Description
The Los Angeles Regional Interoperable Communications System (LA-RICS) Authority is seeking information from qualified and knowledgeable firms to understand the capabilities of the current telecommunications market for handheld Portable Two-Way Radios (Radios), along with their supporting ecosystems, to ensure safe compatibility with the Authority's LMR System. The goal of this RFI is to obtain responses from multiple responsive, responsible firms and to test Radios to determine if they are fully compatible and capable of operating on the LMR System infrastructure utilizing features currently installed and used by the Authority. Key features and functionalities being sought include:
* Portable Radios – A suitable portfolio of device types and characteristics for interoperability with the Authority's LMR System using the core frequencies.
* Device Management – The product support for remote management of portable radio application use including configuration, deployment, and program and firmware updates.
* Policy Management – Development, control and operations of the Authority's enterprise portable radio access, connectivity, local operational control and security policy.
* Security Management – The implementation and enforcement of the Authority's portable radio security, authentication and encryption requirements and policies.
Some of the key requirements for the Radios include:
* Being fully compatible and capable of operating on the LMR System infrastructure
* Meeting the minimum performance requirements set forth in Exhibit A (Portable Radio Requirements Matrix)
* Being secure and not presenting a security risk that could undermine the integrity of the LMR System
* Being otherwise compatible with the LMR System and the Authority-defined policies and procedures for commissioning Radios on the LMR System.
Respondents are required to provide two fully functional and compliant sample Radios per Radio model, including all required cables, accessories, and software necessary to allow programming and testing.