Special Operations Command Awards $390 Million for Harris Radios

Harris Corp., RF Communications Division, Rochester, New York, was awarded an estimated $390 million, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for the Special Operations Forces tactical communications next generation handheld radio. The majority of the work will be performed in Rochester, New York, with an estimated completion date of August 2020. Fiscal 2015 procurement funds in the amount of $2,500 are obligated to satisfy the minimum guarantee. Additional funding shall be obligated on a delivery order basis. This contract was competitive acquisition, with three proposals received. The Special Operations Command Contracting Office, Tampa, Florida, is the contracting activity.