Marine Corps Systems Command Awards Contract Modification for High Frequency Radio Remotes

Strategic Insights -

The Marine Corps Systems Command has announced its intent to award a modification to the existing contract with L3Harris Technologies, Inc. for the procurement of High Frequency Radio - Remotes support. The purpose of this modification is to acquire the L3Harris RF-9800R, a next-generation remote control system for Falcon II and Falcon III radios. This acquisition falls within the scope of Justification and Approval (J&A) 19,078, approved by Assistant Secretary of the Navy, Research, Development, and Acquisition on April 3, 2019.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Marine Corps Systems Command intends to award a modification to contract M67854-20-D-2029 with L3Harris Technologies, Inc. for High Frequency Radio - Remotes support.
  • The purpose of this modification is to procure the L3Harris RF-9800R, the next-generation remote control system for Falcon II and Falcon III radios.
  • Only L3Harris, the original equipment manufacturer, has the technical design and software required to interface with the L3Harris High Frequency Radios in the Marine Corps inventory or currently under contract for purchase.
  • The proposed acquisition will be a Firm-Fixed Price CLINs on the existing base contract for Falcon II and Falcon III radios, ancillary components, and instructor training.
  • The Government intends to award the contract modification pursuant to 10 USC 2304(c)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(iii).
  • This acquisition is within the scope of Justification and Approval (J&A) 19,078, approved by Assistant Secretary of the Navy, Research, Development, and Acquisition on April 3, 2019.
  • The contract modification does not include a request for competitive quotes, and the Government is not seeking responses from industry at this time.

Statistics:

  • The Government intends to award Firm-Fixed Price CLINs on the existing base contract for Falcon II and Falcon III radios, ancillary components, and instructor training.
  • The proposed acquisition will be awarded to L3Harris Technologies, Inc., the original equipment manufacturer of the Marine Corps High Frequency Radio.
  • The acquisition falls within the scope of Justification and Approval (J&A) 19,078, approved by Assistant Secretary of the Navy, Research, Development, and Acquisition on April 3, 2019.
  • The NAICS code number for this requirement is 334220.
  • The Contracting Office Address is MARCORSYSCOM, 2200 LESTER STREET, QUANTICO, VA 22134-6050 USA.
  • The Primary Point of Contact is Brittany N. Dyess, brittany.dyess@usmc.mil.

Sources:

  • Solicitation No:N/A Notice Type:Special Notice (Original) Posted Date: Apr 12, 2021 Response Date:May 04, 2021
  • FAR 6.302-1, Justification and Approval (J&A) 19,078, approved by Assistant Secretary of the Navy, Research, Development, and Acquisition on April 3, 2019
  • 10 USC 2304(c)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(iii)