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Omnidirectional Long-Range High-Gain Antennas

Department Of Public SafetyIssuing agency·Texas·via the Texas Comptroller Electronic State Business Daily

23days left

Due Nov 3, 2026·Posted Sep 17, 2026

AI takeaways

The Texas Department of Public Safety (TXDPS), Homeland Security Division (HSD) is seeking information on omnidirectional, long-range, high-gain antennas for use along the Texas/Mexico border.
This is a Request for Information (RFI) only, not a solicitation for bids, with an estimated value of $1.
Key dates: RFI issued 09/17/2026, deadline for questions 10/09/2026, responses due 11/03/2026.
The antennas must integrate with existing cell-enabled, motion-activated camera systems to provide reliable multi-carrier cellular connectivity in deep fringe areas.
Responses must be submitted electronically via the TXDPS Online Bid Room.
The point of contact is Lori Melcher, CTCD, CTCM, at Lori.Melcher@dps.texas.gov.

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Lori Melcher

Lori.Melcher@dps.texas.govEmail (512) 424-5370Phone

Location:

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Solicitation

HSD202609141129

Posted

Sep 17, 2026

Source

Texas SmartBuy (ESBD)

What this bid is asking for

AI-generated

Provide detailed technical literature on decibel gain (dBi), omnidirectional radiation patterns, and limitations.
Provide an itemized parts list including mounting brackets, low-loss RF cables, and connectors.
Suggest deployment strategies for optimal multi-carrier signal penetration in rugged terrain.
Answer specific questions about carrier and band compatibility, visual profile, RF performance, environmental ruggedness, portability, connectivity, and documentation.

Posted Scope of Work

Estimated value: $1.

The Texas Department of PublicSafety (TXDPS), Homeland Security Division (HSD) is seeking current informationto perform market research to gather information on omnidirectional,long-range, high-gain antennas capable of enhancing remote operationalcapabilities along the Texas/Mexico border to identify commercially availableantenna solutions that can integrate with existing cell-enabled,motion-activated camera systems to ensure reliable, multi-carrier cellularconnectivity in deep fringe and low-coverage areas without requiring manualdirectional alignment. RFI/Market Research Only/Zero Dollar

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Documents

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Questions & answers

AI-generated

What is the purpose of this RFI?

When is the deadline for submitting a response?

The deadline for submission of RFI is 11/03/2026.

How do I submit a response?

Responses for this RFI are to be submitted electronically using the TXDPS Online Bid Room.

Who is the point of contact for this RFI?

The TXDPS Point of Contact for RFI is Lori Melcher, CTCD, CTCM, email: Lori.Melcher@dps.texas.gov.

Full source recordEvery field Texas SmartBuy (ESBD) published, untouched

Title

Omnidirectional Long-Range High-Gain Antennas

Detail

User

32763

Title

Omnidirectional Long-Range High-Gain Antennas

Value

Opt Out

Status

Created

9/17/2026 10:51 am

Approved

Yes

Nigp Codes

72616-*Antennas And Accessories (Radio Only): Brackets, Masts, Mount, Rotators, Standoffs, Etc. (Including Aircraft, Vehicle And Marine Types); 72654-*Ground Stations, Satellite: Transmit/Receive And Receive Only (Including Antennas); 84010-Antennas And Accessories: Amplifiers, Brackets, Masts, Mounts, Rotators, Standoffs, Etc. (Television Only);

Zones List

Zone: 1
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Zone: 5
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Agency Name

Department Of Public Safety - 405

Internalid

559829

Opt Out Flag

Yes

Plan Repost

Status Name

Posted

Attachments

Id: 559829
File Id: 33747502
File URL: /core/media/media.nl?id=33747502&c=852252&h=b4_HTOyyED_hJOT9Pz-m26TRcJNtXv-_uY0h-KBSeWg8Kx7D&_xt=.pdf
File Name: ESBD_559829_1789661509404_HSD202609141129.pdf
File Description: Omnidirectional Long-Range High-Gain Antennas

Contact Name

Lori Melcher

Ctcd Cert Num

1900024670

Description

The Texas Department of PublicSafety (TXDPS), Homeland Security Division (HSD) is seeking current informationto perform market research to gather information on omnidirectional,long-range, high-gain antennas capable of enhancing remote operationalcapabilities along the Texas/Mexico border to identify commercially availableantenna solutions that can integrate with existing cell-enabled,motion-activated camera systems to ensure reliable, multi-carrier cellularconnectivity in deep fringe and low-coverage areas without requiring manualdirectional alignment. RFI/Market Research Only/Zero Dollar

