Motorola portable radios

The Defense Logistics Agency Maritime Puget Sound is soliciting bids for the procurement of 20 Motorola APX6000 UHF R1 Model 2.5 Portable Radios along with associated programming services and accessories. The contract includes multiple line items covering radio programming, P25 link layer authentication capabilities, submersible functionality, and various battery and charging configurations. Offerors must comply with extensive federal acquisition regulations, cybersecurity requirements, telecommunications security provisions, and detailed supply chain security standards including unique item identification and traceability documentation. The solicitation was issued on September 18, 2025, with a critical proposal submission deadline of September 22, 2025 at 07:00 AM, providing contractors with only a four-day response window. The procurement requires delivery by September 30, 2025, establishing an aggressive timeline from award to completion.

This opportunity is designated as a 100% set-aside for Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB), requiring offerors to demonstrate current WOSB certification through the SBA.gov platform. The procurement falls under NAICS code 334220 with a small business size standard of 1,250 employees, specifically targeting radio and television broadcasting and wireless communications equipment manufacturers. While no specific contract value is disclosed in the available documentation, the procurement involves 20 high-specification portable radios with advanced features including P25 authentication and submersible capabilities. The equipment and services will be delivered to Puget Sound Naval Shipyard in Bremerton, Washington, supporting defense communications infrastructure requirements. The solicitation specifically identifies Motorola Solutions, Inc. equipment, suggesting this may be a sole-source or brand-specific requirement for compatibility with existing defense communication systems.