58 -- Personal Locator Beacons

This notice is being publicized in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) 5.101 requiring Contracting Officers to disseminate information for proposed contract actions expected to exceed $25,000.00. Further in accordance with FAR Part 6.302-1 it is the intent of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to make award to Microwave Monolithics, Inc. The Office of Investigative Technology (ST) has a requirement for (50) miniature SARSAT Personal Locator Beacons, MicrPLB, Model MBT-040600 Type GX, internal GPS, with an extended battery life of 48 hours. The PBLs must be small, pocket sized, handheld, and transportable on commerical passenger aircraft in accordance with the Department of Transportation regulations. In addition, only Microwave Monolithics produces Type Approved PLBs containing lithium cells authorized to transport on commercial passenger aircraft. Our investigation has found no other manufacturer which can provide a similar product. As a result it has been determined that Microwave Monlothics, Inc. is the only responsible source to provide the necessary equipment. If there are any concerns or issues with regard to DEA's intent please contact Catherine Bullard at (703) 495-6517 or by email @ [email protected].