RSSC East Antennas

The Department of the Air Force Space Command seeks antenna and antenna installation items for RSSC East through a 100% small business set-aside RFQ (FA255026Q0055), with offers due September 23, 2026 at 12:00 PM Mountain Time and questions due September 21, 2026 at 3:00 PM Mountain Time.

Delivery is to MacDill Air Force Base, Tampa, Florida (3002 Zemke Ave, Bldg 1058), with delivery required by December 31, 2026 and 12–14 weeks after receipt of order. The procurement includes 22 line items of UHF satellite communication equipment: one TACO Antenna SATCOM Fixed Helical Antenna (225–400 MHz UHF frequency band, 12 dBic gain at 375 MHz, 1.5:1 VSWR maximum, 50-ohm impedance, 500W maximum input power, 29-pound weight); eight TACO Antenna Adjustable Mounts for 2.875 to 4-inch mast diameters with fixed 15-degree elevation angles; 1,200 feet of LMR-400 3/8-inch low-loss coaxial cable; and various connectors, surge protectors, ground kits, cable support systems, fiberglass enclosures, and installation tools. All items must be new; refurbished or used equipment is not accepted. The contractor must provide all manufacturer-standard drawings, technical documentation, manuals, and software at no additional charge.

The NAICS code is 334220 (Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing) with a small business size standard of 1,250 employees. The PSC code is 5985 (Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment). This is a brand name requirement. Award will be made on price (primary evaluation factor), technical acceptability, and delivery schedule. Quotes must remain valid for 30 days from the response deadline. Submit offers via email to tatum.kiley@spaceforce.mil and joshua.stone.23@spaceforce.mil with CAGE code, UEI, company contact information, and statement of financial responsibility. Payment is processed through Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).