Neutral Host Distributed Antenna System
ID: 88310324RFI0005Type: Sources Sought
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Buyer

NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATIONNATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATIONNARA CONTRACTING OFFICECOLLEGE PARK, MD, 20740, USA

NAICS

Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334220)

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https://sam.gov/opp/d5070dbafe584dcfae71459eacb35055/view
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    The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) is seeking qualified vendors to provide a replacement Neutral Host Distributed Antenna System (DAS) at its Archives II facility in College Park, Maryland. The objective is to enhance cellular voice and data coverage within the 1.8 million square foot facility, which serves up to 1,700 individuals weekly, due to the current DAS reaching its end-of-life status. This initiative is critical for ensuring reliable communication infrastructure and must comply with industry standards, supporting multiple wireless service providers while achieving 95% coverage in key operational areas. Interested vendors are encouraged to attend an in-person site visit on October 15, 2024, and must submit responses to the Request for Information (RFI) by June 21, 2024, including detailed company information and potential project risks. For further inquiries, vendors can contact Shawn Xiong at shawn.xiong@nara.gov or Kevin Monahan at kevin.monahan@nara.gov.

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    Shawn Xiong
    shawn.xiong@nara.gov
    Kevin Monahan
    (202) 317-2300
    kevin.monahan@nara.gov
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    The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) issued a Request for Information (RFI) to gather technical insights on designing and maintaining a replacement Neutral Host Distributed Antenna System (DAS) at its Archives II facility in College Park, Maryland. The facility, which spans 1.8 million square feet and accommodates up to 1,700 individuals weekly, requires improved cellular voice and data coverage due to the end-of-life status of its current DAS. NARA seeks a solution that must comply with several industry standards and regulations, capable of supporting various wireless service providers, and ensuring 95% coverage in key operational areas. The RFI encourages innovative approaches, including the integration of IoT technologies, and requests contractors to provide capabilities, cost estimates, and timelines for the DAS replacement. The document outlines specific coverage performance metrics and emphasizes the contractor's responsibility for the system's lifecycle management. Responses to the RFI must be submitted by June 21, 2024, and should include detailed company information and potential risks associated with the project. This initiative reflects NARA's commitment to enhancing its communication infrastructure while considering future technological advancements. The RFI focuses primarily on market research and does not imply any solicitation for a contract.
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