Purchase emergency backup FirstNet equipment for H

The Social Security Administration’s Security and Resilience (SecRes) group is seeking to replace aging handheld land mobile radio (LMR) systems at its Headquarters Campus and National Support Center with an emergency backup communications solution. The preferred solution is a FirstNet‑based priority communications system that leverages AT&T cellular coverage and includes a satellite back‑haul capability to restore service within 20 minutes if the cellular network fails. The equipment will support guard forces and agency continuity‑of‑operations plans, providing push‑to‑talk functionality on iPhone‑compatible devices. • Replace obsolete LMR systems across SSA HQ and support centers. • Deploy FirstNet Priority Communications devices with satellite back‑haul. • Ensure emergency communications continuity during cellular outages. • Provide centralized, agency‑level push‑to‑talk capability for guard forces. • Meet COOP requirements for rapid restoration (<20 min) of communications.