PSE01 RFQ-Radio Equipment Request-Wbro Hdqrs-Wildlife Section-Ben Mazzei

The Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (MassWildlife) has issued a Request for Quotes (RFQ) for radio equipment and installation services for their Wildlife Section, specifically targeting portable and mobile radio technologies. The procurement seeks 6 Kenwood portable radios (136-175 MHz 5W NXDN Conventional with Limited Key Pad), accompanied by 6 P25 Conventional License Keys, 6 Li-Ion 2000 mAh batteries, 6 148-174 MHz SMA-F antennas, and a 12-unit battery charger. Additional requirements include programming services for 6 radios and 1 BK KNG P150, various cables and accessories, and installation of two Kenwood mobile radios (NX-5000 series digital) in a Ford F250 and CanAm Defender UTV. The procurement is specific to Worcester County and requires delivery on or before June 15, 2025, to the MassWildlife Field Headquarters in Westborough, MA. Vendors must include delivery costs in their quote and be capable of radio installation either at the field headquarters or at their own facility, provided it is within 1.5 hours drive from Westborough. The RFQ was posted on January 28, 2025, with responses due by February 11, 2025, and interested vendors can direct questions to Benjamin Mazzei, Habitat Biologist.

The RFQ does not explicitly mention set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Specific vendor qualifications include the ability to provide specialized radio equipment from manufacturers like Kenwood and 49er Communications, with requirements for specific accessories such as an Aqua Miner Mic (IP67) and Universal Cloning Cable. While the document does not disclose a specific budget range or award value, the procurement appears to be a targeted equipment and installation project for the wildlife division's communication infrastructure. The scope suggests a moderate-scale technology upgrade focusing on enhancing mobile and portable communication capabilities for wildlife management operations. No incumbent vendors are mentioned, and the RFQ does not provide details about existing communication infrastructure beyond the requirement to integrate new radio equipment with current fleet vehicles.