IFB-25-006 Bendix-King KNG-M150R mobile radios

The Texas A&M Forest Service is conducting an Invitation for Bid (IFB-25-006) to procure twenty-two (22) Bendix-King KNG-M150HPR high output mobile radios with specific accessories for use in Montague County. The procurement requires mobile radios operating on 136-174 MHz in P25 format, including a KAA0660 Remote Control Head with KAA0638 install kit, a KAA0636 17' cable, and a KAA0290S Smart microphone. Bids must be submitted by 3:00 PM Central Time on November 19, 2024, with submission options including email to bids@tfs.tamu.edu, fax to (979)458-7387, or mail/hand delivery to the Texas A&M Forest Service Purchasing Department in College Station. Written questions were due by November 11, 2024, at 1:00 PM CT, with any required addendum issued by November 14, 2024. The agency reserves the right to make awards based on low line item bid, low total of line items, or any combination that best serves its interests, with no substitutions allowed to maintain equipment commonality. Bid prices must remain firm for 12 months from the bid opening date.

The solicitation encourages the use of Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs), though a HUB Subcontracting Plan is not required for this contract. An Addendum (Addendum No. 1) was issued noting that the originally specified KNG-M150R radios have been discontinued and replaced with KNG-M150HPR radios, with certain accessory specifications modified. Bidders must acknowledge receipt of the addendum by signing and returning the document, or risk bid disqualification. The procurement includes FOB destination with freight prepaid and allowed terms, and no specific insurance requirements are noted. The contract is subject to various federal laws and regulations, including those related to non-discrimination, workplace safety, and environmental protection. No incumbent vendors, current contractors, existing infrastructure details, or specific budget ranges are provided in the solicitation documents.