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Intent to Sole Source - L3Harris PRC-160

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FA542225C0007Federal

Submission Closed05/23/2025, 11:00:00 AM UTC

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Agency

Department Of Defense → Department Of The Air Force

NAICS

33422

Place of Performance

Ramstein, DE-RP, DEU

Set-Aside

NONE

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PhaseClosed

PostedMay 15

special-notice

Response DeadlineMay 23

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

05/23/2025, 11:00:00 AM UTC

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Department Of The Air Force

Contacts1 person available

OfficeN/A

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Department Of The Air Force

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TSgt Justin Merritt

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This Notice of Intent to award a sole source purchase order to L3Harris for one (1) PRC-160 Radio with installation at Ramstein AB. The PRC-160 radio have been approved by the National Security Agency's (NSA) requirement to function on the US military's secure voice and data communications network that are compatible with existing SATCOM infrastructure and encryption methods currently utilized at Ramstein AB. L3Harris is the only manufacturer of PRC-160 radio. This purchase will be made under Simplified Acquisition Procedures and Other Than Full and Open Competition as authorized by FAR 13.106-1(b). The anticipated award date is 25 May 2025. Please note that this is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all interested parties who believe they can meet the requirements are invited to submit in writing complete information describing their ability to provide the product/services listed above. Due to concern of interoperability and standardization with other Harris radio in stock, the Government will not consider any alternative brands.

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