RFI NBSFS Boresite Tower Charrette

The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Lifecycle Management Center at Hanscom Air Force Base has issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking contractor input for the demolition and relocation of an existing ROHN Industries Model 65 tower at New Boston Space Force Station in New Boston, New Hampshire. The project encompasses comprehensive communications infrastructure analysis, including identifying coverage requirements for the Space Force Station and local fire/emergency services, evaluating potential 5G support capabilities, and developing plans for a new monopole tower replacement. The scope includes handling potential lead-based paint disposal from the 1971-era tower, analyzing communication infrastructure needs, assessing backup power requirements, and relocating associated Land Mobile Radio transmitters/repeaters and supporting equipment. Contractors must demonstrate relevant experience and submit detailed approaches covering coverage maps, concept designs, site development drawings, and environmental consultation as key deliverables. The RFI response deadline is August 15, 2025, with submissions required electronically to specified Air Force contacts using the subject line format "RFI-FA2835-TOWER [Company Name, yyyymmdd]" and limited to three pages in PDF or Word format.

This procurement falls under NAICS Code 237130 for Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction, with no current set-aside designation specified, though the government indicates small business set-aside status will be determined based on RFI responses received. The government anticipates utilizing a Firm-Fixed-Price contract structure for the eventual solicitation, though specific award values or budget ranges are not disclosed in this preliminary market research phase. No incumbent contractors or current service providers are identified in the RFI documentation. The project involves a single tower installation originally constructed in 1971, with the timeline for actual demolition and construction services to be determined based on contractor feedback and subsequent acquisition planning. The RFI represents the initial market research phase to inform requirements development and acquisition strategy for this specialized communications infrastructure project.