Notice of Intent for Sole Source - Motorola Solutions Police Radios

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Integrated Service Network 4, through its Network Contracting Office (NCO) 4, has published a Notice of Intent for Sole Source procurement of police radio equipment from Motorola Solutions. This special notice announces the government's intention to award a sole source contract under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, which permits procurement from a single source when it is the only responsible source capable of meeting agency requirements. The contract will cover Motorola APX Next Portable Radios, APX 8500 Mobile Radios, and APX 8500 Base Station equipment for the Erie, Pennsylvania VA Medical Center Police Service. Motorola Solutions is located at 500 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60661. The notice was posted on January 27, 2026, and serves as formal notification of the government's intent to negotiate exclusively with Motorola Solutions rather than issuing a competitive solicitation.

The procurement is driven by the need to replace aging police radio inventory at the Erie VA Medical Center that no longer adequately supports daily operations, facility expansion, or interoperable emergency communications. The specific requirement includes thirty APX Next portable radios, two APX 8500 mobile radios, and one APX 8500 base station, along with associated accessories, software licenses, and encryption capabilities. The government conducted comprehensive market research through multiple channels including GSA Advantage and consultation with VA Police leadership, confirming that no alternative manufacturer provides compatible and approved solutions meeting operational, interoperability, and security requirements. This is a firm fixed price contract with no option years, executed under Simplified Acquisition Procedures with an estimated total cost exceeding the micro-purchase threshold but remaining below the $350,000 Simplified Acquisition Threshold. The notice is not a solicitation or request for offers; rather, it formally announces the government's intent to sole source, with the final determination remaining solely within the government's discretion. The applicable NAICS code is 334220 (Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing).