Motorola radios

The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime is procuring 6 Motorola APX6000 UHF R1 Model 2.5 Portable radios as part of a comprehensive communication equipment kit for the Navy Region Northwest Enterprise Land-Line Mobile Radio Management system. The procurement includes advanced features such as P25 programming, link layer authentication, submersible capability, 9600 baud trunking, ASTRO digital operation, AES encryption, TDMA operation, and GPS antenna capabilities, along with 15 single-unit IMPRES 2 battery chargers, 1 Radio Management Software License, and 6 individual Radio Management Online Licenses. This is a sole source acquisition under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) with Motorola Solutions Inc. as the approved source due to specific system compatibility requirements for secure communication capabilities that other radio systems cannot accommodate. Bidders must complete specific requirements including providing CAGE codes, signing required certifications, and submitting quotes FOB destination to Silverdale, WA with annotated lead times. The solicitation deadline is September 5, 2025, with quotes required to be submitted electronically via email to diana.baldwin@dla.mil.

This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside with a preference for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, and Motorola Solutions Inc. is identified as the sole approved source for this specialized radio equipment. The contract requires delivery to Navy Base Kitsap in Silverdale, WA 98315 by October 1, 2025, with contractors needing Defense Biometric Identification System access for base entry. The procurement involves exactly 6 radio units as part of Project #342-350, with the radios requiring programming with specific secure communication features that are essential for the Navy's Trunking System operations. Contractors must use Wide Area Workflow for electronic invoicing with submission frequency limited to no more than once every two weeks, and the contract includes strict cybersecurity and telecommunications equipment restrictions. The solicitation falls under NAICS code 334290 (Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing) and PSC code 5820 (Radio And Television Communication Equipment, Except Airborne), reflecting the specialized nature of the communication equipment being procured.