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F.E. Warren AFB WGF Bi-Directional Amplifier (BDA) Request For Information (RFI) FA461325Q1044

Solicitation FA461325Q1044 Copied Notice ID f3a70a85ac42467f97d14b28f20a22fc Copied DEPT OF DEFENSE — FA4613 90 CONS PK
SAM.gov
Posted
Aug 04, 2025
Deadline
Aug 13, 2025
Set-aside
None
NAICS
334220
PSC
5996

Summary

AI-generated · Aug 24, 2025

A turnkey, fiber-based Distributed Antenna System (DAS) with a Bi-Directional Amplifier (BDA) is being sought to improve indoor LMR coverage in Building 1100 (WGF) at FE Warren AFB. The system must deliver at least 90% indoor coverage with Delivered Audio Quality (DAQ) of 3.4 or better and a Bit Error Rate (BER) of 2% or less, using Class A (channelized) amplification. It should include head-end and remote RF equipment, fiber DAS architecture with remote monitoring over a network, and supporting RF infrastructure. Requirements include a minimum 12 hours of battery backup, health monitoring, hot-failover redundancy for major equipment (though health monitoring itself does not require hot failover), and a design that allows in-building operation to continue if a major component fails. The project is anticipated as a Firm-Fixed-Price contract and is being considered for small business competition; this is a sources sought to determine if at least two small businesses can support a set-aside, with a future RFQ/solicitation to follow if warranted.

Respondents should submit a capability statement addressing (1) certifications/compliance standards your solution meets (e.g., NFPA 1221, IFC, UL 2524), (2) your approach to pre-installation site surveys and RF propagation studies, (3) estimated installation timeline for a 90,000-square-foot facility, (4) typical risks or pitfalls on military/base secure facility BDA installs, (5) whether you would bid as prime or subcontractor (and any teaming or JV plans), and (6) relevant construction/installation experience with similar requirements. Include completed Attachment 1 and a draft Attachment 2 that demonstrate capability and past performance, limit to about 10 pages, and submit electronically under 9 MB (no zipped files) by the stated due date. The notice directs potential responders to identify their firm’s name in the email subject line and to send responses to the designated contracting points of contact.

Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI) Notice Number: FA461325Q1044 Description: F.E. Warren AFB WGF Bi-Directional Amplifier (BDA) Request for Information (RFI) This is a Request for Information Notice ONLY. The U.S. Government desires to procure a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Contract at F.E. Warren AFB, Wyoming, on a small business set-aside basis, provided 2 or more qualified small businesses respond to this sources sought synopsis with information sufficient to support a set-aside. Be advised that the U.S. Government will not be able to set aside this requirement if 2 or more small businesses do not respond with information to support the set-aside. We encourage all small businesses, in all socioeconomic categories (including, 8(a) Business Development Program, Small Disadvantage Business, Historically Underutilized Business Zone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Women-Owned Small Business concerns), to identify their capabilities in meeting the requirement at a fair market price. This notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes it does not constitute a Request for Quote (RFQ)/Invitation for Bid (IFB)/Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFQ, IFB or RFP in the future. This notice does not commit the U.S. Government to contract for any supply or service. Further, the U.S. Government is not seeking quotes, bids or proposals at this time and will not accept unsolicited proposals in response to this sources sought notice. The U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this notice. Submittals will not be returned to the responder. Not responding to this notice does not preclude participation in any future RFQ or IFB or RFP, if any is issued. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on the Governmentwide Point of Entry (GPE). It is the responsibility of potential offerors to monitor the GPE for additional information pertaining to this requirement. The anticipated NAICS code(s) is/are: 334220, Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment, with a size standard of 1,250 employees. If a different NAICS code would be better suited for this requirement, please state in your response what NAICS is better suited for this requirement and why. A need is anticipated for a turn-key solution to improve LMR coverage within the Weapons Generation Facility (WGF), Building 1100, on F.E. Warren AFB (FEW AFB). The system shall utilize a fiber based Distributed Antenna System (DAS) and provide remote monitoring via a network connection. The project includes installing the required head end equipment and remote equipment with supporting RF infrastructure. Design goal is to provide coverage with a Delivered Audio Quality (DAQ) of 3.4 or better throughout the identified area. This project is to improve inside coverage for Building 1100 on FEW AFB via installation of a fiber DAS system. The DAS system shall provide an in-building coverage of at least 90% (all major hallways and occupied spaces, less those that deny entry to LMR radios, covered) with a Delivered Audio Quality (DAQ) of 3.4 or better, and Bit Error Rate (BER) of 2% or less. The system shall include a minimum of 12 hours of battery backup, provide a health monitoring function, and utilize Class A (channelized) amplification. The system shall be designed with redundancy in a hot-failover configuration, meaning that the loss of one piece of major equipment shall not impact operations. Health monitoring does not require hot failover. The Government has not previously contracted for similar services. The new contract is anticipated to be a Firm-Fixed-Price contract. In response to this sources sought, please provide: Completed Attachment 1 Contractor Response Form Identify how the Air Force can best structure these contract requirements to facilitate competition by and among small business concerns. Please answer the following questions: Recommendations to improve the approach/specifications/draft Statement of Objectives (SOO) to acquiring the identified items/services. What certifications or compliance standards (e.g., NFPA 1221, IFC, UL 2524) do your systems meet? How do you typically conduct pre-installation site surveys and RF propagation studies? What is the estimated installation timeline from award to final commissioning for a facility of this size (90,000 square feet)? What are common risks or pitfalls you ve encountered during BDA system installs on military bases or secure facilities? Whether your firm is interested in competing for this requirement as a prime contractor or subcontractor. If you are subcontracting any of the services out, contemplating a Joint Venture, and/or creating a teaming arrangement, please provide the name of these companies and what work they will be performing, if available. Please provide your company s specific experience in construction and providing comparable services. Ensure the information is in sufficiently detailed regarding previous experience in managing construction (indicate whether the experience has been as a prime contractor or subcontractor) on similar requirements (include the services provided, the number of facilities involved, and any other relevant information you deem applicable). If applicable, please provide the same experience information from any subcontracts, Joint Venture, and/or teaming partners you may propose with. Questions related to this sources sought shall be sent no later than 13 August 2025. Electronic submissions only: Responses are due no later than 11:00am MST (Mountain Time) on 13 August 2025, to facilitate planning and ensure maximum consideration. Email attachments cannot exceed 9 megabytes (MB) due to the Government s email system restrictions. DO NOT SEND ZIPPED files as the Government s network will remove all zipped files. Telephone inquiries will NOT be entertained. Interested businesses should provide a brief capability statement package (limited to no more than 10 pages, single spaced, and 12 font size minimum) demonstrating specific capability in reference to this requirement. The Government prefers that your firm submits its response in Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat, or a combination of the two and the document(s) must be searchable. Include: Whether the experience has been as a prime contractor or subcontractor on similar requirements (include the services provided, the number of facilities involved, and any other relevant information you deem applicable). Email the capability package to: Mr. Brandon Bartlett - Contract Specialist at email: brandon.bartlett.2@us.af.mil, AND Mr. Patrick Enriquez - Contracting Officer at email: patrick.enriquez.4@us.af.mil The email subject line should include: The Firm s Name, Response to the RFI for the F.E. Warren AFB WGF Bi-Directional Amplifier (BDA), FA461325Q1044. **Note: the location(s) and corresponding solicitation number that you are responding to must be identified on the subject line. ATTACHMENT LIST: Attachment 1 Contractor Response Form Attachment 2 - Statement of Objectives (draft)

From Sources Sought posted on Aug 04, 2025

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Details

Solicitation number FA461325Q1044
Notice ID f3a70a85ac42467f97d14b28f20a22fc
Notice type Sources Sought
Product / Service (PSC) 5996
NAICS 334220
Place of performance FE Warren AFB, Wyoming
Archive date Aug 28, 2025

Award Information

Not yet awarded

Contacts

primary
Brandon Bartlett

Email

secondary
Patrick Enriquez

Email

Agency

DEPT OF DEFENSE
DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE
AIR FORCE GLOBAL STRIKE COMMAND
FA4613 90 CONS PK

Place of Performance

FE Warren AFB, Wyoming 82005
USA

Dates

Posted Aug 04, 2025 1 year ago
Last Updated Aug 06, 2026 1 day ago
Due Aug 13, 2025 11 months ago