Motorola radio coverage

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 7 (VA VHA VISN 7) has issued a Special Notice regarding radio communication services for the William Jennings Bryan Dorn VA Medical Center in Columbia, South Carolina. The notice indicates an intent to sole source a contract for radio communication equipment and services using Motorola APX 8000 radios. The opportunity is specifically focused on establishing interoperability between VA Police and local/statewide law enforcement agencies across fifteen statewide radios positioned at various community-based outpatient clinics. The contract is structured as a base year with four potential option years, targeting small business vendors in the radio and wireless communications equipment manufacturing sector. The notice was posted on April 21, 2025, with a response deadline of April 25, 2025 at 12 PM Eastern Time.

The primary objective of this Special Notice is to secure radio communication services that enable seamless communication for critical situations such as criminal pursuits, active crimes, and potential active/bomb threats. Eligible contractors must be small businesses classified under NAICS code 334220 and capable of providing services through Product Service Code J049. Motorola Solutions' Palmetto 800 network has been identified as the sole provider of 800 MHz radio services for interoperability in South Carolina, which significantly influences the contracting approach. The place of performance is the VA Medical Center, with radio coverage required 24/7, including federal holidays. Contractors interested in this opportunity must submit their response to Jessica Cummings from the VA Network Contracting Office (NCO) 7 in Atlanta, GA, by the specified deadline. The contract aims to enhance communication capabilities and security protocols for VA Police across multiple facilities in South Carolina by leveraging specialized radio communication technology.