NIGP 72574: Two-Way Radio, Portable, Including Vehicle Radio Relay Systems

NIGP 72574 Two-Way Radio, Portable, Including Vehicle Radio Relay Systems is an Item code that covers radio communications servicing and in-building RF enhancement systems for public safety and emergency responder operations. The code was inactivated for new use effective March 1, 2007, with referrals directed to NIGP 72688; however, recent state and local procurement activity continues under this legacy code. State and local governments soliciting under the code are primarily public safety departments and municipal governments procuring specialized radio communications infrastructure — including communications service monitoring equipment and turnkey emergency responder radio coverage systems (ERRCS) using bi-directional amplifiers and distributed antenna systems. Issuing bodies include county departments of public safety and city procurement offices responsible for multi-site emergency communications networks.

Recent opportunities reflect demand across Arizona and Maryland. The City of Phoenix Finance Central Procurement issued IFB 260355 in July 2026 for a five-year in-building radio frequency coverage revision contract, with responses due July 10, 2026, requiring turnkey ERRCS design, installation, testing, and optimization across three municipal airports under DBE-N program requirements and FAA compliance obligations; the contractor must hold minimum NICET certifications, provide three years of turnkey in-building RF enhancement experience, and meet NFPA 1225 and UL 2524 standards. Montgomery County Department of Public Safety issued solicitation 6621 in September 2026 for a Viavi ComXpert CX300 communications service monitor complete system, with proposals due October 27, 2026, targeting single-source equipment procurement for radio servicing capabilities.