JBSA LMR Coverage Analysis

The Department of the Air Force, 502D Air Base Wing Joint Base San Antonio, has issued a Sources Sought Notice for Land Mobile Radio (LMR) Coverage Analysis at JBSA Lackland AFB, Texas. The government seeks interested and qualified offerors to provide a coverage data study, surveying 4400 .5x.5 mile grids and 5-mile military influence areas in San Antonio. This study will test the range and reliability of six UHF R1 ASTRO Site Repeaters. The NAICS code is 811210, with a $34.0 Million business size standard, and an anticipated Firm-Fixed-Price award. Voluntary responses to the questionnaire, including business size, socio-economic concerns, GSA schedule details, and lead times, are due by March 13, 2023, 10 AM CST. All correspondence should be sent to Nichole Ray and Thomas Farrell. This notice is for market research and acquisition planning only and is not a request for quotes.

The Lackland AFB seeks a solution for a critical communication coverage data study for JBSA, including 4400 grids in San Antonio and military influence areas. This study will involve inbound and outbound testing to assess the range and reliability of 6 UHF R1 ASTRO Site Repeaters. The current lack of real-time, granular visibility into communication gaps hinders infrastructure optimization and leads to service disruptions. The proposed capability will enable data-driven decision-making, risk mitigation, and regulatory compliance by identifying coverage weaknesses to improve service reliability and support user needs. This is crucial as training areas and JBSA's footprint expand, preventing situations where LMR communication is unavailable and Airmen are reliant on cell phones, ultimately enhancing support for customers and aiding network expansion planning.