Notice of Intent for Sole Source - Motorola Solutions Police Radios
Overview
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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), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 4, has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to award a sole source contract to Motorola Solutions for police radios and associated equipment. This procurement is for the Erie, PA VA Medical Center Police Service to replace aging inventory and ensure secure, interoperable communications.
Purpose & Scope
The VA intends to procure Motorola APX Next Portable Radios, APX 8500 Mobile Radios, and APX 8500 Base Stations, along with associated accessories, software licenses, and encryption. These items are critical for supporting daily law enforcement operations, officer safety, and emergency response at the Erie, PA VA Medical Center. The requirement includes:
- Thirty (30) Motorola APX NEXT portable radios
- Two (2) Motorola APX 8500 mobile radios
- One (1) Motorola APX 8500 base station
Contract Details
- Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract with no option years.
- Authority: FAR 6.302-1, "Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements."
- Set-Aside: None (sole source).
- Value: The procurement is over the micro-purchase threshold but not exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) of $350,000.
- Place of Performance: Erie, PA.
- NAICS: 334220 (Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing).
Justification
The VA's market research concluded that Motorola APX radios possess unique compatibility, interoperability, security, and performance characteristics that no alternative brand can fully meet. Transitioning to another manufacturer would necessitate significant reprogramming, infrastructure modifications, and increased operational risk, making Motorola Solutions the only responsible source.
Response & Timeline
This notice is an intent to award a sole source contract and is not a solicitation or request for offers. However, interested parties who believe they can meet the requirement may submit a capability statement by February 10, 2026, at 7:00 PM ET.
- Published: January 27, 2026
- Response Due: February 10, 2026
Contact Information
- Primary: Tyler Kraft (tyler.kraft@va.gov)
- Secondary: Andrea Aultman-Smith (andrea.aultman-smith@va.gov)