Public Safety Grade Wireless

The Massachusetts ITT72 Public Safety Grade Wireless (PSGW) statewide contract provides comprehensive cellular services and devices exclusively for public safety entities and first responder organizations. The vehicle offers voice, data, and SMS services with specialized wireless communication solutions designed for emergency services, critical infrastructure sectors, and government organizations. Eligible participants include state agencies, local governments, ambulance services, police and fire departments, courts, and other organizations with specific North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes related to public safety and critical infrastructure. Services encompass cellular equipment, accessories, nationwide coverage, device procurement, and specialized public safety wireless data services with enterprise-level capabilities.

The contract is managed by the Massachusetts Operational Services Division (OSD) and features two prime contractors: AT&T Corp. (FirstNet) and Cellco Partnership (Verizon Wireless). The current contract period runs from June 30, 2022, to December 31, 2025, with a potential maximum contract value of $303 million. The statewide vehicle covers Massachusetts government entities and is structured as a fee-for-service contract with ceiling/not-to-exceed pricing rates that can be further negotiated. Both prime contractors have a 1% Supplier Diversity Program commitment, and purchases can be executed through the COMMBUYS platform. Purchasing entities can solicit quotes and make direct equipment purchases under this comprehensive public safety wireless communication contract.