Bean Ridge Tower Remediation

SOL #: 6973GH-26-R-00074Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Transportation

Federal Aviation Administration

6973GH FRANCHISE ACQUISITION SVCS

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK, 73125, United States

Place of Performance

Thebes, IL

NAICS

Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction (237130)

PSC

Repair Or Alteration Of Electronic And Communications Facilities (Z2BG)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/9868a00c1a224fa2ae556b671d8091df/view

Timeline

Posted

Feb 10, 2026

Last Updated

Feb 17, 2026

Submission Deadline

Feb 18, 2026, 11:00 PM

Qualification Details

Fit reasons

NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.

Risks

Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.

Next steps

Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.

Quick Summary

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), on behalf of the U.S. Forest Service (USFS), has issued a Solicitation for Bean Ridge Tower Remediation services at the USFS field site in Thebes, IL. This effort addresses critical infrastructure maintenance for a 150' Rohn 55 guyed lattice-based communication tower. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due by February 18, 2026.

Scope of Work

The contractor will provide technical and logistical services to perform comprehensive remediation on the designated USFS communication tower. Key tasks include:

Guy system tensioning, adhering to TIA-222 Rev. H specifications.
Installation of four guy wire bracket assemblies.
Installation of tower lightning protection, ensuring grounding connections meet NFPA 780 standards (10 ohms preferred, 25 ohms maximum).
Corrosion abatement and minor repairs necessary for proper tensioning.
Installation of new security wire on the perimeter fence (approx. 40' x 40').
Lowering two single dipole antennas by 7 ft. and re-terminating transmission lines. The contractor is responsible for furnishing all labor, tools, equipment, materials, and technical expertise.

Contract & Timeline

Type: Solicitation
Product Service Code: Z2BG (Repair Or Alteration Of Electronic And Communications Facilities)
Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Published Date: February 10, 2026
Response Due: February 18, 2026, 11:00 PM EST
Period of Performance: All work must be completed within 30 days of the issuance of the Notice to Proceed.

Place of Performance

The work will be performed at the USFS field site located at Bean Ridge, Shawnee National Forest, Thebes, IL 62990 (Latitude 37°14'54.91"N, Longitude 89°22'42.72"W).

Key Requirements & Deliverables

Work must comply with OSHA Regulations (29 CFR 1910 and 1926) and ANSI/TIA-222 Revision H standards.
Contractor must develop and implement a key management system for government-furnished property.
Deliverables include: Preliminary project schedule, final project schedule and remediation plan, final report with site activities and tensioning test data, photographic documentation of below-grade work, and field reports/photos/site assessments/data packages. All final project documents must be in PDF format.