NIGP 72688: Two-Way Radio, Portable, Including Vehicle Radio Relay Systems

NIGP 72688 Two-Way Radio, Portable, Including Vehicle Radio Relay Systems (Item) encompasses portable two-way radios, mobile radio equipment, radio accessories, and related maintenance and installation services that state and local governments procure for public safety agencies, school transportation fleets, water departments, and emergency management operations. Current solicitation activity shows demand for Motorola portable radios with batteries and chargers, Project 25 (P25) digital radio systems with encryption and multikey capabilities, in-building radio frequency coverage enhancement using distributed antenna systems and bi-directional amplifiers, vehicle-mounted communication systems integration, and full-lifecycle preventive maintenance, repairs, programming, and technical support. Issuing bodies span county purchasing offices (Brevard County, Santa Clara County), city procurement departments (Philadelphia, Phoenix), state departments (Oregon Department of State Fire Marshal, State of Georgia), independent school districts (Hillsborough County Schools, Northside Independent School District), and regional cooperative purchasing vehicles (Sourcewell). School districts appear as repeat buyers, particularly for fleet communication system services bundled with camera and navigation equipment.

Activity concentrates in Florida, California, Texas, and Oregon. Representative recent opportunities include the City of Philadelphia's RFQ for Motorola DTR700 radios with battery and charger (Solicitation B2728198, due October 15, 2026) as a micro purchase under a requirements contract not to exceed $45,000 annually; Brevard County's sealed-bid procurement for P25 user terminal equipment provision and five-year maintenance across 45 public safety agencies (Bid B-4-26-30, due August 14, 2026) with 24/7 emergency response and on-site service requirements; the City of Phoenix's IFB for five-year in-building radio frequency coverage design and installation to support emergency responder communications across three airport facilities (IFB 26-0355, responses due July 10, 2026), subject to DBE-N compliance; the Hillsborough County School Board's ITQ for inspection, installation, and repair of two-way radio systems and related vehicle communication equipment across a fleet serving approximately 225,000 students (Solicitation 26197ITQDST, due June 3, 2026); and Sourcewell's RFP for law enforcement equipment on behalf of multiple participating counties and agencies (RFP 061626, due June 16, 2026) expanding access to contracting solutions across thousands of governmental entities nationwide.