IFB-25-004 Bendix-King BKR9000 handheld radios

The Texas A&M Forest Service has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB-25-004) to procure eight Bendix-King BKR9000 Tier 3.5 handheld radios and associated accessories for use in Mills County. The specific radios required are VHF 700/800 5000 CH models with full keypad in yellow, featuring Bluetooth, GPS, ADP encryption, and Phase 1 and 2 trunking capabilities. Each radio must include precise accessories such as a Surpass Ultra High-Capacity Battery Pack, Clamshell AA Battery Pack, Desktop 2-bay Charger, BKRangeMax Antenna, Heavy-Duty Speaker Microphone, and Holster Belt Clip. Bids are due by 1:00 PM Central Time on November 19, 2024, with written questions accepted until November 11, 2024, at 1:00 PM CT. The evaluation criteria will focus on best value, considering pricing, delivery timeframes, vendor capability, previous experience with Texas A&M Forest Service, and other relevant factors. No substitutions will be permitted to maintain equipment commonality, and bid prices must remain firm for 12 months from the bid opening date.

The procurement does not require a HUB Subcontracting Plan, as the Texas A&M Forest Service has determined that subcontracting opportunities are not probable for this contract. Vendors can submit bids via email to bids@tfs.tamu.edu, by fax to 979-458-7387, or by mail to the Texas A&M Forest Service Purchasing Department in College Station. The delivery destination is specified as Merkel, TX, with freight prepaid and allowed. While no specific budget range or estimated contract value is provided in the documentation, the contract includes provisions for potential additional equipment purchases within the 12-month pricing period. The solicitation includes standard state and federal contracting clauses covering topics such as conflict of interest, prohibition on contracts with companies boycotting Israel, and requirements related to human trafficking. Vendors should be prepared to demonstrate their ability to meet the precise technical specifications and provide the exact radio models and accessories as outlined in the IFB.