Closed Solicitation · DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

    C--Intent to Sole Source: Grand Coulee Radio System

    Sol. 140R8126R0001Special NoticeDENVER, CO
    Closed
    STATUS
    Closed
    closed Mar 4, 2026
    POSTED
    Feb 27, 2026
    Publication date
    NAICS CODE
    541330
    Primary industry classification
    PSC CODE
    C219
    Product & service classification

    AI Summary

    The Bureau of Reclamation intends to sole source the modernization of the Grand Coulee Dam radio communications system, requiring specialized equipment, software, and engineering services exclusively from Motorola Solutions. Interested parties must submit a capability statement to demonstrate their ability to meet specific technical and security requirements by the specified deadline.

    Contract details

    Solicitation No.
    140R8126R0001
    Notice Type
    Special Notice
    Posted Date
    February 27, 2026
    Response Deadline
    March 4, 2026
    NAICS Code
    541330AI guide
    PSC / Class Code
    C219
    Contract Code
    1425
    Issuing Office
    DENVER FED CENTER
    City
    DENVER
    State
    CO
    ZIP Code
    80225
    AI Product/Service
    both

    Description

    The Bureau of Reclamation intends to procure specialized equipment, software, engineering services, and OEM exclusive integration required to modernize the Grand Coulee Dam radio communications system. This modernization effort includes the design, supply, installation, and commissioning of a new Motorola P25 Phase 2 VHF simulcast system, associated distributed antenna systems, geo-redundant core sites, dispatch consoles, subscriber radios, paging equipment, and required Motorola ASTRO 25/MCore software features. The system relies on proprietary Motorola firmware, configuration tools, and licensed software including Dynamic System Resilience, SmartConnect, Dynamic Dual Mode, Dynamic Talk group Assignment, and core network configuration utilities which are exclusively available through Motorola Solutions and cannot be provided, configured, or certified by third-party vendors. Motorola retains sole authority to access, patch, upgrade, and certify its core systems, and the required engineering services must be performed by Motorola certified personnel to maintain system operability, cybersecurity posture, and Authority to Operate. Market research and federal precedents, including DHS TacCom II radio upgrade actions, confirm that while commodity radios may be sold by resellers, the OEM retains exclusive capability for integration, firmware activation, and system level configuration of Motorola ASTRO 25 infrastructure, making Motorola the only source capable of meeting the Governments full technical, security, and interoperability requirements. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals; however, responsible parties who believe they can provide a fully compatible, technically equivalent solution must submit a capability statement demonstrating their ability to meet all Motorola specific configuration, security, system integration, and interoperability requirements by the date and time specified in this announcement.

    Key dates

    1. February 27, 2026Posted Date
    2. March 4, 2026Proposals / Responses Due

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    C--Intent to Sole Source: Grand Coulee Radio System is a federal acquisition solicitation issued by DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR. Review the full description, attachments, and submission requirements on SamSearch before the response deadline.

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