ACRx Antenna Installation: St. Thomas, USVI

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides responses to vendor questions regarding the solicitation for services at St. Thomas, USVI.

• Plumb and Tensioning Work: A vendor inquired if plumb and tensioning of the tower should be included in the quote, as it was mentioned in the Construction Drawings (Pages S-2 and S-3) but not in the SOW. The government clarified that plumb/tensioning is NOT part of this installation solicitation. While it is noted on the Construction Drawings for technical consistency, it is intentionally excluded from this SOW and is being handled by a separate vendor.

This clarification confirms that plumb and tensioning work is out of scope for this particular solicitation. Bidders should not include costs or efforts related to this activity in their quotes.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Services and Materials related to ACRx St. Thomas, USVI. It is a Firm Fixed Price contract type.

• Services and Materials for ACRx St. Thomas, USVI.

• Specific details are provided on a "Continuation Sheet" which is referenced but not included in the provided pages.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: Not explicitly stated in the provided pages, but delivery is requested by 03/25/2026.

• Estimated Value: Not stated in the provided pages.

• Quotations must be submitted to the issuing office (Block 5a) on or before Close of Business on 03/25/2026, 12:00 CT.

• The document includes standard contract clauses and provisions, indicating a formal evaluation process.

• The document is marked as "IS NOT A SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE".

• This is a request for information, and quotations furnished are not offers.

• If unable to quote, vendors should indicate so and return the form.

• The Government is not committed to paying any costs incurred in preparing the quotation.

• Standard Form 18 (Rev. 6-95) is used for this RFQ.

Forms / Attachments / Pricing Sheets

This document contains the construction drawings for the WTJX Tower project in St. Thomas, USVI. It details the site, structural, and electrical components required for the tower's construction and associated infrastructure.

• Title Sheet (T-1): Provides project overview, location, and sheet index.
• General Notes (GN-1, GN-2, GN-3): Outlines general requirements, project closeout procedures, site work specifications (earthwork, drainage, fencing), concrete, metals, and electrical installation standards.
• Site Plans (C-1, C-2): Illustrates the location of the WTJX Tower, existing structures, and proposed site layout.
• Equipment Room Layout (C-3): Details the proposed equipment rack and cable routing within the existing building.
• Elevation & Antenna Layout (C-4): Shows the tower elevation and the placement of proposed antennas and microwave dishes.
• Mounting Details (C-5): Provides specific details for antenna and microwave dish mounting to the tower legs.
• Antenna Specifications (C-6, C-7, C-8): Details the specifications for the Super Sector Dual PA Panel Antenna, Super Sector Single PA Panel Antenna, and the Radiowaves MW Dish Antenna.
• Surge Arrestor & Fiber Box Details (C-9, C-10, C-11, C-12): Outlines specifications and installation details for surge arrestors, fiber optic boxes, and cable routing.
• Cable Specifications (C-13): Details specifications for LMR-400 coaxial cable and fiber optic cable.
• Cable Layout & Schedule (C-14, C-15): Illustrates cable routing and provides a schedule of antennas and their associated cables, including lengths and connectors.
• Weatherproofing Details (C-16): Provides instructions for weatherproofing coax to jumper, jumpers to bulkhead, and ground kits.
• Site Details (G-1): Includes various ground bar and connection details.

These construction drawings are critical for any bidder involved in the physical construction, installation, or modification of the WTJX Tower and its associated telecommunications infrastructure. They provide detailed specifications for materials, components, layout, and installation procedures, which are essential for accurate bidding and execution of the work.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To procure services for the installation of antennas and ancillary equipment in support of the Adaptive Central Receive (ACRx) effort for the FBI's Video Surveillance Unit.

• Installation of four (4) Janteq SuperSector antennas on the WTJX Tower in St. Thomas, USVI, at specified heights.

• Installation of four (4) Fiber Tower Boxes, each within 10-15 feet of a SuperSector antenna.

• Installation of four (4) 12-core fiber cables from the equipment room to the Fiber Tower Boxes.

• Installation of four (4) LMR 400 coaxial cables from the equipment room to the SuperSector antennas.

• Installation of one (1) six-foot Cambium dish and two (2) PTP-820 Outdoor Units (ODUs) on the tower.

• Installation of two (2) new LMR 400 coaxial cables for the PTP-820 installation.

• Assistance with aligning the Cambium dish to the El Yunque tower in Puerto Rico.

• Grounding of all antennas and cables to Motorola R56 standards.

• Cable management for external and internal cabling.

• Coordination for site walks, building permits, and work permits.

• Work must adhere to Motorola R56 standards for grounding.

• Installation efforts must be completed by Tuesday COB of any standard work week.

• Contractor must have at least two years of experience and Motorola R56 Installer Certifications.

• Contractor team members must have Competent Tower Climber Certification and Authorized Tower Climber Certification.

• Insurance coverage requirements must be met.

• Period of Performance: Begins on contract award and ends no later than 180 days after contract award.

• Place of Performance: WTJX Tower in St. Thomas, USVI, and El Yunque Tower in Puerto Rico (for dish alignment).

• This is a non-personal services contract.

• Contractor is responsible for obtaining building permits and coordinating with local authorities.

• Contractor must provide and install mounting hardware for Fiber Tower Boxes and new antenna tower mounts.

• FBI will provide Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) including LMR cable, Fiber Optic cable, antennas, mounting brackets, and polyphasers.

• Contractor must coordinate with site management for cable entry and management.

• Electrical circuits will be installed by the Government.

• Contractor is responsible for cleanup and disposal of refuse and unused supplies.

• Vendor registration in SAM.gov is required.

• Invoices must be submitted electronically through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).