Bid guide
How to bid on Handsets and Mobile Base System for the DEPT of the Army
What the Army National Guard is buying
The Utah Army National Guard needs one mobile base station system, three UHF handsets, three tactical pouches, a multi-charger, and three adapter leads. They also require onsite post-installation advice and training for this equipment. This is a total small-business set-aside opportunity.
This solicitation is for commercial items and is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). The contract type will be Firm-Fixed Price.
Key dates and deadlines
Quotes are due by August 24, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST). Responses received after this deadline will not be considered. Your quote must remain valid through September 30, 2026.
The government anticipates making an award without discussions, so submit your best and final offer initially.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is a total small-business set-aside. Your business must be registered in SAM.gov as a small business under NAICS code 334220, "Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing," or a very similar NAICS code. Wholesaler NAICS codes will not be accepted.
The award will be based on the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) criteria. This means your proposal must meet all technical specifications outlined in the description and offer the lowest price.
How to respond
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All quotes must be submitted via email to [email protected] by the deadline. Facsimiles will not be accepted. Ensure your quote includes your CAGE/Unique Entity ID number, Federal Tax Number, and point of contact information. You must have an active registration in SAM.gov at the time of award to be eligible.
Tips for a competitive response
Carefully review all technical specifications for the mobile base station system, UHF handsets, and accessories. Since this is an LPTA award, your quote must clearly demonstrate that your proposed items meet every specification exactly.
Double-check your SAM.gov registration to ensure it is active and that your business is listed as a small business under the correct or a very similar NAICS code. Confirm your quote includes all required administrative information like your CAGE/Unique Entity ID and Federal Tax Number. Submit your quote well before the deadline to avoid any transmission issues.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from DEPT of the Army; the original posting controls.