Posting Date

9/17/2026

Response Due

11/3/2026

User Follows

Agency Number

405

Contact Email

Lori.Melcher@dps.texas.gov

Last Modified

9/17/2026 11:12 am

Response Time

5:00 PM

Contact Number

(512) 424-5370

Created From POD

Solicitation Id

HSD202609141129

State Agency Cert

Highway Districts

Posting Requirement

Statutory Exemption

2155.140

Highway District List

District: 1
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District Name: Paris

District: 2
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District Name: Fort Worth

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District Name: Wichita Falls

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District Name: Amarillo

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District Name: Lubbock

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District Name: Odessa

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District Name: San Angelo

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District Name: Abilene

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District Name: Waco

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District Name: Tyler

District: 11
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District Name: Lufkin

District: 12
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District Name: Houston

District: 13
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District Name: Yoakum

District: 14
Selected: Yes
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District Name: Austin

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District Name: San Antonio

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District Name: Corpus Christi

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District Name: Bryan

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District Name: Dallas

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District Name: Atlanta

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District Name: Beaumont

District: 21
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District Name: Pharr

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District Name: Laredo

District: 23
Internalid: 23
District Name: Brownwood

District: 24
Internalid: 24
District Name: El Paso

District: 25
Internalid: 25
District Name: Childress

State Agency Cert Text

Dual CTCD/CTCM certification

Posting Requirement Text

21+ Days for Solicitation Notice

Listing

Title: Omnidirectional Long-Range High-Gain Antennas
Status: 1
Created: 9/17/2026 10:51 am
Nigp Codes: 72616-*Antennas And Accessories (Radio Only): Brackets, Masts, Mount, Rotators, Standoffs, Etc. (Including Aircraft, Vehicle And Marine Types); 72654-*Ground Stations, Satellite: Transmit/Receive And Receive Only (Including Antennas); 84010-Antennas And Accessories: Amplifiers, Brackets, Masts, Mounts, Rotators, Standoffs, Etc. (Television Only);
Agency Name: Department Of Public Safety - 405
Internalid: 559829
Status Name: Posted
Posting Date: 9/17/2026
Response Due: 11/3/2026
Agency Number: 405
Last Modified: 9/17/2026 11:12 am
Response Time: 5:00 PM
Solicitation Id: HSD202609141129

Enriched

Yes

Nigp Codes

Agency Name

Department Of Public Safety - 405

Status Name

Posted

Posting Date

9/17/2026

Response Due

11/3/2026

Response Time

5:00 PM

Solicitation Id

HSD202609141129

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Omnidirectional Long-Range High-Gain Antennas

Department Of Public SafetyIssuing agency·Texas·via the Texas Comptroller Electronic State Business Daily

23days left

Due Nov 3, 2026·Posted Sep 17, 2026

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AI takeaways

The Texas Department of Public Safety (TXDPS), Homeland Security Division (HSD) is seeking information on omnidirectional, long-range, high-gain antennas for use along the Texas/Mexico border.
This is a Request for Information (RFI) only, not a solicitation for bids, with an estimated value of $1.
Key dates: RFI issued 09/17/2026, deadline for questions 10/09/2026, responses due 11/03/2026.
The antennas must integrate with existing cell-enabled, motion-activated camera systems to provide reliable multi-carrier cellular connectivity in deep fringe areas.
Responses must be submitted electronically via the TXDPS Online Bid Room.
The point of contact is Lori Melcher, CTCD, CTCM, at Lori.Melcher@dps.texas.gov.

These takeaways are AI-generated and may be incomplete or wrong. Always verify every detail against the official documents before you bid.

Want to know if you can be bonded for this project? Get prequalified.One free application, soft pull — sized to your work.

Know you can be bonded before you spend a week on the bid
No scramble for a bond at the deadline — it becomes a request form
A good guy letter to show an agency

Prequalify For Bonding →

Contact the buyer

Lori Melcher

Lori.Melcher@dps.texas.govEmail (512) 424-5370Phone

Location:

Texas

Open in Maps ↗

Solicitation

HSD202609141129

Posted

Sep 17, 2026

Source

Texas SmartBuy (ESBD)

What this bid is asking for

AI-generated

Provide detailed technical literature on decibel gain (dBi), omnidirectional radiation patterns, and limitations.
Provide an itemized parts list including mounting brackets, low-loss RF cables, and connectors.
Suggest deployment strategies for optimal multi-carrier signal penetration in rugged terrain.
Answer specific questions about carrier and band compatibility, visual profile, RF performance, environmental ruggedness, portability, connectivity, and documentation.

Posted Scope of Work

Estimated value: $1.

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Documents

Download zip

ESBD_559829_1789661509404_HSD202609141129.pdfNL

Preview Download

Questions & answers

AI-generated

What is the purpose of this RFI?

When is the deadline for submitting a response?

The deadline for submission of RFI is 11/03/2026.

