BK Technologies Receives $12.9 Million in Orders from USDA Forest Service for BKR 5000 Radios.

BK Technologies has received multiple purchase orders totaling $12.9 million from the USDA Forest Service for BKR 5000 radios, marking the largest single BKR 5000 order to date. The orders are part of the agency's life cycle replacement program and are expected to be fulfilled within 180 days. The US Forest Service administers national forests and grasslands, and the radios will support their mission in demanding wildfire operations. BK Technologies is proud to be a trusted partner to the USFS and is committed to driving innovation in public safety communications.

BK Technologies Corporation (NYSE American: BKTI) has announced the receipt of multiple purchase orders totaling $12.9 million from the United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service (USFS) for its BKR 5000 handheld portable radios. The orders, received in July 2025, represent the largest single BKR 5000 order since the product's launch. The orders are part of the USFS's life cycle replacement program and are expected to be fulfilled within a 180-day performance period [1].

The BKR 5000 radios will support the critical communications needs of the USFS across its network of 154 national forests and 20 national grasslands, covering 193 million acres in 43 states, the Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico. The selection of the BKR 5000 reflects its reliability in mission-critical scenarios where communication failures can have life-threatening consequences. John Suzuki, CEO of BK Technologies, commented, "In the demanding conditions of remote wildfire operations, dependable, high-performance communication is non-negotiable. We're proud to be a trusted partner to the USFS, supporting their mission with our field-proven BKR 5000 handheld portable radio" [1].

The size and timing of these orders are particularly significant. Federal procurement cycles typically accelerate in the Q3-Q4 of the fiscal year as agencies execute against budgeted funds, but this July (Q4) procurement indicates strong execution against the Forest Service's communications modernization initiatives. The life cycle replacement designation confirms this represents planned, budgeted spending rather than emergency procurement [2].

With climate change driving more frequent and severe wildfires, federal agencies are likely prioritizing communications infrastructure upgrades, potentially creating a sustained demand pipeline for BK Technologies' products. The purchase activity, including the largest single BKR 5000 order to date, underscores BK Technologies' strong position in the Federal Wildland Fire space [1].

References:
[1] https://www.bktechnologies.com/bk-technologies-receives-multiple-purchase-orders-totaling-12-9-million/
[2] https://www.stocktitan.net/news/BKTI/bk-technologies-receives-multiple-purchase-orders-totaling-12-9-yppyvf8isvfl.html