Request for Information (W80RA6-20-26C).docx

Request for Information

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY – This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes – it does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. Solicitations are not available at this time. Requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. This notice does not constitute a commitment by the United States Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary; the United States Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the United States Government. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP, if any is issued. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on SAM.GOV. It is the responsibility of the potential offerors to monitor this site for additional information pertaining to this requirement.

1. Agency: U.S. Army Contracting Command-Redstone in support of the U.S Army Test, Measurement, and Diagnostic Equipment Activity (USATA) is conducting market research to obtain capability information in support of USATA in accordance with FAR 15.201(e).

2. Contracting Office Address: Army Contracting Command, Army Contracting Center- Redstone, Operations, Services, & Training Division

3. Notice Type: Special Notice

4. Reference Number: PANRSA-26-P-0000-037782

5. Title: Signal Boosters

6. Classification Code: 5895 - Miscellaneous Communication Equipment

7. NAICS Code: 334290 - Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing

8. Response Date: July 15, 2026

9. Description: The U.S. Army Contracting Command-Redstone, Operations, Services, & Training Division, plans to obtain information to serve as market research to help identify potential sources that can provide a brand name purchase of purchase of two (2) signal boosters (Wilson PRO Enterprise 4300 and 1300) to be installed in multiple USATA buildings to guarantee connectivity for government mobile devices. This also provides a critical emergency communication contingency in the event of a NASE outage. These items shall be delivered to the U.S. Army TMDE Activity locations, Buildings 5435 and 5436 Fowler Road, Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898. The signal boosters shall include the following specifications or equivalent (if not brand name):

The vendor shall perform the following tasks or equivalent when installing the boosters for both Buildings 5435 and 5326.

Building 5435 — Wilson PRO Enterprise 4300 (Wall Mount)

Outdoor Components:

• Install three (3) Wilson PRO directional outdoor Yagi antennas configured for MTT (Multiple Transmitter Technology) operation, mounted to a single exterior pole mount.

• Install three (3) Wilson PRO in-line surge suppressors between the outdoor antennas and the amplifier.

Indoor Amplifier:

• Install one (1) Wilson PRO Enterprise 4300 cellular signal amplifier in a wall-mount configuration at the designated interior location.

• Connect the outdoor antenna assembly to the amplifier via 1/2-inch coaxial cable with appropriate N-connectors.

Indoor Distribution:

• Install two (2) Wilson 3-way wideband cellular signal splitters.

• Two (2) dome antennas will be fed directly from the amplifier; the remaining six (6) will be fed via the splitters, three (3) per splitter.

• Mount and connect eight (8) Wilson PRO standard dome antennas at ceiling locations as determined during installation.

Building 5436 — Wilson PRO Enterprise 1300 (Wall Mount)

Outdoor Components:

• Install three (3) Wilson PRO directional outdoor Yagi antennas configured for MTT operation, mounted to a single exterior pole mount.

• Install three (3) Wilson PRO in-line surge suppressors between the outdoor antennas and the amplifier.

Indoor Amplifier:

• Install one (1) Wilson PRO Enterprise 1300 cellular signal amplifier at the designated interior location.

• Connect the outdoor antenna assembly to the amplifier via 1/2-inch coaxial cable with appropriate N-connectors.

Indoor Distribution:

• Install one (1) Wilson 3-way wideband cellular signal splitter.

• Mount and connect three (3) Wilson PRO standard dome antennas at ceiling locations as determined during installation.

10. Place of Contract Performance: Redstone Arsenal, AL

11. Set Aside: TBD

12. Responses: Interested parties are requested to respond to this RFI with the following:

a) Full company name;

b) Business size;

c) Socio-economic status as applicable;

d) Points of Contact (POC): name, position, office and mobile telephone numbers, and email address;

e) Cage Code; and

f) Unique Entity Identifier (UEI).

The response date for this market research is July 15, 2026. No phone calls will be accepted. All responses to this RFI may be submitted via e-mail to the following POCs: Lisa S. Armes, Contracting Officer at lisa.s.armes.civ@army.mil, Ph: 520-674-8668 & Samantha C Shirley, Contract Specialist at Samantha.c.shirley.civ@army.mil, Ph: 520-674-8582.