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58 -- RADIO SET, MULTIBAND MAN PACK SOL F31601-96-RA032 DUE 011797 POC SSgt Solomon Porter, Contract Administrator, 910-394-6250 17. RADIO SET, MULTIBAND MAN PACK Harris Radio Sets. All quantities are 6 each: AN/PRC-117D(c). Multiband manpack radio set covering the low band VHF-FM(30-90MHZ), high band VHF-AM/FM(116-174MHZ), and UHF-AM/FM (225-420MHZ). Has capability to interoperate with low band VHF-FM radio sets, high band ground-to-air radios, and UHF SATCOM and LOS (line of sight) radios. Power output capabilities are: 30-90 MHZ = 1 to 10 WATTS; 116-174 MHZ = 1 to 10 WATTS; 225-420 MHZ = 1 to 10 WATTS for LOS; 290-318 MHZ = 1 to 20 WATTS for SATCOM. Also, has built in KY-57-58 (VINSON) COMSEC capability. Other features include quick look ECCM (frequency hopping) capability, fully solid-state design, synthesized for 25 KHZ increments plus 8 preset channels, half duplex operation, full self-test capability, channel scanning, and microprocessor control. Each AN/PRC-117D(C) consists of: RT-1715A/ U RECEIVER-TRANSMITTER; H250/U lightweight handset; 10012-0300 rechargeable nickel-cadmium battery; 10012-0201 manpack blade antenna-44in, 10012-0240 manpack antenna Ki t-10ft.; 10369-0205 dual band antenna-VHF/UHF (115-420 MHZ); 10012-0400 backpack harness. This acquisition is for supplies for which the Government does not own specifications or drawings to permit full and open competition. The Government intends to procure this item under the authority of 10 USC 2304(c)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1. Harris Corp. as the sole manufacturer of the Multiband man pack radio set, AN/PRC-117D(c), is the only known source with the knowledge, experience and technical data necessary for the manufacturer and the design/application requirements involved. Firms that recognize and produce the required items are encouraged to identify themselves. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which may be considered by the Government in determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to open the requirement to competition based on the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. (0352)

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