# Austin Afo #IFQ 8700 JXS1041

Austin Police Bomb Squad purchase of Persistent Systems MPU5 radio repeater and components

**Posted:** October 12, 2026
**Respond By:** October 19, 2026
**Identifier:** IFQ 8700 JXS1041
**NAICS:** 423690, 334220

The City of Austin’s Austin Police Department Bomb Squad seeks a one-time purchase of a Persistent Systems MPU5 robot radio repeater system and its specified components.
- **Government buyer:** City of Austin — Austin Police Department, Bomb Squad, Austin, Texas.
- **OEM:** Persistent Systems LLC is the named manufacturer for the requested system and components. The purchase is specified as **no substitutions**.
- **Products requested:**
  - 1 × Wave Relay MPU5 & Battery, part WR-5100.
  - 1 × High Power S-band RF Module (2.2–2.5 GHz), part RF-2150.
  - 1 × GPS 13 dBi active antenna, part ANT-4001.
  - 1 × Horizontal-polarized S-band antenna, part ANT-2040.
  - 2 × S-band 2.1–2.5 GHz spring antennas, part ANT-2003.
  - 1 × Gen5 lithium-ion twist-lock battery, part BAT-06.
  - 1 × MPU5-D to RJ45-J 11.5-inch cable, part CBL-DATA-2001.
  - 1 × two-bay desktop battery charger, part BAT-11.
- **Notable requirements:** The MPU5 radio must meet specified durability, networking, operating-system, and security requirements. The RF module must support the stated frequency range, up to 10 W aggregate transmit power, and MIMO capability up to 3×3. Quote on an FOB Destination basis, with freight included; delivery is required within 120 calendar days after written order.

### Description

The City of Austin is requesting quotes for a one-time purchase of an MPU5 Robot Radio Repeater system for Austin Police. The system will be used at 1501 S MoPac Expy, Suite 300B, Austin, TX 78746. Quotes must meet or exceed City of Austin specifications and be submitted by email on an FOB Destination basis with freight included; the attachment lists a bid due date of October 19, 2026, at 3:00 PM.

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