MEARNG Camp Chamberlain Cell Repeater
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The Department of Defense, through the W7NC Uspfo Activity ME ARNG, has issued a sources sought notice for information regarding the replacement of the cellular repeater system at the MEARNG Camp Chamberlain Joint Force Headquarters in Augusta, Maine. The current system, consisting of distributed antenna system (DAS) headend/controllers, is failing and requires replacement with a solution compatible with the existing passive DAS infrastructure, including cabling and antennas. The new system must cover approximately 100,000 square feet and support simultaneous in-building coverage for Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile wireless carriers, including 5G and LTE services. The replacement equipment must fulfill TAA compliance requirements and include necessary permits, inspections, system startup, commissioning, and validation. This request is issued solely for information and planning, with no current solicitation, proposal request, or governmental commitment to contract. Industry respondents are asked to provide company profiles, socio-economic status, and details of any existing contract vehicles that may apply. Responses are to be submitted via email by the specified deadline, with no phone calls accepted. The anticipated contract type is a firm-fixed-price contract. All proprietary or corporate information submitted will be protected, and costs related to response preparation will not be reimbursed by the Government. The points of contact for this sources sought notice are Thomas Ryan and Darlene Howes.
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Augusta, ME, 04330, USASet-Aside
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This Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought is issued solely for information and planning purposes. It does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP), a Request for Quotation (RFQ), or a promise to issue a solicitation in the future. This RFI does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. Furthermore, the U.S. Army is not at this time seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals. Respondents are advised that the U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI; all costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested party's expense.
Background: The MEARNG Camp Chamberlain Joint Force Headquarters (JFHQ) cellular repeater system is in need of replacing. The purpose of the Distributed Antenna System headend/controller is to enable cell phone signals to be extended throughout the building. This system has no interaction with any Government network or system, it simply boosts cell phone signals.
Requirement Objective:
The objective is to replace the failed/failing cellular repeaters, additional equipment needed to place the new cellular repeaters into operation, along with replacing any cables needed for this install. The end result is a new Distributed Antenna System (DAS) headend/controller solution to replace the existing Westell DSP85 C/P and Westell DSP85 U7C equipment. The replacement solution must be fully compatible with the existing passive DAS infrastructure (cabling and antennas) and must be capable of providing equal or better coverage and performance for a service area of approximately 100,000 square feet. The replacement DAS headend/controller must provide simultaneous in building coverage and connectivity for the following wireless carriers Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile along with supporting 5G and LTE services for all three carriers within the coverage area. The new DAS headend/controller solution will need to be TAA compliant. This job should also include any electrical permits and inspections as required, start-up and commissioning of the DAS system to include grid testing and validation for all carriers. At a minimum the main components that will need to be replaced are as follows:
1- ADRF SDR 700 Upper C
1- ADRF SDR 850
1- ADRF SDR 1900 PCS
1- NMS Chassis and Controller for BDA Cards
- Consumables to include new Jumpers/Terminations
Requirement Parameters: A commercial solution is sought. No brand name requirement is anticipated at this time.
Information requested from Industry:
Company Profile: Company name, CAGE code, UEI number, point of contact, email address, and phone number. Socio-Economic Status: Indicate any applicable small business categories (e.g., Small Business, SDVOSB, WOSB, HUBZone, 8(a)).
Contract Vehicles: Provide existing contract vehicle information (e.g., GSA Schedule, DLA ECAT, VA FSS) where these items/services are currently awarded and available for purchase, if applicable.
Response Guidelines: Responses can be submitted by responding to this RFI via email to thomas.j.ryan36.civ@army.mil. Please use the subject line: "RFI Response MEARNG Camp Chamberlain Cell Repeater [Company Name]".
The contract type is anticipated to be Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract action.
All data received in response to this Request for Information/Sources Sought Notice that is marked or designated as corporate or proprietary will be fully protected from any release outside the Government.
No phone calls will be accepted.
All questions must be submitted to the contract specialist identified below. The Government is not committed nor obligated to pay for the information provided, and no basis for claims against the Government shall arise as a result of a response to this Request for Information/Sources Sought Notice.