BK Technologies Named To U.S. Army Contract Receives Initial Task Orders

WEST MELBOURNE, FL / ACCESSWIRE / September 27, 2018 / BK Technologies, Inc. (NYSE American: BKTI) today announced that it has been selected as a supplier under the Subscriber Unit Radio and Accessory Contract (SURAC) issued by the U.S. Army; and received its first task orders under the contract totaling approximately $800,000. The task orders are for the Company’s BK Radio branded UHF portable radios and related accessories, which are anticipated to be delivered during the fourth quarter of 2018.

The U. S. Army has implemented the SURAC contract to serve as its primary contract vehicle for procuring P25 digital communications equipment. BK Technologies is one of five companies that have met the U.S. Army’s qualifications as specified by the contract. The maximum total value of the contract is $495 million over a five-year period that commenced on June 18, 2018, and ends on June 18, 2023. The contract does not specify purchase dates or quantities of equipment from any particular named supplier.

BK Technologies’ Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing Craig Price commented, “We are very excited and proud to be part of the U.S. Army’s SURAC contract and to receive the initial task orders. Being selected for this contract and then awarded task orders has been among our highest priorities and the focus of intense effort for well over a year.”

Mr. Price continued, “In SURAC, the U.S. Army now has a multi-year contract vehicle in place for procuring two-way communications equipment. Accordingly, it could be instrumental in stimulating new sales growth for BK. We are looking forward to connecting with potential new customers at U.S. Army installations nationwide, and demonstrating our exceptional products, capabilities and value.”

About BK Technologies

As an American manufacturer for over 70 years, BK Technologies is deeply rooted in the public safety communications industry, manufacturing high-specification communications equipment of unsurpassed reliability and value for use by public safety professionals and government agencies. Advances include a broad new line of leading digital two‑way radios compliant with APCO Project 25 specifications. BK Technologies’ products are manufactured and distributed worldwide under BK Radio and RELM brand names. The Company maintains its headquarters in West Melbourne, Florida and can be contacted through its web site at www.bktechnologies.com or directly at 1‑800‑821‑2900. The Company’s common stock trades on the NYSE American market under the symbol “BKTI.”

Forward-Looking Statements

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Company Contact:

BK Technologies, Inc.
Craig Price, SVP Sales & Marketing
(321) 984-1414

SOURCE: BK Technologies, Inc.

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