Pocket Routers

Solicitation Number: H9225726QE033
Procurement Title: FY26 G-6 STK Pocket Routers (Puli GL-XE300) – Brand Name Only
Classification Code (PSC): 7A21 – IT and Telecom - Network: Routers, Hubs, Switches, etc. (Hardware)
NAICS Code: 449210 – Electronics and Appliance Retailers ($40.0M Small Business Size Standard)
Set-Aside Status: 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside
Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Commercial Purchase Order
Response / Quote Due Date: 21 September 2026 at 10:00 AM Eastern Time (ET)
Primary Point of Contact: Samuel Williams, Contracting Officer, samuel.williams1@socom.mil, 910-440-0773

1. GENERAL INFORMATION & SYNOPSIS DETAILS

This is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS / SOLICITATION for commercial products prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation is attached hereto.

• Solicitation Document: Request for Quotation (RFQ) H9225726QE033 is hereby issued.

• Provisions & Clauses: The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2026-01 / Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) / Special Operations Federal Acquisition Regulation Policy Implementers (SOF PI).

• Set-Aside: This acquisition is issued as a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 449210 (Small Business Size Standard: $40.0 Million).

• Issuing Activity: Marine Forces Special Operations Command (MARSOC), 400 RR (Bldg), Rifle Range Road, Camp Lejeune, NC 28460-0101 (DoDAAC: H92257).

2. REQUIREMENT DESCRIPTION & SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES (CLIN 0001)

MARSOC has a requirement for 311 Each of the following commercial networking hardware items:

• Item Description: Puli (GL-XE300) 4G LTE Wireless Security Gateway with integrated Quectel EC25-AF Module.

• Manufacturer: GL Technologies (Hong Kong) Limited / GL.iNet

• Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): GL Net Puli 4G LTE GL-XE300

• Quantity: 311 Each

• Unit of Issue: Each (EA)

• Pricing Arrangement: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP)

• Technical Specifications:

  • Processor: CPU QCA9531 @ 650 MHz

  • Memory / Storage: DDR2 128MB / NOR Flash 16MB + NAND Flash 128MB

  • Wi-Fi Protocol & Speed: IEEE 802.11b/g/n, 300 Mbps (2.4 GHz)

  • Antennas: 2 x Internal Wi-Fi, 2 x Internal full-band LTE antennas (700 MHz ~ 2.7 GHz)

  • Cellular Module: Mini PCIe, CAT 4 (Quectel EC25-AF pre-installed)

  • Battery: 5,000 mAh rechargeable lithium-polymer battery

  • Interface / Ports: 1 x WAN Ethernet Port (10/100 Mbps), 1 x LAN Ethernet Port (10/100 Mbps), 1 x USB 2.0 Port, 1 x MicroSD (TF) Card Slot

  • Power Requirements: USB Type-C, 5V/2A input (with battery); power consumption <4.4W

  • Dimensions / Weight: 120 x 74 x 28 mm / 223.5 g

  • Package Contents: Puli (GL-XE300) gateway, Ethernet cable, User Manual, 5V/3A power adapter with US plug.

3. BRAND NAME ONLY NOTICE (NO SUBSTITUTIONS)

NOTICE OF BRAND NAME ONLY REQUIREMENT:
In accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) and FAR 5.102(a)(6), this acquisition is restricted to the specific manufacturer brand name and part number identified above (GL.iNet Puli GL-XE300 with EC25-AF module).

• No substitutes, alternative brands, or "equal" commercial items will be considered or accepted.

• Any quotation proposing an alternate make, model, or equivalent product will be determined Technically Unacceptable and eliminated from further evaluation.

• The formal Brand Name Justification has been executed by the Contracting Officer and is posted as an attachment to this SAM.gov notice in accordance with FAR 5.102(a)(6).

