REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS

This contract involves the procurement of replacement equipment for the AN/URC-109(v) communication system currently installed on all LHD class ships. The existing system, originally manufactured by Selex Communications, consists of components such as receivers, exciters, combiners, and amplifiers. The goal is to acquire new receivers and exciters, including digital variants, that must be fully compatible with the current infrastructure. The replacement units must fit precisely into the existing cabinets, which are designed specifically for the AN/URC-109(v) system, and possess the correct input/output configurations to ensure seamless communication and data forwarding within the overall system. The radios will be installed in proprietary Selex racks, maintaining form, fit, and function compatibility with existing equipment. The contract is expected to be an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), firm fixed price agreement with a base period and three one-year option periods. Procurement is being conducted on a sole source basis from Selex Communications as mandated by SPAWARSYSCEN Charleston, Code 536. The contracting office handling this procurement is the Naval Information Warfare Center Atlantic, located in North Charleston, South Carolina. All inquiries regarding the contract are directed to Grace D. Brown, whose contact details include a telephone number, fax, and email. This effort supports maintaining and upgrading critical communication capabilities for the Department of Defense’s naval deployable platforms.