The contracting office handling the purchase is associated with the Department of Defense, specifically operating out of Fort Wainwright, Alaska. The acquisition is managed through an office designated as "0413 Aq Hq Contract." The point of contact for this procurement is identified as [email hidden]. The government’s approach emphasizes utilizing commercial services and acknowledges the unique sourcing needs for this particular radio system.