Narrowband  |  2025-08-05

BK Technologies Receives Multiple Purchase Orders Totaling $12.9 Million from USDA Forest Service for BKR 5000 Radios

Curated by: Gert Jan Wolf - Editor-in Chief for The Critical Communications Review

BK Technologies Corporation (NYSE American: BKTI) (the “Company” or “BK Technologies”), a provider of advanced public safety communications solutions, today announced that it has received multiple purchase orders in July totaling $12.9 million from the United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service (“USFS”) for its BKR 5000 radios. The orders are part of the agency’s life cycle replacement program and are expected to be fulfilled within a 180-day performance period.

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. July’s orders—featuring the largest single purchase of the BKR 5000 since its debut—underscore our position as a leading communications provider in the Federal Wildland Fire space. As wildland fire activity intensifies, federal procurement is gaining real momentum, and BK Technologies is delivering when it matters most. We’re excited to continue driving innovation as USFS advances its communications capabilities.”

The United States Forest Service is an agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture that administers the nation’s 154 national forests and 20 national grasslands covering 193 million acres of land in 43 states, the Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico. The USDA Forest Service plays an integral role managing and patrolling our national forest system, while also assisting the millions of hikers, campers environmental and recreational enthusiasts who visit these national sites every year.