Special NoticePosted Jun 15, 2026·Responses due Jun 30, 2026

7G--WY FY26 FIRE RADIO LIFECYCLE REPLACEMENT

Interior (all) · NATIONAL INTERAGENCY FIRE CENTER

Stage
Early notice (sources sought, presolicitation or special notice)
NAICS
334220
Value
Not stated
Solicitation
140L3726Q0094
Set-aside
None stated
PSC
7G22
Place
Not stated
Contact
Boyd, Casey (cmboyd@blm.gov)
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Where this opportunity stands

Every notice posted under solicitation 140L3726Q0094 in this department, oldest first.

Early notice
  • Jun 15, 2026 · this notice
    Special Notice
Solicitation
None posted
Award
  • Jul 1, 2026
    Award Notice
    RELM COMMUNICATIONS, INC. · $187K
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Next steps for this stage

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  • Contact the contracting officer named on the notice.
  • Check who won similar work; they are the likely bidders.

What the notice says

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, SURPAS… (show all)

S� 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.

Who won similar work

3 award notices on SAM.gov in the last 24 months. Matched by: Same office (NATIONAL INTERAGENCY FIRE CENTER), same product/service code (PSC) 7G22 and NAICS 334220.

Single-winner award sizes (3): middle half $217K to $950K, median $389K; range $46K to $1.5M.

WinnerAwardsValueLast
THE WINVALE GROUP, LLC2$435KJul 7, 2026
RELM COMMUNICATIONS, INC.1$1.5MMay 22, 2026

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Competitive landscape

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  • 0 of these past winners lobbied Interior, Dept of (DOI) since 2024 (0 filings)
  • 0 of their lobbyists list a past Interior, Dept of (DOI) job
  • No corporate PAC money from them to the overseeing committees since 2024
  • 0 foreign-agent (FARA) registrations
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Policy around it

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  • 0 bills named on the past winners' lobbying filings
  • 150 rules from the department in the last 12 months
  • 0 executive orders naming the agency in the last 12 months
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Market

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  • 0 of the past winners are listed companies
  • 0 insider buys and 0 insider sells at them in the last 90 days
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