HF Base Stations & Radios

The Department of the Air Force, 18 CONS PK, is conducting market research under solicitation number PKA_FA5270_Sources_Sought to identify potential sources for high-frequency base stations and radios. This requirement is classified under NAICS code 334220 for Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing and PSC 5820 for RADIO AND TELEVISION COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT, EXCEPT AIRBORNE. There is currently no set-aside designated for this notice, identified as NONE (NONE). Responses to this request will be used for market research purposes only and will not lead directly to a contract award.

The scope of the requirement involves the procurement of several radio components and accessories to be delivered to Kadena Air Base in Japan. Specifically, the Air Force is seeking three AN/PRC-160(V)1 HF manpack radio assemblies with military GPS, two 1KW R/T units with transport cases, and associated hardware including 1KW adaptive couplers and various cable assemblies. The request also includes two green HF dipole antennas and two ground stake antenna kits. While specific part numbers are listed for reference, the government will consider any products that meet the required capabilities or are functional equivalents to the items described.

The performance location is Kadena AB, Japan, and the response deadline for this notice is June 18, 2026. Camden Chan is the point of contact for this market research effort. At the time of publication, there are zero attachments associated with this notice.