FNARS B&W BWDS-90N Antenna Install

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) National Community Section is seeking a contractor to install a FNARS B&W BWDS-90N antenna at the Nevada Division of Emergency Management facility in Carson City, Nevada. The solicitation requires removing an existing damaged antenna and installing a new antenna with associated transmission line and ground equipment in an "Inverted V" configuration across three masts. Contractors must have certified tower climbers and carry specific insurance coverage, including $100,000 workers' compensation and $500,000 general liability. The contract will be awarded using a lowest-priced, technically acceptable evaluation method, with proposals due by February 18, 2025. Offerors must submit a technical approach describing their methodologies, past performance information for three relevant projects, and a separate price breakdown. The pricing must remain valid for 30 days after quote submission.

The contract is set aside for total small business participation and falls under the NAICS category 237130 for Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction. The period of performance is 45 calendar days from award, with work to be completed during normal business hours (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Monday-Friday). FEMA will provide the antenna, transmission line, and associated hardware, while the contractor must provide labor, tools, and equipment. The place of performance is Carson City, NV 89701, with site access requiring 72 hours advance coordination with the Contracting Officer's Representative, Gary Evans. The solicitation includes specific wage determination requirements, with minimum wages set at $17.75 per hour under Executive Order 14026 and additional provisions for health, welfare, and holiday benefits. Contractors must also comply with telecommunications equipment restrictions and certify their adherence to related regulations.