Relay Ground Station – South (RGS-S) Antenna
ID: PANNWD-25-P-0000002891Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW071 ENDIST OMAHAOMAHA, NE, 68102-4901, USA

NAICS

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220)

PSC

CONSTRUCTION OF RADAR AND NAVIGATIONAL FACILITIES (Y1BC)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/ccb66ed319d34898abd3a5a682f5e5db/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 30, 2025, 5:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Omaha District, is seeking small businesses to participate in the construction of the Relay Ground Station – South (RGS-S) at Schriever Space Force Base in Colorado. This project involves the development of critical infrastructure, including concrete pads, antenna foundations, equipment shelters, and power systems, which are essential for the operation of legacy and next-generation Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) satellites. The RGS-S will enhance ground terminal capacity for satellite operations under the Space-Based Infrared System (SBIRS) and Next Gen programs, with an anticipated project cost between $10 million and $15 million. Interested contractors must submit their capabilities statements by April 30, 2025, and a solicitation is expected to be issued in June/July 2025. For further inquiries, contact Brian Reynolds at brian.reynolds@usace.army.mil or Monica A. McKensey at monica.a.mckensey@usace.army.mil.

Point(s) of Contact
Brian Reynolds
brian.reynolds@usace.army.mil
Monica A. McKensey
monica.a.mckensey@usace.army.mil
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Sources Sought_Relay Ground Station-South (RGS-S) Antenna.pdf
Mar 31, 2025, 10:04 PM UTC
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Omaha District issued a Sources Sought Notice to gauge the availability of capable small and other businesses for a project at Schriever Space Force Base in Colorado. The initiative involves constructing the Relay Ground Station – South (RGS-S), which includes various infrastructure for ground terminal equipment vital for satellite operations. The anticipated project cost is between $10 million and $15 million, with a solicitation expected to be issued in June/July 2025. Interested contractors must respond by April 30, 2025, providing essential company details, and a capabilities statement reflecting experience in specific areas such as civil construction, power systems, and telecommunications infrastructure. Additionally, the document outlines the parameters for federal compliance, personnel security requirements, and encourages submissions from potential prime contractors classified under NAICS code 236220. Comments and inquiries regarding the planned solicitation are welcome but will remain confidential, emphasizing the government's intent to assess contractor viability for planning purposes.
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