MARKET SURVEY FOR THE BARB GAP REPEATER USFS TOWER REMEDIATION
ID: MS-25-00005Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION6973GH FRANCHISE ACQUISITION SVCSOKLAHOMA CITY, OK, 73125, USA

NAICS

Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction (237130)

PSC

REPAIR OR ALTERATION OF ELECTRONIC AND COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES (Z2BG)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/9902fde267124625abc825619ef67ca4/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Mar 31, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Mar 31, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 7, 2025, 9:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Transportation, specifically the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), is conducting a market survey for the remediation of the Barb Gap communication tower, which is essential for U.S. Forest Service (USFS) operations. The project aims to implement various remediation measures, including guy system tensioning, structural repairs, and grounding installations, to enhance the safety and functionality of the tower while adhering to FAA standards and relevant regulations. This initiative underscores the federal government's commitment to maintaining critical infrastructure that supports forest management and public safety. Interested vendors must submit their responses, including a capability statement and rough order of magnitude, by 4:00 p.m. Central Time on April 7, 2025, to Stephen Branch at stephen.n.branch@faa.gov, marking all documents as proprietary as necessary.

Point(s) of Contact
Stephen Branch
stephen.n.branch@faa.gov
Files
Title
Posted
Barb Gap Repeater SOW.pdf
Mar 31, 2025, 9:05 PM UTC
The Statement of Work (SOW) outlines a site remediation project for the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) focusing on the Barb Gap communication tower. The project aims to enhance the safety and functionality of USFS tower operations by addressing critical maintenance issues. The selected contractor will implement specific tasks, including guy system tensioning, repair, and grounding installations, adhering to standards set forth by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and applicable regulations such as NFPA 780 and ANSI-TIA 222 Rev. H. Key tasks include inspecting and rectifying structural deficiencies, applying corrosion control measures, and establishing effective grounding systems that meet particular resistance levels. The contractor is responsible for providing the necessary tools and expertise and must develop a work schedule approved by the USFS. Furthermore, all work must comply with safety regulations, ensuring the security of government property throughout the project duration. The timeline requires completion within 30 days of project initiation, with progress and deliverables scheduled meticulously. The SOW underscores the importance of compliance and documentation, mandating post-project reporting and inspections to validate the work performed. This project exemplifies the federal government's commitment to maintaining infrastructure that supports its mission in forest management and public safety.
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MARKET SURVEY FOR THE BARB GAP REPEATER USFS TOWER REMEDIATION
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