5820--Police Portable Security Radios, Accessories, & Installation
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the Network Contracting Office 2, is conducting a Sources Sought for Police Portable Security Radios, Accessories, & Installation for the Batavia & Buffalo VA Medical Centers. This market research aims to identify domestic sources capable of providing specific Motorola / Motorola Solutions products and associated services. This is not a solicitation, and no award will be made from this notice. Responses will inform the acquisition strategy for a potential future requirement. Responses are due by June 17, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The VA is seeking information on sources for:
- Motorola / Motorola Solutions APX™ NEXT Portable Radios (Model 4.5, All-Band) with features such as LTE, Radiocentral, ASTRO Digital CAI, Smartzone, AES/DES-XL/DES-OFB encryption, Fall Alert/Man-down, P25 9600 Baud Trunking, and VIQI VC Radio Operation.
- Motorola / Motorola Solutions APX™ 8500 All Band HP Mobile Radios with similar features and software licenses.
- Associated provisioning, programming, installation, and technical assistance services.
- Standalone items including desktop chargers and 2-wire earpieces.
- Submissions for "equal to items" must provide clear, compelling evidence that all salient characteristics are met.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office 2 (36C242)
- NAICS Code: 334111 (Information Technology Equipment System Configuration)
- Product Service Code: 5820 (Radio And Television Communication Equipment, Except Airborne)
- Response Due: June 17, 2026, 12:00 PM EST
- Published: June 3, 2026
Eligibility & Submission
The VA intends to award "made in America" items. While there is no specific set-aside for this Sources Sought, the VA is interested in manufacturers or distributors of small business manufacturers, and/or large businesses for Motorola / Motorola Solutions products. Respondents must indicate their business size status and eligibility for small business programs (SB, HUBZone, 8(a), SDB, WO, SDVOSB, VOSB, GSA/Federal Supply Schedule).
Responses should be emailed to Erskine.Shoulars@va.gov and include:
- Company details (name, address, POC, phone, email, authorized distributor info, delivery time).
- Small business program eligibility.
- A capability statement (max 5 pages). Commercial brochures are acceptable.
- Pricing information is encouraged for market research purposes only.
Additional Notes
This notice is for market research and planning purposes only. Respondents will not be notified of the evaluation results.