RAWS ATCALS Fiber Optic & Radio System Replacement

This contract requires the Engineer-Furnish-Install-and-Test (EFI&T) of a new telecommunications infrastructure at Joint Base Lewis-McChord to replace failing legacy systems, with a strict mandate to integrate TC Communications JumboSwitch equipment to ensure seamless compatibility with existing systems. The scope covers installation of outside plant single-mode fiber optic cables connecting critical facilities including the Air Traffic Control Tower, ILS, GATR, Base Operations, and Weather Stations, along with inside plant interconnects and replacement of radio system channel banks in ten designated buildings. Performance must adhere to federal standards such as UFC 3-580-01, TIA-606-C, TIA-526-7, and MIL-HDBK-411B, with stringent testing requirements including splice loss no greater than 0.3 dB and line loss no more than 3 dB per run, validated through OTDR traces and bidirectional loss measurements. All work must be completed within a fixed 120-day period following award, and deliverables include an installation plan, cable test reports, and electronic as-built drawings compliant with applicable specifications. The solicitation is a Small Business Set Aside under NAICS code 541519, with a Firm-Fixed-Price contract structure and evaluation based on a best value trade-off where past performance is the most heavily weighted factor—exceeding both technical and price considerations in importance. Past performance must demonstrate recent and relevant EFI&T experience with fiber optic installations and enterprise switch integration, evaluated using CPARS and public records. The technical proposal is judged on a binary acceptable/unacceptable scale, and failure to meet technical requirements results in disqualification. Pricing must be fully detailed, with all CDRL costs embedded in the equipment and labor lines. Compliance with security requirements is mandatory, including OPSEC training, unclassified access with mandatory escort, E-Verify verification, submission of a Site Visit Request Letter, and adherence to JBLM regulations including AIE badge issuance and return. Contractors must also comply with prohibitions on covered telecommunications equipment, hexavalent chromium use, and restricted business operations in Iran and Sudan, while ensuring all personnel are trained, identified, and registered with the Emergency Mass Notification System. All submissions must be electronic, formatted into five distinct volumes meeting precise page limits and content requirements, and submitted by the August 14, 2026 deadline to designated Air Force points of contact.