XL200 RADIO EXTENSION

The contract involves the procurement of satellite communication equipment and services to enhance interoperability between satellite and land mobile radio systems, specifically for use by military personnel. It includes one HOWLER unit paired with a P25/SAT100M module for integration with the F7520 system, sixty-five ICOM SAT100 portable satellite radios, and a specialty board that enables seamless communication between SATCOM and LMR or LMR-to-LMR networks. The package also supplies a radio adapter cable for the SAT100, a specialized cable for the Harris XLS200 portable radio, and activation and one-year airtime services for sixty-six Iridium satellite subscriptions. On-site training is included, consisting of a two-day course conducted at Fort Polk for up to fifteen designated users, covering comprehensive setup, theoretical instruction, and hands-on operational practice to ensure safe, compliant, and effective utilization of the entire system. This procurement is part of a broader effort by the Department of Defense to modernize tactical communications under solicitation number W911S226U4014, assigned to the Office of W6QM Micc-Ft Drum located in Fort Drum, New York. The contract is classified under NAICS code 517410, indicating it falls within the telecommunications sector, and the primary point of contact is Lisa Moore, reachable via email and phone. The solicitation was posted on August 10, 2026, with a deadline for responses set for August 17, 2026. The place of performance is in Louisiana with ZIP code 71459, aligning with the operational deployment context of Fort Polk where the training will occur. The equipment and services are critical to maintaining secure, reliable communications in remote or austere environments where traditional radio networks are insufficient.