Award Notice to Persistent Systems LLC for Persistent System Radios

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division has awarded a sole source purchase order to Persistent Systems LLC for the procurement of proprietary radio system components. This acquisition, identified by solicitation N61331-26-Q-JK13, is estimated to be valued between $350,000 and $9 million. The procurement is justified as a sole source because Persistent Systems is the original equipment manufacturer and sole U.S. distributor, ensuring necessary compatibility and interoperability with existing government hardware. The scope of work includes the delivery of various hardware components, such as embedded modules, RF modules, antennas, batteries, and cables, including specific items like the WR-EM-System, RF-2151, and BAT-06. The contract is governed by a best value trade-off evaluation process, prioritizing price, delivery, quality, and past performance. Deliveries are to be made FOB Origin to the Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division or the Navy Experimental Diving Unit in Florida. Invoicing must be processed electronically via Wide Area Workflow. Compliance requirements are extensive, featuring strict adherence to FAR and DFARS clauses regarding the prohibition of certain foreign telecommunications equipment, cybersecurity safeguarding of contractor information systems, and item unique identification marking per MIL-STD-130.