UPDATE* University Mountain Tower Remediation - LPGBS Design

The Federal Aviation Administration, on behalf of the U.S. Forest Service Region 1, is soliciting proposals for remediation services on a 65-foot guyed lattice-based communication tower located at University Mountain in the Lolo National Forest near Missoula, Montana. The procurement encompasses four primary tasks: implementation of guy wire tensioning per TIA-222 Rev. H specifications, installation of a Class I lightning protection system, corrosion abatement on the tower and guy systems, and installation of industry-designed mounting hardware for transmission line support. All work must comply with OSHA regulations and applicable industry standards, including achieving grounding connections that meet NFPA 780 standards with a preferred resistance of 10 ohms (maximum 25 ohms). The contractor must submit a preliminary project schedule within 10 calendar days of award and a final schedule no later than two weeks before field work begins, with all remediation work completed within 30 days of the Notice to Proceed. The solicitation was posted on February 10, 2026, with proposals due by February 19, 2026, at 5:00 PM Central Standard Time, and inquiries should be directed to Edward Wright at the AAQ-710 Logistics Center ACQ in Oklahoma City.

This solicitation is designated as a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 237130 (Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction), with no incumbent contractor identified. The contract is structured as a fixed-price arrangement for commercial items, with the government providing no on-site logistics support; the contractor bears sole responsibility for all pre-work logistics, permits, site access coordination, and establishing a safe work zone. Specific award values or budget ranges have not been disclosed in the solicitation documents; offerors are required to provide labor, equipment, lodging, and miscellaneous expense pricing as part of their proposals. The place of performance is University Mountain in the Lolo National Forest, Missoula, Montana (coordinates: 4651'5.43"N, 11355'39.77"W), with all deliverables including a remediation plan, final report with tensioning test data, activity schedule, photographic documentation, and field reports due within 30 days of site completion. Payment will be processed through electronic funds transfer via the Delphi eInvoicing portal, and all invoices must include mandatory certifications regarding compliance with Executive Order 14173 regarding equal protection and non-discrimination principles.