SCADA Radio Upgrade
Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA4626 341 CONS LGCMALMSTROM AFB, MT, 59402-6863, USA

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - IT MANAGEMENT TOOLS/PRODUCTS (HARDWARE AND PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7F20)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/886e98ea0b814b1ca57c741971cfaf64/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking to award a sole-source contract for the SCADA Radio Upgrade project at Malmstrom Air Force Base in Montana. The project involves replacing existing phone line modems with VHF Radio upgrades for the SCADA system, requiring the contractor to provide all necessary labor, materials, and equipment, including CAT 6 cabling and a Radio Viper 100 VHF, to be completed within 60 days of authorization. This upgrade is crucial for modernizing military communication infrastructures while ensuring operational continuity and safety. Interested parties must submit their capability statements or proposals by March 27, 2025, at 12:00 PM MST to Jennifer Lodmell at jennifer.lodmell.1@us.af.mil, as this is not a request for competitive offers.

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    Statement of Work.pdf
    The MAFB SCADA Radio Upgrade project at Malmstrom Air Force Base requires the replacement of existing phone line modems with VHF Radio upgrades for the SCADA system, to be completed within 60 days of authorization. The contractor is responsible for providing all necessary labor, materials, and equipment, including CAT 6 cabling, a Radio Viper 100 VHF, and antenna surge protectors, among other components. MAFB personnel will assist with specific installations and will handle radio licensing. The contractor must maintain safe working conditions, adhere to utility regulations, and comply with environmental standards. All work will take place during designated hours, and inspections will be conducted by the 341st Civil Engineer Squadron. The document emphasizes the importance of safety, coordination with government authorities, and compliance with regulations, reflecting best practices in government contracting. This project showcases the efforts to modernize military communication infrastructures while ensuring operational continuity and safety.
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