RFQ 27-05482 CoMIRS Feature Upgrades for EFJohnson/KENWOOD Land Mobile Radios

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Technology Services and Security (EOTSS) is requesting quotations on firmware feature upgrades for EFJohnson/KENWOOD land mobile radios operating on the CoMIRS system under RFQ 27-05482, with responses due October 14, 2026 at 3:00 PM Eastern Time. Eligibility is restricted to current contractors on Statewide Contract PSE01 (Public Safety Equipment and Two-Way Radio Contract).

The scope addresses the upgrade of approximately 143 identified radios to P25-compliant Phase 2 digital system configuration. Required features include P25 Conventional, P25 Phase 1 Trunking, P25 Phase 2 TDMA, and P25 Authentication. Optional features encompass OTAP, GPS, EVRS Portable/Mobile, and Bluetooth. Software must be delivered within 30 days of purchase order issuance. Responses must include per-unit pricing for each upgrade feature by radio model, covering all licensing and professional services necessary for CoMIRS+P25 Phase 2 system functionality. Bidders must certify compliance with M.G.L. Chapter 93H and 66A data protection regulations and maintain information security standards. A six-month defect-correction warranty at no charge is required.

Pricing must remain valid for 12 months following bid submission. The Commonwealth anticipates funding 143 radios through the CoMIRS Radio Upgrade Grant Program and may extend pricing to CoMIRS agencies for additional upgrades. The RFQ permits multiple awards and allows the Commonwealth to accept, reject, or negotiate with qualified bidders.

Evaluation criteria in descending order of importance are fit to requirements, price, product functionality quality, and delivery time. Questions are due September 30, 2026 at 3:00 PM Eastern Time, with Commonwealth responses posted by October 7, 2026. Notice of apparent successful bidder(s) is estimated for October 31, 2026. Responses must be submitted through COMMBUYS and include Form 1 (RFQ Response Form), Form 2 (Radio Feature Upgrade Template), and Form 3 (Statement of Work Template) if professional services are offered.