5820--Portable Radios

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 10, is soliciting quotes for Motorola Solutions MOTOTRBO R5 Portable Two-Way Radios and associated accessories for the Chalmers P. Wylie VA Ambulatory Care Center. This is a brand name only requirement to ensure compatibility with existing Motorola MOTOTRBO/DMR infrastructure for emergency management and facility operations. The solicitation number is 36C25026Q0550, and the associated NAICS Code is 334220. Quotes are due by May 8, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST, to Gina P. Crank via email at gina.crank@va.gov. The contract type will be firm-fixed price, and the work is to be completed within 60 calendar days of award. The contractor must provide fully configured radios and accessories, including programming aligned to the existing VA system and a 5-year manufacturer's service coverage. Contractor personnel are subject to background investigations and security requirements.

This amendment to a previous solicitation from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) outlines the requirement for Motorola Solutions MOTOTRBO R5 portable two-way radios and accessories for the VA Central Ohio Healthcare System. The objective is to maintain reliable, secure, and interoperable radio communications for VA Police and emergency management, integrating with the existing Motorola MOTOTRBO/DMR infrastructure. The solicitation specifies a firm-fixed-price contract with a 60-calendar-day performance period for delivery and configuration. A justification for a single-source award to Motorola Solutions highlights the unique compatibility and advanced features of the R5 platform, which include enhanced audio, ruggedization, Wi-Fi with WPA3 security, and Bluetooth 5.2, to avoid interoperability risks and additional costs associated with alternative manufacturers. The contractor must provide new, current production models with a 5-year service coverage and ensure personnel security requirements are met.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing a presolicitation notice for portable radios for the Chalmers P. Wylie VA Ambulatory Care Center in Columbus, Ohio. The solicitation number is 36C25026Q0550, with a response date extended to May 15, 2026, at 5 PM Eastern Time. This requirement falls under Product Service Code 5820 and NAICS Code 334220. The contracting officer, Gina P. Crank, can be reached at gina.crank@va.gov for inquiries regarding this procurement.