6973GH-25-RFI-00001 - Horse Corrals Tower Move - MARKET SURVEY
ID: 6973GH-25-RFI-00001Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

All Other Specialty Trade Contractors (238990)

PSC

REPAIR OR ALTERATION OF ELECTRONIC AND COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES (Z2BG)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/2dc3c063263f4fc7950e98cd62c7d5a1/view
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    Description

    The Department of Transportation, specifically the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), is conducting a market survey for the relocation of a Remote Video Surveillance System Upgrade (RVSS-U) tower at the Horse Corrals site near Fronton, Texas. The project involves dismantling and transporting the relocatable tower, re-installing fencing and grounding components, and ensuring operational integrity post-move, with an estimated budget between $30,000 and $45,000. This initiative is part of the FAA's commitment to enhancing surveillance infrastructure, which is crucial for public safety and operational efficiency. Interested vendors must submit their statements of interest by 4:00 p.m. Central Time on October 14, 2024, to Tamara Maxwell at tamara.m.maxwell@faa.gov, marking all documents as proprietary as necessary.

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    Tamara Maxwell
    tamara.m.maxwell@faa.gov
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    SOW - RVSS-U Horse Corrals RT Move (updated 09-12-2024).pdf
    The project entails relocating a Remote Video Surveillance System Upgrade (RVSS-U) at the Horse Corrals site near Fronton, Texas. Key tasks include dismantling and transporting a relocatable tower (RT), re-installing fencing and grounding components at the new site, and ensuring the tower is correctly assembled and operational post-move. The scope specifies precise actions such as clearing land, creating a level pad, and aligning microwave radios to original specifications. The installation is projected to take up to two weeks following equipment delivery. Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) includes an 80-foot relocatable tower and associated kits. A background investigation through DHS/CBP is mandatory for involved personnel. Attachments provide detailed designs and instructions necessary for successful project execution. This initiative reflects government investment in surveillance infrastructure, aligning with public safety and operational efficiency objectives.
    SOW Attachment 1 - Drawings - RVSS-U Horse Corrals (RVSSU-RT-DRW-0052).pdf
    The S N W E RVSSU RGV SECTOR AOR outlines construction and environmental management requirements for the RGC Horse Corrals project. The document emphasizes the contractor's responsibility for restoring any construction-related damages and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Key stipulations include maintaining access to roads, verifying existing utility locations, and managing sediment control. The project requires mitigation of dust and noise pollution, protection of adjacent vegetation, and adherence to environmental laws, particularly concerning federally listed species and cultural resources. The construction site’s plan includes clear details for access, grading, environmental safeguards, and necessary permits. Additionally, the contractor is tasked with ensuring the conditions of staging areas post-construction and managing on-site equipment with minimal impact on the environment. This document reflects the federal government's commitment to sustainable development practices within the context of RFPs, ensuring projects meet safety, environmental, and structural integrity standards.
    SOW Attachment 2 - PTX-100-80 Guy Kit Installation Instructions.pdf
    The document provides installation instructions for the PTX-100-80 guy wire kit, part of a tower deployment order. It emphasizes the critical nature of proper installation and the need for trained personnel to prevent serious accidents. Key preparations include unrolling guy cables, gathering necessary tools, and ensuring prior installation of a lightning system. The process includes securely attaching a torque arm frame, installing guy cables, and utilizing a laser unit to monitor tower deflection during the raising of the tower. Tensioning involves using come-alongs to center the tower and checking laser alignment to avoid excessive tension that can damage the structure. It concludes with guidelines for checking guy wire tension regularly to ensure stability during high winds. The instructions underscore the importance of safety and the correct use of equipment in maintaining tower integrity, reflecting best practices relevant to government projects that require adherence to rigorous safety standards.
    SOW Attachment 3 - Aviat Radio Alignment Guidelines.pdf
    The RVSSU Aviat Radio Alignment Field Bulletin by the Federal Aviation Administration outlines the procedures for aligning radios used in the Remote Video Surveillance System (RVSSU). It identifies key symptoms of radio misalignment, such as suboptimal receive signal levels (RSL), with a threshold of -70 dB marking significant signal loss. The document details various causes of misalignment, particularly in relocatable towers influenced by structural flexing, weather erosion, and loose guy wires. To correct misalignment, the bulletin presents standard alignment procedures that involve adjusting antenna angles to maximize signal strength. Critical steps include ensuring operational power and settings are correct, leveling feedheads, and carefully tightening adjustments to avoid signal loss. The alignment process should be documented by recording signal strength readings. The bulletin also provides contact information for a point of reference for further inquiries. This document serves as a crucial guideline for proper radio alignment, ensuring effective communication and operation within critical federal aviation frameworks, highlighting the importance of signal integrity in operational readiness.
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