59 -- Upgrade of Motorola Equipment Encryption Capability

This notice is being publicized in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 5.101 requiring Contracting Officers to disseminate information for proposed contract actions expected to exceed $25,000. Further in accordance with FAR 6.302-1 it is the intent of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to make award to the Motorola, Inc. The intended order will provide for the upgrade of Motorola manufactured equipment utilized for encryption needs and the procurement of upper UHF XTL 5000 Mobile and XTS 5000 Portable Radios. The specific technology supporting Motorola equipment and radio software is proprietary to Motorola. It is crucial for the DEA to continue to procure equipment from Motorola due to equipment compatibility and existing warranties. Further Motorola has no authorized vendors who have access to teh proprietary software and upgrades for daily operations of the radio equipment. As a result Motorola, Inc. is the only responsible source to provide the necessary requirements identified above.