PSE01 RFQ Cat 1 Radio Equip-Wbro Hdqrs-Ben Mazzei

The Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (MassWildlife), operating under the Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game, has issued Request for Quotation (RFQ) PSE01 Category 1 (Internal Bid Number DFW-2026-069) for radio equipment procurement. This solicitation seeks quotes for four 136-175 MHz 5W NXDN Conventional portable Kenwood radios with limited keypads, four P25 Conventional license keys, six Li-Ion 2000 mAh batteries, four 148-174 MHz SMA-F connectors compatible with Kenwood-Hytera TC and PD models, one Universal Cloning Cable for KNG P150 to Legacy Radios (KAA0701), and one Universal Cloning Cable for BK Radios from 49er Communications, along with complete programming services for each radio using current code plugs provided by MassWildlife. All radio equipment must be delivered to MassWildlife Field Headquarters at 1 Rabbit Hill Road, Westborough, MA 01581, on or before June 15, 2026. Quotes must be submitted electronically through the COMMBUYS system's "Create Quote" function by February 24, 2026. MassWildlife will evaluate responses based on best value criteria, including delivery capability by the scheduled due date, cost per unit, and the possibility of awarding to multiple vendors if partial fulfillment is necessary or acceptable substitutions are offered. Vendors may submit questions regarding the RFQ through the Q&A feature in COMMBUYS prior to bid award, with the procurement contact being Debbie McGrath at 508-389-6304 or Debbie.mcgrath@mass.gov. Pricing must include FOB delivery to the specified location and exclude sales tax, as the Department of Fish and Game is sales tax exempt.

Small Business Purchasing Program (SBPP) participants that meet the best value criteria will receive preferential award consideration, providing a set-aside advantage for eligible small businesses. The solicitation does not specify particular incumbent vendors or current contractors that require continuation, nor does it outline any existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements beyond the use of MassWildlife's current code plugs for radio programming. No specific budget range or award value has been disclosed in the available solicitation documents. All invoices will be processed according to the Massachusetts Comptroller's Bill Payment Policy following award. The OSD Help Desk is available to assist vendors with COMMBUYS submissions and technical questions Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST, excluding state holidays. Questions regarding specific equipment requirements and procurement details should be directed to Benjamin Mazzei, Habitat Biologist at MassWildlife Field Headquarters, at (413) 768-9090 or ben.mazzei@mass.gov.