L3 Harris XL-95 Portable Radios

The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences is soliciting commercial-grade L3Harris XL-95 portable radios and associated accessories under a total small business set-aside solicitation numbered HU000126QE015, issued on May 22, 2026, with a response deadline of June 1, 2026. This procurement falls under NAICS code 334220 for radio and wireless communications equipment manufacturing and is structured as a brand-name requirement exclusively for small businesses, per FAR 19.5. The contract calls for 30 portable XL-95P radios configured with P25 Phase 2 TDMA, 256-bit AES and 64-bit DES encryption, P25 trunking, and over-the-air rekeying capabilities, along with batteries, antennas, belt clips, single-unit chargers, and full programming services. Additionally, one mobile radio unit with matching features and supporting accessories including a desktop cabinet, power cables, Ethernet cable, and microphone is required. All items must be delivered to Bethesda, Maryland, with pricing encompassing all shipping costs. The solicitation requires strict compliance with MIL-STD-129 for shipment labeling and MIL-STD-130 for item marking, including machine-readable verification using automatic identification technology compliant with Appendix A. Contractors must utilize the Wide Area WorkFlow system for invoicing and receiving reports, and are required to maintain active registration in the System for Award Management with current representations in place. Offerors must submit a signed Buy American Certificate, affirm their socioeconomic status as a small business, and disclose ownership structure with CAGE codes. The evaluation will be based on a best-value tradeoff, considering technical factors including quality control and delivery schedule, past performance through SPRS and CPARS data, and price reasonableness. The contract includes mandatory flow-down clauses regarding whistleblower protections, code of ethics, accelerated payments to small business subcontractors, and opposition to trafficking in persons. Amendments to the solicitation, including Amendment 0001 issued on May 22, 2026, must be acknowledged by respondents. All proposals must include company details, UEI, CAGE code, tax number, and an authorized signatory’s contact information, and submissions may include additional line items for supplemental offerings. The Government retains the right to cancel the solicitation at any time without liability for offeror costs.