Land Mobile Radio - Subscriber Equipment

The 673d Communications Squadron at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson is seeking to upgrade its Motorola APX 6000 Land Mobile Radio fleet through a limited sources acquisition to ensure compatibility with the State of Alaska’s modernized LMR network. The effort targets the replacement of end-of-life equipment critical to sustaining communication capabilities for maintenance, communications, and emergency response units across the base. This hardware refresh is essential to maintaining seamless interoperability with the statewide radio infrastructure, supporting Air Force, joint, and coalition operations without disruption during the transition. The acquisition is restricted to two potential vendors, AEG or Ewings, reflecting the specialized nature of the equipment and the urgency of aligning with the state’s upcoming network standards. The solicitation, titled Land Mobile Radio - Subscriber Equipment with the reference number LMR_SE, was posted on July 31, 2026, with a response deadline of August 30, 2026. Managed by the Department of Defense under the NAICS code 334220, the contract is being handled by the 673 Cons Lgc office located at JBER, Alaska. Primary point of contact is Robert Hensler, reachable at 907-552-6660 or robert.hensler.1@us.af.mil, with Hannah Tolbert as the secondary point of contact at 907-552-4704 or hannah.tolbert.1@us.af.mil. The work will be performed entirely at JBER, and no set-aside status is designated for this opportunity.