Sources Sought for Motorola radio based communication 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 Mission Installation Contracting Command (MICC) Dugway Proving Ground (DPG), UT, is conducting market research via a Sources Sought Notice to identify capable vendors for a Motorola Radio System Upgrade. This initiative aims to procure a new communication system for security forces at DPG. Responses will help determine the procurement strategy, including potential small business set-asides. Statements of interest are due by January 29, 2026, 5:00 PM local time.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves the purchase, installation, and programming of a Motorola-based communication system. Key components include:
- 40 APX 8000 All Band Portable Radios with associated accessories (batteries, encryption, programming).
- 19 APX8500 All Band Mobile Radios with accessories (antennas, software licenses, warranties).
- 4 Base Stations (APX8500) with accessories (power supplies, antennas, microphones).
- 10 Multi-unit charging stations.
- Removal of obsolete hardware.
- Basic user training.
- Manufacturer warranties and technical documentation. The statutory authority for potential brand name procurement is 41 U.S.C. §1901 (FAR 13.501).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- NAICS Code: 334220 (SBA Size Standard: 1,250 employees)
- Set-Aside: May be set aside for small businesses (including 8(a), SDB, HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB) or procured through full and open competition, based on market research.
- Response Due: January 29, 2026, 5:00 PM local time
- Published: January 14, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
Interested parties must submit a statement of interest (maximum 5 pages) via email to jackson.b.martinez.civ@army.mil. Responses should detail:
- Firm information (name, POC, CAGE, UEI, NAICS, business size/status).
- Interest in prime contracting or subcontracting/teaming.
- Previous experience with similar requirements.
- Commercial availability, pricing, delivery, and terms.
- Recommendations for structuring the contract for small business competition.
- Identification of any restrictive practices.
- Recommendations for improving the approach/specifications/PWS. Responses will inform the government's decision on the procurement strategy and potential set-asides.
Additional Notes
This is a market research notice only and does not constitute a solicitation (RFQ/IFB/RFP). No quotes or proposals are being accepted at this time, and the Government will not pay for information submitted. Potential offerors should monitor sam.gov for any future solicitation. A site visit may be conducted if sufficient interest is identified.