R3 Early Warning System Repair and Installation

The USDA Forest Service Southwest Region is procuring repair and installation services for Early Warning Systems at two high-hazard dams: Hulsey Lake Dam in Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, Arizona, and McClellan Dam in Cibola National Forest, Texas. The contract requires repairing existing EWS units and installing one unit at each dam location, including replacement of necessary components with proprietary AMCI Wireless components, verification of performance, and ensuring reliable data transmission through cellular or satellite routes. The procurement also includes two submersible pressure transmitters with specific technical requirements (freeze-proof, 0-15 psig pressure range, 4-20mA output, 3-year warranty) and 100 feet of additional sensor cable. The Forest Service will evaluate proposals using Lowest Price Technically Acceptable criteria, with technical and past performance factors weighted more heavily than price. Pre-award questions are due by September 3, 2025, and quotes must be submitted by 5:00 PM Pacific Daylight Time on September 12, 2025.

This opportunity is designated as a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 517810 (All Other Telecommunications). No current contractors or incumbents are identified in the solicitation documents. While the total contract value is not disclosed, the procurement involves work at two distinct dam locations requiring specialized telecommunications equipment and installation services. The contract includes a 90-day completion timeline from award, with work to be performed during normal business hours. Performance will take place primarily in Springerville, Arizona, though the contract encompasses dam sites in both Arizona and Texas, requiring contractors to account for various environmental conditions at both locations.