4. DELIVERY & INSPECTION/ACCEPTANCE TERMS

• Delivery Schedule: Delivery shall be made on or before 30 November 2026 (Delivery: 60 Calendar Days After Date of Contract Award).

• Delivery Terms: Free on Board (FOB) Destination. All shipping and freight handling costs must be bundled into the proposed unit prices.

• Delivery & Inspection/Acceptance Location:
  DoDAAC: M20970
  Commanding Officer
  MAR RDR SPT GROUP, PSC BOX 20117
  Camp Lejeune, NC 28542-0117
  United States

• Inspection & Acceptance: Final inspection and acceptance shall take place at Destination by the Government receiving authority.

5. BASIS FOR AWARD & EVALUATION METHODOLOGY (FAR 52.212-2)

The Government will award a Firm-Fixed-Price purchase order resulting from this solicitation to the responsible small business offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation is most advantageous to the Government, using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection methodology.

Quotes will be evaluated under the following two factors:

1. Factor 1: Technical Acceptability

2. Factor 2: Price

Evaluation Steps:

1. Price Ranking: All timely quotations received from responsible offerors will be ranked by Total Evaluated Price (CLIN 0001: 311 units × quoted unit price, inclusive of FOB Destination shipping).

2. Technical Review of Lowest Price: Only the lowest-priced quote will be evaluated for Technical Acceptability.

   • To be determined Technically Acceptable, the offeror must quote the exact Brand Name items specified in the Schedule of Supplies (GL.iNet Puli GL-XE300 with EC25-AF module).

   • Products must be brand-new, genuine items with standard manufacturer warranty; refurbished, remanufactured, gray-market, or counterfeit items will not be accepted (DFARS 252.246-7008).

   • The offeror must confirm ability to meet the required delivery schedule on or before 30 November 2026.

3. Award Decision: If the lowest-priced quote is evaluated as Technically Acceptable and the price is determined fair and reasonable, award will be made without further evaluation of other quotes. If the lowest-priced quote is deemed Technically Unacceptable, the Government will evaluate the next lowest-priced quote, and so forth.

6. QUOTE SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS (FAR 52.212-1 ADDENDUM)

To be considered for award, interested small business vendors must submit a complete quotation conforming to the instructions below:

1. Submission Method & Email Address: Quotes must be submitted via email directly to the Contracting Officer:

   • Contracting Officer: Samuel Williams

   • Email: samuel.williams1@socom.mil

   • Subject Line: Quote Submission - RFQ H9225726QE033 (FY26 G-6 STK Pocket Routers) - [Vendor Name]

2. Deadline for Submission: Quotes must be received no later than Monday, 21 September 2026 at 10:00 AM Eastern Time (ET). Late quotes will not be considered.

3. Submission Package Content:

   • Completed SF 1449: Signed Blocks 30a–30c of RFQ H9225726QE033, including completed unit and extended pricing in Section B (Page 3).

   • Vendor Identification: Provide Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), CAGE Code, TIN, and Small Business socioeconomic status.

   • Technical Affirmation: Affirmation that genuine GL.iNet Puli GL-XE300 with EC25-AF module will be provided and that delivery will be completed FOB Destination on or before 30 November 2026.

   • Certifications & Representations: Completed copies of:

     • FAR 52.229-11 (Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements - Notice and Representation)

     • DFARS 252.204-7017 (Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services - Representation)

     • Active registration status in SAM.gov at time of quote submission.

4. Questions Regarding RFQ: All contractual and technical questions must be submitted in writing via email to samuel.williams1@socom.mil and jordan.d.orellanabuitron.mil@socom.mil no later than 18 September 2026 at 12:00 PM ET.

7. SOLICITATION ATTACHMENTS

The following documents are attached to this SAM.gov notice:

1. H9225726QE033.pdf – Standard Form 1449 / Full Solicitation Document

2. Brand_Name_Justification_H9225726QE033.pdf – Approved Single Source / Brand Name Justification (FAR 13.106-1(b))