W911KB26Q0002_Combo_Synop-Solicitation _Antenna Mount and Cable Installation.pdf

Starlink Antenna Mount and Cable Installation Services W911KB26Q0002

Contracting Office Address:

United States Army Corps of Engineers - Alaska District (USACE-POA)

2204 3rd Street, JBER, AK 99506-1898

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for Starlink Antenna Mount and Cable Installation Solicitation Number: W911KB26Q0002

Issue Date: Jan 7, 2026 Response Due Date: Jan 16, 2026, 9:00 AM Alaska Standard Time

DESCRIPTION: This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) under the authority of FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures, specifically FAR 13.105(b), which allows for the use of simplified procedures for commercial items, and FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

The requirement is for the procurement, delivery, and installation of Antenna Mounts and Cable Installation in accordance with Statement of Work (SOW). The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 238290, Other Building Equipment Contractors with a small business size standard of $22M. This acquisition is solicited as a 100% Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.502-2, restricted to local small business in Alaska.

Statement of Work (SOW): Starlink Antenna Mount, Antenna, and Cable Installation

1. Introduction This Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the requirements, scope, and responsibilities for the professional installation of a Starlink antenna mount, high performance antenna, and cable installation/routing on existing US Army Crops of Engineers (USACE) Alaska District (POA) office buildings located at Fort Wainwright, Chena Lakes, Eielson AFB, and Fort Greely, Alaska.

2. Objectives The primary objective is to install a mounting solution, attach a Starlink antenna to the solution, and route cable in method that is survivable in the sub-arctic environmental conditions, is in an optimal location with a clear view of the sky to provide a stable and operational internet connection, and enable future antenna/cable hardware replacements by reutilizing the mounting solution.

3. Scope of Work The Contractor shall provide all labor, tools, materials (excluding GFE) and expertise necessary to complete the installation.

3.1 General Requirements

a. Provide a complete wall-mounted support system suitable for High-Performance models.

b. Support shall be compatible with the building façade material (e.g., CMU, concrete, steel structure behind siding, wood structural framing).

c. Provide all brackets, mast, anchors, fasteners, corrosion protection, grounding, and weatherproofing necessary for a complete installation.

d. Support system shall comply with:

IBC 2021 / UFC 1-200-01

ASCE 7-22 (wind, snow, seismic nonstructural) NEC 2023 Articles 250, 810, 820

NFPA 780

UFC 3-520-01 (grounding & bonding) Starlink installation requirements

3.2 Mount Configuration Mast & Bracket Assembly

a. Provide two-piece or three-piece heavy-duty wall bracket assembly with:

Upper and lower support arms spaced 18–36 inches apart Mast secured at both arms Factory-welded and gusset-reinforced interfaces

b. Minimum mast requirements:

2.0″ OD, Schedule 40 steel pipe Wall thickness: 0.154″ minimum Hot-dip galvanized (ASTM A123) Straightness tolerance ≤ 1/8″ per 6 ft

c. Minimum bracket arm material:

1/4″ thick steel plate or structural angle Hot-dip galvanized Pre-drilled for structural anchors

d. Minimum clearance:

Mast shall project 12″–24″ away from wall for antenna clearance Free end mast height between 18″–36″ above top bracket.

3.3 Structural Load Requirements

a. Mount shall resist ASCE 7-22 design wind speed for the installation site (typical DoD Alaska: 115–155 mph, Exposure C).

b. Factor in projected surface area of Starlink antenna:

High-Performance: up to ~380 in²

c. Maximum allowable mast deflection:

≤ 3° at design wind load

d. Bracket and anchors shall be sized by the contractor’s structural engineer.

3.4 Wall Anchoring Requirements

a. Concrete or CMU Walls

Use mechanical expansion anchors (Hilti, Simpson, Powers) or adhesive anchors.

Minimum anchor size:

3/8″ stainless steel (expandable) OR 1/2″ threaded rod w/ epoxy set

Embedment: 2.75″ minimum, or per manufacturer engineering tables.

b. Steel Structure

Attach directly to steel columns or beams using:

i. 3/8″ stainless bolts

ii. Or pre-engineered clamps designed for dynamic wind load No field welding unless approved.

c. Wood Framing Locate studs using scanner/verification.

