5820--Portable Radios
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
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- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
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Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office 10, is soliciting quotes for Motorola Solutions MOTOTRBO R5 Portable Two-Way Radios and associated accessories. This Brand Name Only requirement aims to ensure reliable, secure, and interoperable radio communications for VA Police routine operations, emergency response, and critical incident management at the Chalmers P. Wylie VA Ambulatory Care Center in Columbus, OH. Quotes are due by May 8, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, programming, configuration, and delivery for 65 units of Motorola Solutions MOTOTRBO R5 portable two-way radios. These radios must be 400-512 MHz, 4W LKP Display WiFi/BT models. Associated accessories include standard chargers, Li-Ion IP67 2200T batteries, UHF whip antennas, standard medium model boxes, IMPRES Windporting RSMs, 5-year essential software, 5-year essential service, a radio USB programming cable, and radio programming software.
All radios must be new, current production models with full manufacturer warranty. They must be fully configured and programmed to align with existing VA Police operational requirements and integrate seamlessly with the current Motorola MOTOTRBO/DMR infrastructure. This includes specific channel templates, zone configurations, emergency button settings, and basic or enhanced privacy settings. The radios must meet MIL-STD-810H ruggedization and IP67 dust-tight and waterproof ratings.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order.
- Performance Period: 60 calendar days or less from the date of award. Work is expected to begin within 30 calendar days of award.
- Set-Aside: This opportunity is open to all sources.
- NAICS Code: 334220 (Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing).
- Solicitation Number: 36C25026Q0550.
- Quotes Due: May 8, 2026, by 5:00 PM EST.
- Published Date: May 5, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes must include a completed schedule with pricing and adequate documentation detailing the capabilities of the proposed products. Offerors must explicitly state their acceptance of the solicitation's terms and conditions or list any exceptions with rationale. Submissions are to be sent electronically via email to Gina P. Crank at gina.crank@va.gov. Award will be based on a comparative evaluation of quotes, selecting the response most advantageous to the Government. No telephone calls will be accepted.