*UPDATE - Bean Ridge Tower Remediation - ADDITIONAL PHOTOS
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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), is soliciting proposals for Bean Ridge Tower Remediation at the USFS field site in Thebes, IL. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity involves critical maintenance and repair of a 150' Rohn 55 guyed lattice-based communication tower. This update provides additional site photos and confirms there will be no pre-bid site walk-thru. Proposals are due by February 18, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will furnish all labor, tools, equipment, materials, and technical expertise to perform remediation tasks on the designated communication tower. Key tasks include:
- Guy system tensioning in accordance with TIA-222 Rev. H specifications.
- Installation of four guy wire bracket assemblies.
- Installation of tower lightning protection, ensuring grounding connections meet NFPA 780 preferred standard (10 ohms, 25 ohms max).
- Corrosion abatement and any necessary minor repairs.
- 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.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Product Service Code: Z2BG - Repair Or Alteration Of Electronic And Communications Facilities
- Place of Performance: Bean Ridge, Shawnee National Forest, Thebes, IL 62990.
- Work Completion: All work must be fully completed within 30 days of the issuance of the Notice to Proceed.
- Response Due: February 18, 2026, 11:00 PM ET.
- Published Date (Update): February 11, 2026.
Special Requirements & Deliverables
Contractors must comply with OSHA Regulations (29 CFR 1910 and 1926) and ANSI/TIA-222 Revision H standards. A key management system for government-furnished property is required. Deliverables include:
- Preliminary and final project schedules.
- A remediation plan.
- A final report detailing site activities and tensioning test data.
- Photographic documentation of below-grade work.
- Field reports, photos, site assessments, and data packages.
Additional Notes
This update clarifies that a pre-bid site walk-thru will not be offered. Additional site photos are provided as "Bean Ridge Photo Deck. 2". All other terms and conditions of the solicitation remain in effect. Primary Point of Contact: Edward Wright, edward.b.wright@faa.gov, (405) 954-0693.