Fire Apparatus Intercom System Procurement

The contract calls for the supply of new four-position onboard intercom systems to be installed across 11 fire apparatuses, designed to enhance communication among crew members during emergency operations. Each system must include wireless driver headsets with a minimum 500-foot operational range, ensuring clear and reliable audio connectivity even when the driver is outside the vehicle. The intercom units must be fully integrated with Motorola APX 6500 radios to synchronize internal communications with external emergency dispatch and response channels, maintaining seamless interoperability in critical scenarios. All equipment must meet rigorous performance and durability standards suitable for high-stress fire department environments. The solicitation is issued as a subcontract under NAICS code 334310, indicating the procurement is for communications equipment manufacturing, and is managed by the Department of Defense through the FA2823 Aftc Pzio office. Proposals are due by July 28, 2026, with a place of performance set at ZIP code 32542, suggesting installation and potential testing will occur at a military or defense-affiliated fire facility. The contract does not specify a set-aside status, making it open to all qualified vendors, and bidders are expected to demonstrate compliance with technical specifications, delivery timelines, and integration requirements without reliance on external documentation or references.