Vanguard-Sentinel Career & Technology Centers - 2026 Portable Radio Project - 2026
- Due
- Sep 30, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Sep 24, 2026
The 30-second brief
Vanguard-Sentinel Career & Technology Centers is seeking portable radios and accessories for the 2026 Portable Radio Project in Ohio. Procurement calls for 10 radios +/- 2 meeting APCO and EIA/TIA standards for P25 Public Safety 700/800 MHz trunked radio systems, operable on VHF, UHF, Amateur, Marine, and 700/800 bands. Specifications include heavy-duty weather-sealed cases meeting Military Standards 810 C-G, minimum 1,000 channels, Lithium-Ion battery packs, emergency alert functions, and encryption support for AES, ADP, and DES. Submission deadline is September 30, 2026.
10 radios +/- 2, Compatible antenna, Cables and software required to program the radios
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Summary
Vanguard-Sentinel Career & Technology Centers is seeking portable radios and accessories for the 2026 Portable Radio Project in Ohio.
Procurement calls for 10 radios +/- 2 meeting APCO and EIA/TIA standards for P25 Public Safety 700/800 MHz trunked radio systems, operable on VHF, UHF, Amateur, Marine, and 700/800 bands. Specifications include heavy-duty weather-sealed cases meeting Military Standards 810 C-G, minimum 1,000 channels, Lithium-Ion battery packs, emergency alert functions, and encryption support for AES, ADP, and DES. Submission deadline is September 30, 2026.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
3- 10 radios +/- 2
- Compatible antenna
- Cables and software required to program the radios
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Documentation verifying all noted specifications
- Scope location
- Ohio
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Vanguard-Sentinel Career & Technology Centers?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is September 30, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Vanguard-Sentinel Career & Technology Centers in OH, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Bid submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: 10 radios +/- 2, Compatible antenna, Cables and software required to program the radios. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
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What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Ohio. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.