CA-hopper MTN NWR-comms tower

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking to procure a radio communications system installation at Hopper Mountain National Wildlife Refuge in Ventura County, California. The project requires delivery, testing, and installation of one Bay Micro Shelter equipped with a 20-foot tower and radio repeater system designed for emergency communications for USFWS staff. The system must comply with R56 standards and include manufacturer-provided delivery and installation services. While the government files do not specify detailed evaluation criteria beyond demonstrated capabilities, interested firms must demonstrate relevant experience through up to three similar projects completed within the past five years, including specific contract details, pricing, completion dates, and project complexity assessments. The response deadline for Sources Sought submissions is 5:00 PM Pacific Daylight Time on May 4, 2026, with responses submitted electronically to Contracting Officer Cindy Salazar at cindy_salazar@ios.doi.gov, and the formal solicitation is expected to be posted on May 10, 2026.

This procurement carries no set-aside designation, though Small Business, 8(a), HUBZone, WOSB, EDWOSB, and SDVOSB firms are highly encouraged to respond. No incumbent contractor or current contract information is identified in the pre-solicitation materials. The contract will be awarded as Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), though no specific award value or budget range is disclosed in this pre-solicitation notice. The work period is 90 days from Notice to Proceed, making this a relatively expedited installation project. The NAICS classification is 517810 (All Other Telecommunications) with a Small Business size standard of $40.0 million, and the PSC code is Y1PZ (Construction of Other Non-Building Facilities). Interested contractors should submit responses limited to five pages including company information, CAGE Code, Unique Entity Identifier, and relevant project documentation.