6973GH-25-R-00122 - USFS GUY TENSIONING AIREY EMABERDT WAUSAU - QandA.xlsx
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- 6973GH-25-R-00122
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This document is a Questions and Answers (Q&A) spreadsheet for Solicitation Number 6973GH-25-R-00122, issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for guy system tensioning and grounding installation at three repeater sites in Mississippi National Forests. The project involves technical communications infrastructure work, including installing grounding systems at guy anchor locations, securing waveguide/cables to towers, adjusting and securing antennas, and potentially replacing transmission lines across Airey South, Erambert Orchard, and Wausau Repeater sites.
The solicitation is a competitive firm fixed-price contract with a submission deadline of April 29, 2025, at 4:00 PM Central Time. Site visits are scheduled for April 18, 2025, at different times for each location, with Brent Edgemon as the point of contact. Potential contractors must submit a complete Solicitation Information Request (SIR) document, with questions due by April 22, 2025. The FAA intends to award the contract to the lowest-priced offeror determined to be eligible, with the project anticipated to commence 30 days after award.
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| 6973GH-25-R-00122 - USFS GUY TENSIONING AIREY EMABERDT WAUSAU - Q&A | |||
| NO. | SOW | QUESTION | ANSWER |
| All Sites | |||
| 1 | How high does the antenna extend above the tower or what is the antenna model number? | 874F-70 (4- Bay Folded Dipole, 2.5”x 20’, Aluminum). | |
| 2 | How far is the tower from the communications building? | This information can be gathered at the site visit. | |
| 3 | Are the bus bars on the tower or are we to supply those? | Contractor supplied. | |
| 4 | Do we dig down to the block on all the anchors? Or do we spot check one anchor? | All anchors will need to be dig to block. | |
| 5 | How do you want the down conductors attached to the tower? | ERROR:#VALUE! | |
| 6 | What size are the waveguide cables? | This information can be gathered at the site visit. | |
| 7 | What size and model is the transmission to be replaced on Erambert tower @ 120 ft? | This information can be gathered at the site visit. | |
| 8 | Is there a cost estimate , budget or ballpark figure for the project listed? | Not that will be provided. | |
| 9 | Is there an actual start date for the project? | 30 days after award. | |
| Site – Airey South Repeater | |||
| 10 | Install grounding at each guy anchor location as specified in TIA-222 Rev. H. | ||
| Is this system to include waterfall and fan plate grounding? | Yes | ||
| 11 | Install above grade ground system on tower and shelter to meet NFPA 780 and TIA-222 current addition. | Is this to include tower exit bus, entry port bus and tower downleads from the top? | Yes |
| 12 | Install ice bridge/ transmission pathway from tower to shelter to properly support transmission lines, in accordance with NFPA standards. | What is the approximate length of the ice bridge needed? | This information can be gathered at the site visit. |
| 13 | Secure waveguide/cable to tower at (3) ft. intervals where not currently attached with appropriate hangers. | Can the Government provide the size and quantity of the waveguide/cables? | This information can be gathered at the site visit. |
| 14 | Secure waveguide/cable to tower at (3) ft. intervals where not currently attached with appropriate hangers. | Is there a waveguide ladder present on the tower? | This information can be gathered at the site visit. |
| 15 | Install battery terminal protectors to reduce potential arc flash. | Can the Government provide a part number or serial number for the battery? | ERROR:#VALUE! |
| Site – Erambert Orchard Repeater | |||
| 16 | Install grounding at each guy anchor location as specified in TIA-222 Rev. H. | Is this system to include waterfall and fan plate grounding? | Yes |
| 17 | Install above grade ground system on tower and shelter to meet NFPA 780 and TIA-222 current addition. | Is this to include tower exit bus, entry port bus and tower downleads from the top? | Yes |
| 18 | Install ice bridge/ transmission pathway from tower to shelter to properly support transmission lines, in accordance with NFPA standards. | What is the approximate length of the ice bridge needed? | This information can be gathered at the site visit. |
| 19 | Secure waveguide/cable to tower at (3) ft. intervals where not currently attached with appropriate hangers. | Can the Government provide the size and quantity of the waveguide/cables? | This information can be gathered at the site visit. |
| 20 | Secure waveguide/cable to tower at (3) ft. intervals where not currently attached with appropriate hangers. | Is there a waveguide ladder present on the tower? | This information can be gathered at the site visit. |
| 21 | Adjust and secure antenna on leg B at 160’ that is leaning into antenna on leg C. | Can the Government provide the size and type of antenna that needs to be adjusted and secured? | 874F-70 (4- Bay Folded Dipole, 2.5”x 20’, Aluminum). |
| 22 | Replace antenna transmission line that has cracked on leg C at 120’. | Can the Government provide the size and type of transmission line that is to be replaced? | This information can be gathered at the site visit. |
| 23 | Install battery terminal protectors to reduce potential arc flash. | Can the Government provide a part number or serial number for the battery? | ERROR:#VALUE! |
| Site – Wausau Repeater | |||
| 24 | Install grounding at each guy anchor location as specified in TIA-222 Rev. H. | Is this system to include waterfall and fan plate grounding? | Yes |
| 25 | Install ice bridge/ transmission pathway from tower to shelter to properly support transmission lines, in accordance with NFPA standards. | What is the approximate length of the ice bridge needed? | This information can be gathered at the site visit. |
| 26 | Secure waveguide/cable to tower at (3) ft. intervals where not currently attached with appropriate hangers. | Can the Government provide the size and quantity of the waveguide/cables? | This information can be gathered at the site visit. |
| 27 | Secure waveguide/cable to tower at (3) ft. intervals where not currently attached with appropriate hangers. | Is there a waveguide ladder present on the tower? | This information can be gathered at the site visit. |
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