Use lag bolts, 5/16″ or 3/8″ stainless steel, with minimum 2.5″ embedment.

Provide backer plate inside wall cavity for high wind areas.

3.5 Corrosion Protection

a. All metal components shall be hot-dip galvanized after fabrication per ASTM A123.

b. Fasteners:

Type 316 stainless steel (preferred) or 18-8 SS

c. Dissimilar metal isolation:

Use neoprene or EPDM isolation washers if mounting to aluminum or coated metal panels.

3.6 Grounding & Bonding

(Required per NEC 250, 810, 820; UFC 3-520-01)

a. Bond mast to building grounding electrode system with:

#6 AWG copper (bare or insulated, green preferred)

b. Provide bonding lug on mast.

c. If building has a lightning protection system (LPS):

Bond wall mount to LPS Maintain separation unless bonded (NFPA 780 rules apply)

3.7 Cable Routing Requirements

a. Use GFE Starlink cables for indoor and outdoor routing.

b. Provide drip loops at both the antenna and the wall entry point.

c. Protect exposed cable in:

UV-rated flexible conduit, or RMC/IMC for areas prone to impact or wildlife

d. Penetrations through wall shall be:

Sleeved Sealed with fire-rated sealant (UL assembly) Weatherproofed with silicone and gaskets

3.8 Installation Requirements

a. Select wall face with unobstructed sky view (north-facing in Alaska). Minimally obstructed (<1%) 140° field of view verified by the Starlink App obstruction feature.

b. Maintain minimum clearances:

6 ft horizontal from HVAC exhausts 3 ft vertical from roof eaves 3 ft from nearby building corners to avoid turbulence

c. Mount shall be level within ±2°.

d. Fully tighten anchors to manufacturer torque.

e. Verify mast rigidity by load testing:

No visible vibration at moderate wind No deck or wall resonance

f. Confirm satellite acquisition and signal quality before final tightening.

3.9 Safety

a. Maintain on-site safety based on the standards of USACE Engineering Manual (EM) – 385-1-1 (15 March 2024).

4. Government Furnished Equipment The Government will provide the following equipment:

4x Starlink High Performance Antenna (Gen 2) 4x Starlink Flat High Performance Pipe Adapter (Gen 2) 4x Starlink Cable 25M (82 ft)

5. Locations of Work

4511 8th Street, BLDG 4511, Fort Wainwright, AK 99703 3800 Laurance Road, North Pole, AK 99705 2310 Central Ave, Bldg 2258, STE 302, Eielson AFB, AK 99702 601 1st Street, BLDG 601, STE 105, Fort Greely, AK 99731

End of Statement of Work

CONTRACT LINE ITEMS (CLINs):

CLIN Description Quantity (Est.) Unit Unit Price Total Price

Installation of Starlink antenna mounts, high performance antennas, and cable installation/routing on existing US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Alaska

District (POA) office buildings located at Fort Wainwright, Chena Lakes, Eielson AFB, and Fort Greely, Alaska, IAW with the SOW. 1 Job $__________ $__________

Note: The government will not pay G&A, profit, overhead, or any markup on parts required to complete the services.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: Quotations must be submitted via email to the Contract Specialist, Travis Tofi, travis.tofi@usace.army.mil and CC Tom Green, at tom.green@usace.army.mil by January 16, 2026, 9:00 AM Alaska Standard Time. Late submissions may not be accepted unless the Contracting Officer determines it is in the government’s best interest (see FAR 52.212-1(f)). Quotations must include:

Solicitation number: W911KB26Q0002.

Cage Code, Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), and Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN).

Prompt Payment Terms.

Pricing for all CLINs, including option years.

Acknowledgment of compliance with all applicable FAR, DFARS, and AFFARS provisions/clauses.

A brief technical submission (no more than 2 pages) demonstrating the capability to meet all SOW requirements and complete the project NLT 30 days after Contract Award, including a proposed schedule and approach to minimize disruption to government operations.

Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov and certified as a small business under NAICS 238290 to be eligible for award. Prices must remain firm for 90 calendar days from the submission deadline.

EVALUATION CRITERIA: The government will award a Firm-Fixed-Price contract using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation method. The evaluation will consider the following factors:

1. Technical Acceptability:

o The offeror must demonstrate the capability to meet all SOW requirements.

o Technical submissions will be evaluated as either "Acceptable" or "Unacceptable." An

"Acceptable" rating requires a clear plan to meet all SOW requirements and deadlines.

Price:

o Among technically acceptable offers, the government will select the offer with the lowest total evaluated price.

o The government may determine an offer unacceptable if prices are significantly unbalanced.

Only offers from small businesses will be considered. The government intends to award without discussions but reserves the right to conduct discussions if necessary. Offerors should submit their best price and technical terms initially.

APPLICABLE PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES: The solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2025-01, effective January 31, 2025, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Publication Notice, effective January 31, 2025, and Army Federal Acquisition Supplement (AFARS), effective January 31, 2025. The following provisions and clauses apply:

Provisions

FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management (Oct 2018) FAR 52.204-16, Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (Aug 2020) FAR 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal (Aug 1999) FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items (Sep 2021) FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items (Feb 2021) FAR 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations (Oct 2022) FAR 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2020) DFARS 252.204-7007, Alternate A, Annual Representations and Certifications (May 2021) DFARS 252.225-7000, Buy American Act – Balance of Payments Program Certificate (Aug

2023) Clauses

FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items (Nov 2023) FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive

Orders – Commercial Items (May 2024), with the following subparagraphs:

o FAR 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Jun 2020), with

Alternate I (Oct 1995) o FAR 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards

(Jun 2020) o FAR 52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with

Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (Nov 2021) o FAR 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2020) o FAR 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (Oct 2022) o FAR 52.219-28, Post-Award Small Business Program Representation (Mar 2023) o FAR 52.222-3, Convict Labor (Jun 2003) o FAR 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015) o FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sep 2016) o FAR 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Jun 2020) o FAR 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 2020) o FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Jun 2020) o FAR 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Nov 2021) o FAR 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving

(Jun 2020) o FAR 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Feb 2021) o FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer – System for Award

Management (Oct 2018) FAR 52.216-1, Type of Contract (Apr 1984) (Firm-Fixed-Price) FAR 52.216-18, Ordering (Aug 2020) FAR 52.216-19, Order Limitations (Oct 1995) FAR 52.216-22, Indefinite Quantity (Oct 1995) FAR 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (May 2014) FAR 52.237-1, Site Visit (Apr 1984) FAR 52.246-4, Inspection of Services – Fixed Price (Aug 1996) FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) DFARS 252.204-7012, Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting

(Dec 2019) DFARS 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (Jun 2012) DFARS 252.244-7000, Subcontracts for Commercial Items (Oct 2023)

Addendums to FAR 52.212-1 Submission of Offers: Quotations must be submitted via email to Travis Tofi, travis.tofi@usace.army.mil and CC tom.green@usace.army.mil by January 16, 2026, 9:00 AM Alaska Standard Time.

Period for Acceptance of Quotes: Prices must remain firm for 90 calendar days from the submission deadline.

Late Submissions: Late quotes may not be accepted unless determined to be in the government’s best interest (FAR 52.212-1(f)).

Contract Award: The government intends to award a Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order without discussions but reserves the right to conduct discussions if necessary. Offerors should submit their best price and technical terms initially.

POINT OF CONTACT:

Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR): Tyler Coble, (907) 753-2654, Tyler.S.Coble@usace.army.mil

Contract Specialist: Tom Green, tom.green@usace.army.mil Contracting Officer: Travis Tofi, travis.tofi@usace.army.mil

QUESTIONS: Submit questions or clarifications in writing to Tom Green at tom.green@usace.army.mil and Travis Tofi, travis.tofi@usace.army.mil by January 12, 2026, 4:00 PM Alaska Standard Time.

Travis Tofi Contracting Officer