PSE01 Request for Quote-Category 5 Radio Equipment.docx

Request for Quote Radio Equipment

DFW-2026-087

Date: March 11, 2026

MA Department of Fish and Game Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (MassWildlife)

Attn: Debbie McGrath 1 Rabbit Hill Road Westborough, MA 01581

508-389-6304, debbie.mcgrath@mass.gov

Purpose of Procurement The Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (MassWildlife) is soliciting quotes from vendors on MA Statewide Contract PSE01 - Category 5 for the below listed items –

· 4x 136-175 MHz 5W NXDN Conventional (Limited Key Pad) Portable Kenwood radios

· 4x License Key for P25 Conventional

· 6x Li-Ion 2000 mAh Battery

· 4x 148-174 MHz SMA-F (Kenwood-Hytera TC & PD)

· 4x Program each radio with current code plug provided by MassWildlife

· 1x purchase Universal Cloning Cable for KNG P150 to Legacy Radios

· KAA0701 Universal Cloning Cable for BK Radios – 49er Communications Vendors who can provide all or part of the items listed above are encouraged to respond. Reasonable substitutions will be considered. Vendors are not guaranteed they will be awarded all items in their response and may need to provide an updated quote if we determine substitutions are not suitable or if we determine that certain items are available though another at a better price.

In your response, please provide the approximate number of days from bid award until product ships.

All terms and conditions of MA Statewide Contract PSE01 apply.

Deadlines:

Items must be delivered on or before June 15, 2026 to – MassWildlife Field Headquarters Attn: Debbie McGrath 1 Rabbit Hill Road Westborough, MA 01581 Questions:

Questions about this RFQ before bid award may be asked using the Q&A feature in COMMBUYS. Vendors should consult the vendor user guide at mass.gov/doc/using-the-qa-tab-within-a-commbuys-bid/download or contact the OSD Help Desk at 1-888-627-8283 or 617-720-3197 or OSDHelpDesk@mass.gov for assistance. OSD Help Desk hours are Monday – Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. EST excluding state holidays.

See COMMBUYS for Q&A deadline.

Evaluation Criteria:

Bid responses will be evaluated based on the following criteria –

· Cost. Considerable weight will be given to cost during the evaluation process.

· Turnaround Time. Vendors who are able to deliver items within 14 calendar days of receipt of bid award will be given special consideration.

· Small Business Purchasing Program (SBPP) participation: While all businesses, no matter the size or principal place of business, may submit responses to this solicitation, should a Small Business Purchasing Program (SBPP) participant respond and meet the best value criteria as described in this solicitation, the SBPP participant shall be awarded the contract. SBPP participants must be marked as an SBPP-registered business in COMMBUYS. For more information, please visit mass.gov/SBPP.

General Reminders:

· Shipping: All quotations shall indicate Free on Board (FOB) destination.

· Tax Exempt: The MA Department of Fish and Game (DFG) is sales tax exempt. Quotes and invoices shall not include sales tax.

· Invoices: Awarded bidder is to send invoice electronically to Debbie McGrath at debbie.mcgrath@mass.gov upon delivery of items.

· Bill Paying Policy: Bills are payable in accordance with the MA Comptroller’s Bill Payment Policy. Understanding Commonwealth Payments.

Responses:

Responses are to be submitted to the Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (MassWildlife) electronically via the “Create Quote” function contained in COMMBUYS system.

Vendors should consult the vendor user guide at mass.gov/lists/job-aids-for-vendors-using-commbuys or contact the OSD Help Desk at 1-888-627-8283 or 617-720-3197 or OSDHelpDesk@mass.gov for assistance. OSD Help Desk hours are Monday – Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. EST excluding state holidays.

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