Request for Information for Mobile Radios to be used on the LA-RICS LMR System

The Los Angeles Regional Interoperable Communications System Authority (LA-RICS) issued Request for Information (RFI) No. LA-RICS 027 on June 12, 2025, to gather detailed technical information from qualified firms regarding mobile radios compatible with its Land Mobile Radio (LMR) system. The primary objective is to assess current telecommunications market offerings and identify mobile radio units that can safely and fully interoperate with the LA-RICS LMR infrastructure, supporting features currently in use by the Authority. Respondents are requested to submit two fully functional sample radios at no cost for testing to verify performance, interoperability, security, device management, and adherence to standards such as MIL-STD-810G, Project 25 Phase 1/2, FCC CFR Title 47, and NFPA 1802. The data collected will support internal planning and may be used to create a list of tested and approved radios for LA-RICS and its subscribers; however, this RFI does not constitute a solicitation or a guarantee of future contracts. The evaluation criteria focus heavily on technical compliance, including key functional attributes like radio messaging, MDC-1200 software features for signaling and user customization, environmental durability, encryption standards (AES-256, FIPS 140-2/3), and interoperability requirements consistent with the Project 25 standards. Testing and acceptance will occur at LA-RICS facilities in California, with the Authority responsible for inspection and approval. The RFI provides clear submission instructions outlining a concise corporate overview, technical requirements matrix, and specifies submission formats, disallowing fax or email, with mandatory electronic and printed copies. While no pricing, contract types, or delivery schedules are specified—typical for an RFI—the solicitation emphasizes detailed technical disclosures and compliance evidence, underpinning LA-RICS’ goal to validate capabilities in the evolving public safety communications market while maintaining system integrity and interoperability across multiple agencies.