NIGP 72678: Radios, Home and Auto (incl. Short-Wave Type)

NIGP 72678 Radios, Home And Auto (Incl. Short-Wave Type), an Item code, covers procurement of radio equipment and related systems by state and local governments, ranging from two-way emergency responder radio systems with in-building coverage infrastructure to handheld Motorola radios and accessories for law enforcement and other public safety operations. State and local buyers under this code include county sheriffs' offices, municipal public safety departments, and special-purpose cooperative purchasing vehicles that aggregate demand across multiple jurisdictions. The scope extends from turnkey design, installation, and optimization of distributed antenna systems and bi-directional amplifiers for emergency coverage to direct procurement of manufacturer-specific radios and related equipment for operational use.

Recent solicitation activity spans Arizona and California, with a notable multi-state cooperative opportunity. The City of Phoenix Finance Central Procurement issued IFB-26-0355 for in-building radio frequency coverage revision, a five-year turnkey emergency responder radio coverage system contract commencing August 25, 2026, with sealed offers due July 10, 2026; this procurement requires NICET-certified personnel, Arizona-licensed professional engineer sign-off, DBE-N compliance, and FAA compliance for three Phoenix airports. Santa Clara County has posted two RFQs for Motorola radios and accessories for the Office of the Sheriff—one posted July 16, 2026 (due July 24, 2026) and a prior RFQ posted June 9, 2026 (due June 17, 2026). Sourcewell, a Minnesota cooperative, released RFP #061626 for law enforcement equipment on behalf of participating entities including Washington counties (Franklin, Grant, Grays Harbor, Chelan, and Yakima) and jurisdictions throughout the United States and Canada, with proposals due June 16, 2026 at 3:30 p.m. Central Time through the Sourcewell Procurement Portal.