RFI to locate contractors who are able to P25 (Conventional or Trunked) Handhel

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is seeking information from vendors who can provide P25 (Conventional or Trunked) handheld radio systems. The SSA requires a radio system capable of supporting radio traffic for multiple locations, including Headquarters in Woodlawn, MD, National Support Center in Urbana, MD, Second Support Center in Durham, NC, Western Support Center in Denver, CO, and WBDOC facility in Wilkes Barre, PA. The system must provide encrypted P25 Trunked communications between these locations and support future integration with other P25 Trunked systems. The vendor must provide technical specifications, including security features, AES 256 encryption, operational modes, frequencies, hardware, and software. The system should enable inter-agency connectivity and specify the number of channels the radio system and subscriber units can support on a single frequency. • The system must be a true SAFECOM P25 Encrypted Trunked system • The system should enable inter-agency connectivity, including Federal, State, and Local Police departments, as well as Fire/EMS services • The vendor must provide a comprehensive project plan, including complete system architecture, design documentation, and as-built drawings • The vendor must specify all hardware requirements and describe backend components • The vendor must include details on training programs for both end users and system administrators