Opportunity

Virginia IT Agency Cobblestone #2023-01

Virginia Statewide Contract Award for Public Safety Communications Products and Services

Posted

January 17, 2024

Identifier

2023-01

NAICS

423690, 541512, 238210

This contract award provides Virginia public agencies with access to a wide range of public safety communications products and services: - Government Buyer: - Virginia Information Technologies Agency (VITA), representing the Commonwealth of Virginia - OEMs and Vendors: - Secom Systems Inc (contract awardee, SWaM-certified Small Business) - Kenwood (OEM) - VIAVI (OEM) - Pyramid (OEM) - Telex (OEM) - Products and Services Requested: - Kenwood portable radios (various frequency bands) - Radio accessories: antennas, microphones, batteries, mounting hardware - Mobile radios and equipment from multiple manufacturers (VHF, UHF, 700/800/900 MHz, up to 4.9 GHz) - VIAVI, Pyramid, and Telex products (added via contract modification) - Related services: installation, maintenance, and support for radio equipment - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with Project 25 (P25) standards for two-way radio equipment - OEM certification required for non-manufacturer suppliers - Pricing based on discounts from manufacturers' list prices or index price lists - Contract available to all Virginia public bodies and select private higher education institutions - Discontinued or end-of-life SKUs removed as part of contract updates

Description

This contract establishes statewide access to Public Safety Communications Products and Related Services for authorized users including public bodies and certain private institutions of higher education in Virginia. The supplier, Secom Systems Inc, provides a catalog of products such as Kenwood portable radios, radio accessories, and related services. Pricing is offered as discounts from manufacturers' list prices or other index price lists. The contract includes provisions for compliance with Project 25 (P25) standards for two-way radio equipment and requires OEM certification for non-manufacturer suppliers.

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