USGS AWS3 Spectrum Reallocation - Implementation P

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Added: Aug 25, 2017 2:00 pm The U.S. Geological Survey requires migration of seventeen microwave communications sites throughout California, comprising the Northern and Southern California Seismic Networks, from ~2GHz to ~8GHz to support the Advanced Wireless Services 3 (AWS3) Spectrum Reallocation Program. The scope includes network design/validation, equipment (radios and antennas), installation, cutover, and warranty support, with the cost of equipment representing approximately 60% of the total cost of this effort. This final portion of the overall effort is being referred to as the "implementation" phase, which follows the first "site acquisition" phase and subsequent "construction/equipment-ready" phase.

We intend to award a single, firm-fixed-price contract in accordance with the procedures of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items. All relevant project documents will be made available electronically to interested parties at no charge with the Request for Proposals (RFP). Tentatively, we expect the RFP to be available approximately the week of 09/11/2017. The period of performance will be not-to-exceed two (2) years from contract award, although we intend for a shorter implementation phase. The actual period of performance will be dependent on the pace of the construction/equipment-ready phase, and we expect the implementation contractor to work with us to complete the implementation phase as soon as possible.

The applicable product/service code is 5820, "radio and television communication equipment, except airborne." The applicable NAICS code is 334220, "radio and television broadcasting and wireless communications equipment manufacturing," size standard 1,250 employees. This action is unrestricted and there is no incumbent contractor.

Offerors do not need to respond to this presolicitation notice. Questions or concerns should be submitted to the Contracting Officer, Jeff Caravelli, 916-278-9341 or jcaravelli@usgs.gov.

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