C--Intent to Sole Source: Grand Coulee Radio System
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 Bureau of Reclamation intends to procure specialized equipment, software, and engineering services on a sole-source basis to modernize the Grand Coulee Dam radio communications system. This effort involves a new Motorola P25 Phase 2 VHF simulcast system. Capability statements from interested parties are due by March 4, 2026.
Scope of Work
The modernization includes the design, supply, installation, and commissioning of a new Motorola P25 Phase 2 VHF simulcast system, associated distributed antenna systems, geo-redundant core sites, dispatch consoles, subscriber radios, and paging equipment. It also requires specific Motorola ASTRO 25/MCore software features, including Dynamic System Resilience, SmartConnect, Dynamic Dual Mode, and Dynamic Talkgroup Assignment. The system relies on proprietary Motorola firmware, configuration tools, and licensed software exclusively available through Motorola Solutions. Required engineering services must be performed by Motorola certified personnel to maintain system operability, cybersecurity, and Authority to Operate.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice (Intent to Sole Source)
- Set-Aside: None specified (sole source intent)
- Response Due: March 4, 2026, 22:00 UTC
- Published: February 27, 2026, 16:07 UTC
- Department/Agency: Interior / BUREAU OF RECLAMATION
Response Requirements
This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. However, responsible parties who believe they can provide a fully compatible, technically equivalent solution must submit a capability statement. This statement must demonstrate the ability to meet all Motorola-specific configuration, security, system integration, and interoperability requirements. Market research indicates Motorola is the only source capable of meeting the full technical, security, and interoperability requirements due to exclusive OEM capabilities for integration, firmware activation, and system-level configuration of its ASTRO 25 infrastructure.