Oakland CBOC Activation Police Radio Equipment

The Department of Veterans Affairs seeks to identify qualified sources for Motorola APX NEXT portable radios and related equipment for the Oakland Community Based Outpatient Clinic, with responses due September 22, 2026. This is a Request for Information (RFI) for planning and market research purposes only and does not constitute a binding solicitation; responses cannot be accepted to form a contract.

Place of performance is San Francisco, California. The VA explicitly encourages responses from Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses. The procurement seeks six portable radios (Model H55TGT9PW8AN) along with software licenses, upgrades, batteries, chargers, microphones, and programming support. NAICS code is 334220, Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing; PSC is 5820, Radio and Television Communication Equipment.

Required equipment must meet extensive technical specifications including multi-band frequency operation (VHF, UHF Range 1/2, 700 MHz, and 800 MHz), P25 certification, integrated GPS and Bluetooth capabilities, submersible IP68 rating, Gorilla Glass touchscreen displays, advanced encryption (AES/DES with FIPS 140-2 Level 3 certification), LTE integration with SmartConnect/SmartLocate/SmartMapping features, adaptive noise suppression, and voice announcement functionality. All equipment must comply with the Buy American Act; manufacturers must certify that products are either manufactured in the United States or qualify as domestic end products with at least 60% U.S.-component costs. Respondents should provide company information, business size and socioeconomic status, detailed product specifications, supply availability with lead times, GSA Schedule information if applicable, pricing estimates for market research, manufacturing location documentation, and a capabilities statement. Responses should be submitted via email to Dr. Vinicky Ann Ervin at vinicky.ervin@va.gov.