L3 Harris Portable Radios

The Commonwealth of Kentucky's Finance and Administration Cabinet, specifically the Department of Criminal Justice Training, is seeking to procure L3 Harris Portable Radios through a Request for Bid (RFB) numbered 758 2300000555. The procurement involves 15 units each of several specific radio components, including XK-PF78B portable radios, operation load NIFOG personalities, P25 Phase 2 TDMA features, encryption lite and single-key AES encryption features, speaker microphones, and belt clips. Evaluation of bids will be conducted using a best value approach, with 90 points allocated to pricing and 10 points to delivery time, with faster delivery receiving more favorable scoring. The bid is due on March 14, 2023, at 1:30 PM ET, with a required delivery timeline of 30 calendar days from order receipt. Vendors must provide pricing exclusive of federal and state taxes and comply with all state contracting requirements, including registration in the state's eProcurement system and submission of required affidavits.

The solicitation includes preferences for Kentucky resident bidders and qualified bidders such as the Kentucky Correctional Industries. No specific set-aside designations or incumbent vendors are explicitly mentioned in the documentation. Bidders must complete an Annual Affidavit certifying compliance with campaign finance laws and submit various required documentation. While a specific contract value is not disclosed, the procurement appears focused on equipping the Department of Criminal Justice Training with communication technology. The contract has no initial period or renewal options, and vendor performance may be considered in the award decision. Potential bidders must demonstrate compliance with equal employment opportunity laws, tax compliance, and other state-specific vendor requirements to be considered for the contract.