How do I submit a response?

Responses for this RFI are to be submitted electronically using the TXDPS Online Bid Room.

Who is the point of contact for this RFI?

The TXDPS Point of Contact for RFI is Lori Melcher, CTCD, CTCM, email: Lori.Melcher@dps.texas.gov.

Full source recordEvery field Texas SmartBuy (ESBD) published, untouched

Title

Omnidirectional Long-Range High-Gain Antennas

Detail

User

32763

Title

Omnidirectional Long-Range High-Gain Antennas

Value

Opt Out

Status

Created

9/17/2026 10:51 am

Approved

Yes

Nigp Codes

Zones List

Zone: 1
Internalid: 1

Zone: 2
Internalid: 2

Zone: 3
Internalid: 3

Zone: 4
Internalid: 4

Zone: 5
Internalid: 5

Agency Name

Department Of Public Safety - 405

Internalid

559829

Opt Out Flag

Yes

Plan Repost

Status Name

Posted

Attachments

Id: 559829
File Id: 33747502
File URL: /core/media/media.nl?id=33747502&c=852252&h=b4_HTOyyED_hJOT9Pz-m26TRcJNtXv-_uY0h-KBSeWg8Kx7D&_xt=.pdf
File Name: ESBD_559829_1789661509404_HSD202609141129.pdf
File Description: Omnidirectional Long-Range High-Gain Antennas

Contact Name

Lori Melcher

Ctcd Cert Num

1900024670

Description

Posting Date

9/17/2026

Response Due

11/3/2026

User Follows

Agency Number

405

Contact Email

Lori.Melcher@dps.texas.gov

Last Modified

9/17/2026 11:12 am

Response Time

5:00 PM

Contact Number

(512) 424-5370

Created From POD

Solicitation Id

HSD202609141129

State Agency Cert

Highway Districts

Posting Requirement

Statutory Exemption

2155.140

Highway District List

District: 1
Internalid: 1
District Name: Paris

District: 2
Internalid: 2
District Name: Fort Worth

District: 3
Internalid: 3
District Name: Wichita Falls

District: 4
Internalid: 4
District Name: Amarillo

District: 5
Internalid: 5
District Name: Lubbock

District: 6
Internalid: 6
District Name: Odessa

District: 7
Internalid: 7
District Name: San Angelo

District: 8
Internalid: 8
District Name: Abilene

District: 9
Internalid: 9
District Name: Waco

District: 10
Internalid: 10
District Name: Tyler

District: 11
Internalid: 11
District Name: Lufkin

District: 12
Internalid: 12
District Name: Houston

District: 13
Internalid: 13
District Name: Yoakum

District: 14
Selected: Yes
Internalid: 14
District Name: Austin

District: 15
Internalid: 15
District Name: San Antonio

District: 16
Internalid: 16
District Name: Corpus Christi

District: 17
Internalid: 17
District Name: Bryan

District: 18
Internalid: 18
District Name: Dallas

District: 19
Internalid: 19
District Name: Atlanta

District: 20
Internalid: 20
District Name: Beaumont

District: 21
Internalid: 21
District Name: Pharr

District: 22
Internalid: 22
District Name: Laredo

District: 23
Internalid: 23
District Name: Brownwood

District: 24
Internalid: 24
District Name: El Paso

District: 25
Internalid: 25
District Name: Childress

State Agency Cert Text

Dual CTCD/CTCM certification

Posting Requirement Text

21+ Days for Solicitation Notice

Listing

Title: Omnidirectional Long-Range High-Gain Antennas
Status: 1
Created: 9/17/2026 10:51 am
Nigp Codes: 72616-*Antennas And Accessories (Radio Only): Brackets, Masts, Mount, Rotators, Standoffs, Etc. (Including Aircraft, Vehicle And Marine Types); 72654-*Ground Stations, Satellite: Transmit/Receive And Receive Only (Including Antennas); 84010-Antennas And Accessories: Amplifiers, Brackets, Masts, Mounts, Rotators, Standoffs, Etc. (Television Only);
Agency Name: Department Of Public Safety - 405
Internalid: 559829
Status Name: Posted
Posting Date: 9/17/2026
Response Due: 11/3/2026
Agency Number: 405
Last Modified: 9/17/2026 11:12 am
Response Time: 5:00 PM
Solicitation Id: HSD202609141129

Enriched

Yes

Nigp Codes

Agency Name

Department Of Public Safety - 405

Status Name

Posted

Posting Date

9/17/2026

Response Due

11/3/2026

Response Time

5:00 PM

Solicitation Id

HSD202609141129

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FreeGet this one →

Performance & Payment BondUsually 100% of the contract

Due after award

Flat 3%Get this one →

$0, forever48-hr responseA-ratedSoft pull

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