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This is a Sources Sought Synopsis ONLY. The U.S. Government desires to procure Upgrades to the

South Texas, Antenna Tower System for USMS Tactical Operations Division (TOD). The purpose of this acquisition is to acquire upgrades that meet and or exceed the specifications that are listed below.

This notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes - it does not constitute a Request for

Quote (RFQ)/Invitation for Bid (IFB)/Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFQ, IFB or

RFP in the future. This notice does not commit the U.S. Government to contract for any supply or service.

Further, the U.S. Government is not seeking quotes, bids or proposals at this time and will not accept unsolicited proposals in response to this sources sought notice. The U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this notice. Submittals will not be returned to the responder. Not responding to this notice does not preclude participation in any future RFQ or IFB or

RFP, if any is issued. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on the Government-wide Point of

Entry (GPE). It is the responsibility of potential offerors to monitor the GPE for additional information pertaining to this requirement. The anticipated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is: 237130 Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction.

This notice calls for a vendor who is either 8(a) or HUBZone preference first, then small business concerns. The vendor will be required to provide all administrative, management, supervision, labor, and other supplies/services. Tasks/supplies to be performed/provided shall include, but not be limited to, the following specifications:

- Andrews AVA6-50 transmission line (1 ¼” diameter)

- (2) Sinclair model SC229-SFXLDF omnidirectional antennas with appropriate mounts

- All associated feedline and antenna mounting hardware

- All feedline and antenna grounding materials

- All building penetration boots/materials

- All required RF connectors

- All required antenna jumpers

Remove two existing VHF SC229-SFXLDF antennas and in their place, install two new Sinclair model

SC229-SFXLDF antennas. Provide suitable mounts for these antennas.

Remove two existing 7/8” diameter feedlines from the existing antennas to the equipment polyphasers and in their place install two 1 ¼” diameter--Andrews AVA6-50 feedlines.

Provide and install appropriate jumpers and connectors on the antenna end of both feedlines. Terminate the

Polyphaser (building) end of the feedline with an N-Male type connector.

Be advised that responses to this sources sought synopsize are limited to five (5) pages - not including the cover sheet. The Government will not review general capability statements, please ensure submissions are specific to this requirement and information requested. Vendors are encouraged to provide concise responses to the capability questions/statements below. Vendor responses shall be submitted in a searchable PDF Format.

All interested parties shall provide their capability statement no later than April 06, 2021 at 4:00 PM

(EST) to Christopher Cook at Christopher.cook4@usdoj.gov

Capability Questions/Statements:

1. The name of the firm, point of contact, phone number, email address, DUNS number, CAGE code, a statement regarding business status (including small business type(s)/certifications(s) such as SDB, 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, etc.) and the corresponding NAICS code.

2. Identify whether your firm is registered in the Systems for Award Management website

(www.sam.gov). Yes or No.

3. Identify whether your firm is interested in competing for this requirement as a prime contractor or not.

Identify subcontracting, joint ventures or teaming arrangement that will be pursued, if any.

4. Provide information in sufficient detail regarding previous experience (indicate whether as a prime contractor or subcontractor) on similar requirements (include size, scope, complexity, timeframe, government or commercial), pertinent certifications, etc., that will facilitate making a capability determination for a Tactical Services contract for the Tactical Operations Division (TOD). Responses shall be limited to five (5) pages, not including the cover sheet.

mailto:Christopher.cook4@usdoj.gov.

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