PORFP J05P5600049 - Motorola APX Two-Way Portable Radios for MTA Metro

The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) is seeking to procure six (6) Motorola APX N50 two-way portable radios and associated accessories through a Purchase Order Request for Proposals (PORFP) numbered J05P5600049. This procurement is specifically for the Metro Maintenance of Way division and will involve acquiring comprehensive radio communication equipment, including portable radios, chargers, batteries, belt clips, speaker microphones, and radio management licenses. The solicitation is strictly limited to Master Contractors previously awarded under the Radio Communications 2018 Master Contract (060B7400088), with a focused procurement in Functional Area I (Two-Way Radio Equipment). Proposals are due on April 21, 2025, at 2:00 pm ET, with a public bid opening scheduled for April 22, 2025, at 10:00 am ET. Evaluation criteria will prioritize matching part numbers and descriptions, with bidders required to provide manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) screenshots and detailed cost breakdowns. Delivery of the equipment is expected by June 30, 2025, and all proposed equipment must be new, unused, and include virus-free software.

The procurement is not designated with small business reserve or minority business enterprise (MBE) goals, and participation is exclusively restricted to pre-qualified Master Contractors under the existing Radio Communications 2018 Master Contract. Bidders must submit password-protected proposals via email and provide comprehensive documentation including specific part numbers, descriptions, and cost structures. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the solicitation suggests a structured, fixed-price procurement focusing on standardized communication system upgrades for the MTA Metro division. Invoicing will be conducted electronically, with the first year's invoice mandated to be submitted within 30 days of contract commencement. The procurement emphasizes new equipment procurement, precise specifications matching, and a streamlined acquisition process for specialized radio communication technology tailored to the MTA's operational requirements.