Canceled FC0002091 Barton RF Site - MD FiRST

This Purchase Order Request for Proposals (PORFP), issued by the Maryland Department of Information Technology under contract number FC0002091, procures Motorola D Series two-way radio equipment and related hardware exclusively for the Barton RF Site as part of Maryland's FirstNet-related communications infrastructure (MD FiRST). The procurement includes comprehensive radio communications system components such as ASTRO 25 FDMA and P25 Phase 2 TDMA core expansion licenses, D-Series multicarrier radio equipment with simulcast trunking and TDMA licenses, dual D-Series multichannel power amplifiers with two-year post-installation warranty, RFDS transmitter and receiver systems with diversity features, two DSC8500 site processors with integrated GNSS timing and Rubidium modules, network infrastructure including two SRX345 routers, alarm systems, equipment racks, power distribution components, and specified spare parts to ensure system redundancy and operational continuity. The system is configured for six operational frequency channels ranging from 769.21875 MHz to 799.96875 MHz, with channels 1 and 2 designated as active. The procurement requires delivery by June 1, 2026, to 1926 Greenspring Drive, Timonium, Maryland 21093. Proposals must be submitted through Maryland's eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA) e-procurement system by April 13, 2026, at 2:00 PM, with questions due by April 8, 2026, at 2:00 PM. Award recommendation will be based primarily on price as the evaluation criterion, and bidding contractors must be authorized Motorola resellers providing manufacturer suggested retail price screenshots, estimated ship dates, lead times, and a Mercury Affidavit if applicable.

This procurement is designated as a Small Business Reserve (SBR) set-aside and is limited exclusively to current Master Contractors already awarded contracts under the Radio Communications 2018 Master Contract (BPO #606B7400088), though interested bidders may submit a Letter of Authorization with their proposals. Bidders must comply with pricing validity requirements of at least 90 days after the bid due date and must not impose restocking fees for items returned due to damage or incorrect shipment. Invoices should be submitted electronically to doitfiscal.invoiceservice@maryland.gov with copies to sean.javins@maryland.gov and must include contractor information, invoice period, contract number, and purchase order number. The procurement integrates with existing MD FiRST communications infrastructure and requires compatibility with the specified Motorola D-Series equipment and licensing framework. The agency contact for this procurement is Cherise Edmonds at (410) 697-9672. The specific budget or award value is not disclosed in the available procurement documentation.