The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking sources for a survey and analysis of radio frequency interference affecting the D-21 Fire Alarm Receiving Systems at Ellsworth Air Force Base (AFB) in South Dakota. The objective is to investigate and resolve RF interference issues, which are critical for the functionality of the fire alarm communication system, and to provide a comprehensive report detailing findings, identified interference sources, and recommended corrective actions within 45 calendar days of contract award. Interested parties are invited to submit a capabilities package by 1:00 PM MST on January 8, 2026, to SrA Noah Wilmore at noah.wilmore@us.af.mil, as this sources sought notice is intended for market analysis and does not constitute a procurement commitment. No award will be made from this notice, and responses are strictly voluntary.

Performance Work Statement for RF Survey DRAFT.pdf

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for Monaco Inc. to investigate and resolve radio frequency (RF) interference affecting the mission-critical fire alarm communication system at Ellsworth Air Force Base (AFB). The contractor must complete the investigation and provide deliverables within 45 calendar days of the award. The scope includes RF measurements, antenna analysis, and system diagnostics across the base, culminating in a comprehensive report detailing findings, identified interference sources, and recommended corrective actions. Key performance requirements involve signal strength measurements, antenna performance analysis, and RFM location analysis. The government will provide facility access and coordination. The document also specifies general information such as working hours, holiday schedules, base closure procedures, cleanup requirements, base access protocols, security, gate procedures, prohibitions, and pandemic response policies.

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT TO BE USED FOR MARKET ANALYSIS IN DETERMINING THE AVAILABILITY OF THE REQUIREMENT.

\*\*NO AWARD WILL BE MADE FROM THIS SOURCES SOUGHT\*\*

\*\*DO NOT SUBMIT A QUOTATION OR PROVIDE COST AND PRICING DATA\*\*

\*\*NO SOLICITATION IS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME\*\*

ALL RESPONSES WILL BE USED TO DETERMINE THE APPROPRIATE ACQUISITION STRATEGY FOR THE POSSIBLE FUTURE ACQUISITION.

Ellsworth AFB, South Dakota is seeking sources interested and capable of perform survey and analysis services for radio frequency interference on the D-21 Fire Alarm Receiving Systems at Ellsworth AFB, SD in accordance with the attached draft Performance Work Statement (PWS). All interested parties are invited to provide information about your company/institution, or any teaming or joint venture partners.

NOTE: IF YOU DO NOT INTEND TO SUBMIT A PROPOSAL FOR THIS PROJECT WHEN IT IS FORMALLY ADVERTISED, PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT A RESPONSE TO THIS SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS.

If your firm has an interest in proposing on future requirements as described above, who believe they can meet the requirements are invited to submit, in writing, a capabilities package. Provide responses NO LATER THAN 8 January 2026 to SrA Noah Wilmore at noah.wilmore@us.af.mil.

For the capability statement, please include the following:

1. Company name, address, point of contact (POC), telephone number, fax number, email address, website, and CAGE code.

2. Company's business size and/or socioeconomic status (i.e. Small Business, SBA Certified 8A Program Participant, SBA Certified HUB Zone Firm, Small Disadvantaged Business, Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business, Woman-Owned Small Business).

3. A positive statement of your intention to bid on this contract as a prime contractor.

The information requested will be used within the Air Force to facilitate decision making and will not be disclosed outside the agency.

\*\*Responses are due NO LATER THAN 1:00 PM MST, 8 January 2026 and are only to be submitted electronically to: noah.wilmore@us.af.mil\*\*

Primary Government Point of Contact: SrA Noah Wilmore. Questions relevant to this notice shall be sent electronically to the above email address. NO PHONE INQUIRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED.

All communication shall be in writing and submitted electronically with reference "Monaco Fire Alarm Radio Frequency Survey - Ellsworth AFB".

THIS IS A NOTICE FOR SOURCES SOUGHT ONLY. THIS NOTICE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A PROCUREMENT COMMITMENT BY THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE, IMPLIED OR OTHERWISE. NO CONTRACT WILL BE AWARDED FROM THIS NOTICE. RESPONSE IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY; NO REIMBURSEMENT WILL BE MADE FOR ANY COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH PROVIDING INFORMATION IN RESPONSE TO THIS NOTICE OR ANY FOLLOW-UP INFORMATION REQUESTS. THE GOVERNMENT SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR OR SUFFER ANY CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR ANY IMPROPERLY IDENTIFIED INFORMATION.

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