Single Source Justification - PRC 163 Radios - Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station

Background
The 914th Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station Contracting Office intends to make a single source award to L3Harris for the procurement of PRC-163 Radios and related installation equipment. The agency's mission is to ensure that they have the necessary communication equipment to support their operations effectively. The decision to award this contract to L3Harris is based on market research indicating that they are the only manufacturer capable of providing the required radios, which are essential for the agency's needs.

Work Details
The contract involves the purchase and delivery of four units of PRC-163 UHF Radios. The specific requirements include:
- Quantity: 4 each of PRC-163 UHF Radios
- Brand Name: PRC-163
Market research confirmed that L3Harris is the sole manufacturer of these radios, with no authorized distributors available. The PRC-163 radio is classified as a handheld tactical radio and is currently the only Air Force approved model for such use.

Place of Performance
Niagara Falls NY 14304 UNITED STATES

Bidder Requirements
Bidders must be aware that only L3Harris can provide the required radios due to their unique specifications and lack of authorized distributors. The acquisition is justified under several regulations, including RFO 11.204(a)(2)(ii) which states that the brand name is essential to meet the agency's requirements.

Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail)
The prior contract FA667023C0005 was awarded to L3Harris Technologies (value $390,761) for the purchase and delivery of UHF radios and related equipment during 01/01/24–08/30/24. The current single-source effort for PRC-163 UHF handheld tactical radios and related installation equipment appears to be a continuation of that same radio procurement line, with similar scope focused on supplying the radios and associated support equipment for use at the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station.