J063--Radio Maintenance
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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.
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 VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, is soliciting proposals for Annual Maintenance of Motorola Astro 25 Radio Systems and Infrastructure. This Firm-Fixed-Price contract is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. Offers are due by April 17, 2026, at 11:00 AM PDT.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires comprehensive annual maintenance, repair, and replacement services to ensure 24/7 communication capabilities for the Motorola Astro 25 radio systems and infrastructure. Key deliverables include:
- Equipment Coverage: Maintenance for 100 APEX Next, 27 APX 8000, 45 APEX 8500 mobile radios, and 1 NICE MCC7500 IP Logger system (with playback station, NRX/NIR, server/backup).
- Maintenance Services: Quarterly Preventive Maintenance Inspections (PMI), component maintenance, provision of replacement parts, equipment, and software, including uninterrupted power systems.
- Technical Support: Remote Technical Support for infrastructure issues (adhering to ISO 9001 and TL 9000 standards), Network Hardware Repair with Advanced Replacement, Security Update Service for ASTRO 25 compatibility, On-site Infrastructure Response, and Annual Preventive Maintenance.
- System Upgrades: System Upgrade Agreement II (SUA II) for public safety radio system release updates and NICE Gold Maintenance with Remote Access.
- APX NEXT Capabilities: Support for SmartProgramming, SmartConnect, SmartLocate, SmartMapping, and SmartMessaging.
- Required Certifications: Offerors must possess Motorola Service Elite Specialist, Nice Logger Certified, R56 certified installer, and a Tessco Reseller Agreement.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Combined Synopsis/Solicitation.
- Period of Performance: A Base Year plus four (4) Option Years. Option Year 1 includes additional services such as 26 microwave radios for emergency call boxes and 100 additional APX Next portables. Subsequent option years include previous services and SUA II.
- NAICS Code: 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance) with a $34 Million size standard.
- Place of Performance: VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Los Angeles, CA 90073.
Submission & Evaluation
- Questions Due: April 7, 2026, 11:00 AM Pacific Time.
- Offers Due: April 17, 2026, 11:00 AM PDT.
- Submission Method: Electronic submission to david.odne@va.gov. Offers must be submitted as two separate files: one for General Information and Price/Cost Schedule, and another for Special Standards of Responsibility. Zip files and facsimile offers are not accepted.
- Evaluation: Award will be based on the lowest-priced offer that is reasonable, within available funding, and meets standards of responsibility, including past performance.
- Eligibility: This is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. Offerors must be certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database and registered in the VA's financial system.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact David Odne, Contract Specialist, at david.odne@va.gov or (562) 766-2328.