New bus radios

The Bureau of Indian Education, operating under the Department of the Interior, is issuing Request for Quote (RFQ) No. 140A2326Q0014 for the procurement of bus radios and related communications equipment. The solicitation seeks new mobile and handheld radios, along with associated accessories including antennas and microphones, all required to be in original manufacturer packaging. Quotes must include detailed product specifications and proof of product availability to demonstrate vendor capability. The evaluation will focus on vendors' ability to meet the technical specifications and delivery requirements outlined in the solicitation. The submission deadline is 5:00 p.m. Mountain Standard Time on November 24, 2025, with quotes to be submitted electronically to Charmaine Williams-James.

This solicitation is set aside exclusively for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) firms, with a size standard of 1,250 employees, significantly restricting competition to qualified minority-owned businesses. The specific equipment required includes 2 KNG Series Mobile Radios (KNGM150LPR), 2 Handheld Programming Smart Microphones (KAA0290S), 2 VHF Mobile Antennas (MWV1360S), and 2 Fixed Antenna Mounts (NMO-NTYPE). The procurement is structured as a firm-fixed-price purchase order with delivery required to the BIE Tse'ii'ahi' Community School located 18 miles west of Crownpoint, New Mexico by April 30, 2026. While a specific contract value is not disclosed in the documentation, the limited quantity of equipment and timeframe suggest a relatively small acquisition. This five-month performance period provides adequate lead time for equipment procurement and delivery to the New Mexico location.