NIGP 83847: Emulators, Telecommunication

NIGP 83847 Emulators, Telecommunication is an Item code covering wireless communication hardware and related services that state and local governments procure for law enforcement, public safety, and agency-wide telecommunications infrastructure. Recent solicitations show state and local buyers acquiring Motorola radios and accessories, cellular and wireless infrastructure services, pager systems, and satellite voice and data services alongside equipment installation, technical support, and network buildout. The issuing bodies span county sheriff offices, state information resource departments, and cooperative purchasing vehicles serving multi-jurisdiction and nationwide public-sector participation including law enforcement agencies, school districts, and special-purpose districts.

County of Santa Clara issued an RFQ in June 2026 for Motorola radios and accessories for the Office of the Sheriff (response due June 17, 2026). The Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) posted an indefinite-quantity, multiple-award RFQ for the Texas Agency Network (TEX-AN) covering cellular, wireless, pager, and satellite services with related equipment and infrastructure (responses due July 23, 2026). Sourcewell, a Minnesota local government unit and service cooperative, issued an RFP for Law Enforcement Equipment on behalf of participating entities across Washington state and nationwide jurisdictions (proposals due June 16, 2026). Recent activity concentrates in Texas and the Pacific Northwest, with broader reach through cooperative purchasing agreements. The DIR procurement emphasizes past performance (45% weight), technical approach (40%), and account organization (15%); respondents must satisfy pass-fail requirements including VetHUB subcontracting good-faith effort, WCAG 2.0–2.2 accessibility conformance, and financial review with valid DUNS numbers. Pricing must reflect firm, fixed rates from published commercial price lists or market rates.