APX™ 8000 & APX™ 8500 Radios

The Maryland Department of State Police Electronic Services Division is seeking proposals for the procurement of two-way radio equipment under Statewide Contract 060B7400088, specifically requesting 83 Motorola APX 8000 handheld radios and one APX 8500 mobile radio. The procurement is a fixed-price solicitation targeting Master Contractors with detailed technical specifications, including advanced features such as multi-band operation, P25 digital trunking, encryption capabilities (AES/DES-XL/DES-OFB), WiFi provisioning, and comprehensive radio management software licenses. The radios will be delivered to the Maryland Department of State Police located in Jessup, MD, with a delivery deadline of June 30, 2026. Proposals are due on November 20, 2025, and must be submitted exclusively through the State's eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA) e-procurement system. The primary evaluation criterion will be price, with the award made to the Master Contractor determined to be most advantageous to the State, and the primary point of contact is Julia Barrett, who can be reached at 410.379.9443.

The solicitation is exclusively designated for Master Contractors under the specific Statewide Contract, with no Small Business Reserve designation. The Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) goal is set at zero percent, indicating minimal restrictions on vendor participation. All awarded vendors must be registered and in Good Standing with the State of Maryland, and must provide both Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN) and Purchase Order (PO) numbers on invoices and packing slips. While specific award value details are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive build sheets suggest a significant investment in radio equipment and associated software licenses, with each radio unit requiring multiple enhanced features and accessories. The procurement represents a targeted upgrade to the state's radio communication infrastructure, focusing on advanced technological capabilities for emergency and communication services. Contractors will need to demonstrate compliance with the detailed technical specifications outlined in the APX 8000 and APX 8500 build sheets, which include extensive software enhancements, encryption capabilities, and management tools.