Portable radios

The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime is procuring 11 portable radios through a sole source acquisition from Motorola Solutions, Inc., specifically requiring APX 6000 Series UHF R1 Model 3.5 portable radios and related accessories including antennas, batteries, management licenses, headsets, and authentication components. The procurement will be conducted under a firm fixed-price contract with delivery required to Puget Sound Naval Shipyard in Bremerton, Washington by July 31, 2025. Contractors must provide an authorized Motorola distributor certificate, complete all representations and certifications, maintain current SAM registration, and comply with cybersecurity standards including NIST SP 800-171 requirements unless the items qualify as Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS). The evaluation will focus on pricing completion for each contract line item, technical specifications compliance, and delivery lead times for FOB destination terms. The solicitation deadline is July 18, 2025, with all questions directed to naomi.larson@dla.mil.

This opportunity is designated as a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 334310 for Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing, with Motorola Solutions identified as the sole source vendor requiring authorized distributor participation. The solicitation encompasses 15 line items with specific technical configurations for advanced communication equipment featuring FIPS 140-2 Level 3 hardware encryption, dual microphone noise suppression, and support for ASTRO25 and P25 Phase 2 TDMA trunking standards. The radios include sophisticated features such as high-contrast color displays, intelligent lighting systems, over-the-air programming capabilities, and noise-resistant audio technologies designed for professional communication systems in challenging operational environments. Performance will occur at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard facility in Bremerton, Washington, with the contract structured as a simplified acquisition under FAR Parts 12 and 13.5 procedures. While specific contract values are not disclosed, the procurement represents a specialized acquisition for secure, adaptable portable radio equipment requiring technical expertise in advanced communication technologies.