58--PACIFIC WEST REGION RADIO CACHE

The National Park Service, Pacific West Regional Office, intends to issue a sole source award to BK Technologies for National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC)-approved radios at Lake Mead National Recreational Area. The equipment being purchased must be compatible with the Wildland Fire Program which is mandated to utilize radio equipment by NIFC as well as mandatory use IDIQs. The KNG series of radios manufactured by BK Technologies are the only current generation model both approved and available. The Government intends to procure from only one source under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b). 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).