5820--Handheld Radios

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking information from potential sources to determine their capability to provide twelve Motorola APX 800 handheld radios with advanced communication capabilities, along with 2 bank chargers and necessary programming services. The radios must meet specific requirements, including operating in both VHF and UHF bands, having enhanced audio clarity, and being durable with IP68 rating. The contractor must also provide programming services to meet the specific communication needs of the Department of Veterans Affairs. • The radios must be capable of operating in the following frequency ranges: VHF (136-174 MHz), UHF (R1) (380-470 MHz), UHF (R2) (450-520 MHz), 700 MHz (764-776, 794-806 MHz), and 800 MHz (806-825, 851-870 MHz). • The radios must have a programmable power output level which ranges between 1-6 Watts. • The radios must have a current J/F-12 number assigned which allows authorized RF emissions on DoD facilities. • The radios must support code-plug, firmware, flashport over WI-FI. • The radios must have the capability to support analog/digital, 3600/P25, conventional, trunked and TDMA. • The radios must have integrated Bluetooth technology with a minimum of 128 bit AES Encryption and near-field pairing. • The radios must have a programmable duress (Emergency) button which allows CAP team members to send an alarm when he or she is in trouble and needs assistance.