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

This contract vehicle provides comprehensive public safety communications equipment and related services to authorized users throughout New York State. Procurable items include two-way radio systems (portable, mobile, and desktop radios), radio infrastructure components (repeaters, antennas, frequency equipment, microwave radios), dispatch consoles, site hardware, batteries, accessories, and satellite phone equipment. Services available under the contract encompass installation, integration, remedial maintenance, and preventative maintenance, with 24/7 maintenance availability required and response times ranging from two continuous hours for priority emergencies to two business days for routine service requests. The contract is structured in two active lots: Lot 1 covers radio equipment only, while Lot 2 includes radio equipment paired with installation and maintenance services. Purchases exceeding $5,000 for equipment or $10,000 for equipment with services or services-only require a competitive Second Tier Solicitation involving a minimum of three contractors or resellers, with direct engagement permitted below these thresholds. Reseller participation is authorized under prime contractor agreements.

The contract is administered by the New York State Office of General Services and is available to all state agencies and non-state authorized users statewide. Nineteen prime contractors currently hold awards across nine geographic regions, including major vendors such as Motorola Solutions Inc, L3 Harris Technologies Inc, BK Technologies Inc, and various regional providers. The contract period runs from August 27, 2019, through August 26, 2029, following a five-year extension approved in January 2025. Equipment pricing is structured as percentage discounts from manufacturer list price or MSRP with F.O.B. destination delivery, while services are priced as total hourly rates based on New York State prevailing wage requirements plus approved markups. The contract maintains a 30% Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) participation goal, with 15% each for Minority Business Enterprises and Women Business Enterprises.