JPS ROIP LCR Equipment

The Kentucky National Guard has published a Special Notice announcing its intent to conduct a brand name/sole source procurement for JPS ROIP LCR equipment through the Department of Defense. The procurement specifically targets JPS Interoperability Solutions, LLC for the acquisition of RSP-Z2 Dual Channel Top Level Interoperability devices, cables, Z-Series Controllers (up to 24 resources), and MCC-4 and MCC-8 Multi-Channel Desktop Consoles. This procurement is set aside exclusively for small businesses under FAR Part 52.219-6 and will be conducted using simplified acquisition procedures under FAR Part 13. The notice was posted on August 26, 2025, and serves as a notification of the government's intent to proceed with a sole source award. However, the agency has indicated that vendors believing they can meet the government's requirements may submit capability statements for consideration.

The primary purpose of this procurement is to support Emergency Support Operations missions by ensuring seamless integration with Kentucky's existing DMARCS communication system, which spans 13 areas statewide and represents over $3 million in infrastructure investment. Interested contractors must submit capability statements by September 15, 2025, and must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to submission. Key eligibility requirements include being a JPS Authorized Distributor/Reseller, ensuring all items are TAA compliant with country of origin documentation provided, and maintaining manufacturer warranty coverage with no substitutions accepted. The procurement will enable expanded crossbanding capabilities between various agencies including Kentucky State Police, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, and state, county, and local fire and rescue services. The justification emphasizes that alternative manufacturers' equipment cannot integrate with the current network without creating security risks and violating DoD regulatory frameworks.