SAM #140L3726Q0094

BLM intends sole source procurement of BK Technologies radios and accessories for Wyoming Wildland Fire Service

This notice announces the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Wyoming Wildland Fire Service's intent to procure radio communications equipment and accessories from BK Technologies, Inc. as a sole source provider. - Agency: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Wildland Fire Service, Wyoming State Office - Sole source procurement justified under FAR 6.302-1 (only one responsible source) - Estimated value: $186,614.61 - NAICS code: 334220 (Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing) - OEM: BK Technologies, Inc. (RELM) - Products include: - BKR5000-T3BS-1 portable radios (VHF, GPS, P25, 5000 channels, 6W, full keypad, Bluetooth, ADP encryption) - KNG-M150LP-RCP mobile radios (VHF, P25, GPS, 50W, 5000 channels) - KNG-B150LP base station (VHF, P25, GPS, 50W, 5000 channels) - Antennas, high-capacity and AA battery packs, vehicle power adapters, belt clips - Programming cables, cloning adapters, remote speaker/microphones - Factory-installed P25 trunking options, Ethernet interfaces, mounting brackets - Extended warranties (36 months and 5 years) - Advanced Security Key (ASK) child keys - Key requirements: - VHF radios with integrated GPS and P25 digital/analog capability - High-capacity batteries and extended warranties - Accessories for installation, programming, and secure communications - Other vendors may respond if they can provide equivalent items at or below the stated cost and demonstrate capability - No other OEMs are mentioned; Telex is listed for mounting brackets only - Commercial opportunity for radio communications equipment and accessories, primarily for wildland fire operations

Description

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Wildland Fire Service (WFS) Wyoming State Office intends to negotiate with only one source, BK Technologies Inc. (RELM), 7100 Technology Drive, West Melbourne, FL 32904 for:Quantity, Product, Product Description(25) BKR5000-T3BS-1, Port, VHF 136-174MHz, 5000Ch, 6W,T3, Full Keypad, BLK, Channel Stop, Bluetooth. Includes GPS, belt clip, ADP encryption.(45) BKR0810GPS-E, Antenna, VHF, 136-174MHz,SMA,W/GPS, BKR Series, Open Market Item.(45) BKR0101, SURPASS™ Ultra-High Capacity Battery Pack, Li-Ion 4900 mAh, IP68, BKR 5000. Open market.(57) BKR0120, SURPASS™ Clamshell AA Battery Pack, Orange, BKR5000. Open Market Item.(12) BKR0355-VPA, PWR Adaptor, Vehicle, BKR0355. Replacement for KAA0355P-VPA. Open market.(25) BKR0400, Belt Clip Replacement - (Included with portable), BKR5000 series. Open Market Item.(25) BKR0579, Option, Factory Install, P25 FDMA Trunking, BKR Series Portable Radios.(25) BKR0701, Adapter, Cloning, Legacy Portable & Mobile, Requires KAA0700 cloning cable for cloning to KNG-P’s or a KAA0701 Legacy cloning cable for cloning to KNG Series and D-Series. (4) BKR0710, Cable & Adaptor, Programming, USB, BKR Series Portable Radios.(9) KAA0701, Legacy / KNG Cloning Cable Portable & Mobile D/G Series, KNGP to KNGM, backwards compatible. 2 ft.(4) BKR0204, SURPASS™ Heavy-Duty Remote Speaker/Microphone, 3.5mm Audio Jack, IP68 Submersible, Prog. Toggle Switch, Emergency Button, BKR Series Portable Radios. Open market.(25) BFW0036, Extend warranty 36 months. (Radio Only), BKR 5000 Series.(25) KNG-M150LP-RCP, KNG Series Mobile Radio, Dash Mount, P25, Digital/Analog, 136-174MHz, Integrated GPS, 5000 channels, 50W, Includes Dual Remote-Control Port. Includes install kit, speaker & power cord.(25) KAA0290S, Handheld Programming Smart Microphone with straight connector (Standard) for KNG mobiles & base station series. Open market.(3) KAA0521M, Ethernet Interface, KNG-M/B.(25) KAA0635, Cable Assy Remote Mount 8' KNG-MxxxR & KNG-M. Open market.(25) KZA0569, Factory Install P25 9600 Baud Trunking, KNG Series Mobiles & Base Stations.(3) KAA0621, Interface Cable Assembly, IP-224 to KNG-B/M (required for interface - not included with IP-224 or KNG-B/M).(6) TLX-IP-224, Dual Brackets Telex IP-224 Mounting Brackets (Dual).(10) ASK-CK, Advanced Security Key (ASK) Child Key, Flash Drive (blank, unprogrammed).(25) LFW0036, Extend warranty to 5 years (Radio Only).(1) KNG-B150LP, KNG Series Base Station, P25, Digital/Analog, VHF 136-174MHz, Integrated GPS, 5000 channels, 50W. Includes power supply, speaker and power cord.(1) KZA0569, Factory Install P25 9600 Baud Trunking, KNG Series Mobiles & Base Stations.(1) LFW0036, Extend warranty to 5 years (Radio Only).(20) BKR5000-T3BS-1, Port, VHF 136-174MHz, 5000Ch, 6W,T3, Full Keypad, BLK, Channel Stop, Bluetooth. Includes GPS, belt clip, ADP encryption.(20) BFW0036, Extend warranty 36 months. (Radio Only), BKR 5000 Series.This action is authorized by and in accordance with FAR 6.302.1. The Government believes that the only responsible source capable of satisfying the agency’s requirement is BK Technologies, Inc. A Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition has been prepared in support of this acquisition. The estimated value of this acquisition is $186,614.61. No Request for Quotation (RFQ) will be issued, and no response will be made to letters or telephone requests for a copy of the solicitation. This is not a request for competitive quotes, but serves as a procurement notice to fulfill public posting requirements in accordance with FAR 5.101(a)(1). The requirement is unrestricted and the NAICS code 334220 applies. Responsible firms believing they can provide the required items are encouraged to identify themselves and give written notification to the Contracting Officer referencing action 140L3726Q0094. However, they must provide convicting evidence that they can furnish the requested items at a cost that will not exceed the total estimated transaction cost. All responses will be fully considered. If no affirmative responses are received by 5pm Eastern on June 30th, 2026, to the effect that a comparable source exists, an order will be placed with BK Technologies, Inc. for the requirement stated here. Questions concerning this acquisition may be directed to Contracting Officer, Casey Gean Boyd at cmboyd@blm.gov. If you would like a copy of the JOFOC, please email the Contracting Officer.

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