5820--5820--Motorola APX Next Police Portable Radios
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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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 Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), through Network Contracting Office 4, has awarded a firm fixed-price contract to Motorola Solutions, Inc. for the procurement of Motorola APX Next Police Portable Radios and associated communication equipment. This award supports the VA Medical Center Police Service in Erie, PA, ensuring secure and interoperable law enforcement communications.
Scope of Work
The procurement includes the following hardware and support components:
- Thirty (30) Motorola APX NEXT portable radios.
- Two (2) Motorola APX 8500 mobile radios.
- One (1) Motorola APX 8500 base station.
- Associated accessories, software licenses, and encryption modules.
These units are intended to replace aging inventory and provide the VA Police Service with critical capabilities for daily law enforcement operations, officer safety, and emergency response interoperability with local and federal partners.
Contract & Timeline
- Award Number: 36C24426P0168
- Award Amount: $279,864.14
- Award Date: February 9, 2026
- Awardee: Motorola Solutions, Inc. (UEI: HFK9V1G2B513)
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source / Brand Name Only)
Evaluation
This was a sole-source award justified under FAR 6.302-1 (Only One Responsible Source) and FAR 13.106-1. The VA determined that Motorola APX radios are the only units capable of meeting the specific technical, security, and interoperability requirements of the existing police infrastructure. Market research confirmed that transitioning to a different manufacturer would result in significant costs for reprogramming and infrastructure modifications.
Additional Notes
The original solicitation for this requirement was issued under number 36C24426Q0238. The primary point of contact for this award is Contract Specialist Tyler Kraft.