RFQ PSE01, Category 5-Portable Radios

The Massachusetts Municipal Police Training Committee (MPTC), an executive agency under the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security, is soliciting quotes for a specialized public safety radio equipment procurement through a statewide contract (PSE01, Category 5). The procurement seeks 110 multi-band portable radios, 19 gang charger bases, and associated warranties, with a planned purchase date at the end of May 2025 and a full delivery requirement by June 30, 2025. The radios must meet rigorous technical specifications, including multi-bandable capabilities with 1024 channels/talk groups, P25 protocols, GPS functionality, and encryption licenses. Specific technical requirements mandate MIL-SPEC IP 67/68 ratings, Bluetooth options, multi-key AES FIPS encryption, and advanced communication protocols like P25 Conventional, Trunking, and TDMA. Vendors are required to submit quotes using an attached spreadsheet, demonstrating base pricing, contracted discounts, and final contracted pricing, with the procurement structured as an outright purchase under the Two-Way radio equipment, supplies, and services category.

While the RFQ does not explicitly detail set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements, the procurement appears to be open to qualified vendors capable of meeting the sophisticated technical specifications for public safety communication equipment. The contract targets an upgrade for MPTC's municipal police training academies, suggesting a focus on high-performance, specialized radio technology. Though specific budget ranges are not detailed in the available documentation, the comprehensive technical requirements and quantity of equipment (110 radios and 19 charger bases) indicate a significant investment in communication infrastructure. The procurement process requires vendors to demonstrate compliance with complex technical standards, effectively limiting participation to vendors with advanced public safety radio technology capabilities. The tight delivery schedule, with a full delivery requirement by June 30, 2025, further emphasizes the project's strategic importance and the need for vendors with robust logistical and technical capabilities.