Public Safety Communications Equipment and Services (Two-Way Radios and Satellite Phones) (Statewide)

The New York State Office of General Services (OGS) Public Safety Communications Equipment and Services contract provides a comprehensive procurement vehicle for two-way radios and related communication technologies. The contract covers two primary lots: Lot 1 for Radio Equipment Only and Lot 2 for Radio Equipment and Services, with no bids received for the originally planned Lot 3 (Satellite Phone Equipment). Authorized users can procure a wide range of public safety communication equipment, including portable and mobile radios, radio infrastructure, repeaters, antennas, dispatch equipment, and accessories. The contract supports the acquisition of equipment, installation, integration, maintenance, and related services, utilizing classification codes 32, 43, 46, and 92 to define its broad technological scope.

The contract was awarded to 17 prime contractors, including notable vendors such as Motorola Solutions Inc, L3 Harris Technologies Inc, Bear Communications Inc, and BK Technologies Inc. Administered by the New York State Office of General Services, the contract is available to all state agencies and non-state agencies within New York, with a ten-year performance period from August 27, 2019, to August 26, 2029. The contract requires a competitive Second Tier Solicitation process for certain transactions over specific dollar thresholds, and allows for reseller participation. A key feature of the contract is its Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) participation goals, which mandate 15% representation for both Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women-owned Business Enterprises (WBE).

The individual Indefinite Delivery Vehicles (IDVs) under this contract demonstrate a robust and diverse approach to public safety communications procurement. Each of the 17 awarded IDVs provides statewide coverage, with contractors offering equipment and services through Lot 1 and/or Lot 2. While specific individual award values are not detailed, the contract's structure allows for competitive pricing through percentage discounts from list prices and approved markup rates for services. The contract includes provisions for annual price list updates, with increases limited by the Producer Price Index for communications equipment manufacturing. The multiple award approach ensures agencies can choose from a wide range of contractors, promoting competition and providing flexibility in meeting specific communication equipment and service needs across New York State's public safety organizations.