# Massachusetts COMMBUYS #BD-27-1060-ITD00-ITD00-133574

Firmware Feature Upgrades for EFJohnson/KENWOOD Radios on CoMIRS System

**Posted:** September 18, 2026
**Respond By:** October 14, 2026
**Identifier:** BD-27-1060-ITD00-ITD00-133574
**NAICS:** 541512

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Technology Services and Security (EOTSS) is seeking quotes for firmware feature upgrades for EFJohnson and KENWOOD land mobile radios used on the CoMIRS public safety radio system.
- Government Buyer:
  - Executive Office of Technology Services and Security (EOTSS), Information Technology Division
  - Contact: Sara Middleton
- OEMs Highlighted:
  - EFJohnson
  - KENWOOD
- Products/Services Requested:
  - Firmware/software feature upgrades (no hardware) for 143 EFJohnson/KENWOOD radios
    - Models include VM600, VM5930, VP600, VP5430, VP6430, VP6431, and similar
    - Required features:
      - P25 Conventional (P/N 8322000002)
      - P25 Phase 1 Trunking (P/N 8322000005)
      - P25 Phase 2 TDMA (P/N 8322000006)
      - P25 Authentication (P/N 8326000001)
      - AES Multikey (P/N 8323000004)
      - P25 OTAR (P/N 8324000002)
    - Recommended/optional features:
      - OTAP (P/N 8324000003)
      - GPS (P/N 8325000003)
      - EVRS Portable (P/N 8326000023)
      - EVRS Mobile (P/N 8326000024)
      - Bluetooth (P/N 8326000025)
  - Professional services for implementing upgrades
- Unique/Notable Requirements:
  - No new hardware or maintenance; software/license upgrades only
  - Only vendors on Statewide Contract PSE01 are eligible
  - Compliance with data security and generative AI use policies required
  - Pricing must be valid for 12 months; upgrades delivered within 30 days of order
  - Open to small businesses

### Description

This Request for Quotation (RFQ) is issued by the Executive Office of Technology Services and Security for firmware feature upgrades for EFJohnson/KENWOOD radios operating on the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Interoperable Radio System (CoMIRS). The procurement aims to establish pricing for software feature upgrades to existing radios to make them functional on the new CoMIRS+P25 Phase 2 digital system. The RFQ includes licensing and professional services required for the upgrades, with no hardware or maintenance being procured. Eligible bidders must be current on the Statewide Contract PSE01 for Public Safety Equipment and Two-Way Radio Contract.

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