Hatch ATC Equipment Movement

Sources Sought Notice

This notice is issued by the MICC Fort Eustis-Detachment Rucker for market research to identify potential sources for the de-installation, engineering, relocation, and reinstallation of Air Traffic Control (ATC) equipment at Fort Rucker, AL. The services are required to move ATC equipment from the current Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) to a newly constructed ATCT at Hatch Stage Field. This requirement may be set-aside for small businesses or procured through full and open competition.

• Installation of DENRO Small Tower Voice Switch (GFE).

• Installation of 12 runs of ½ Inch Heliax Cabling with four TACO type antennas for 12 radios (GFE).

• Installation of 1 FM Radio Antenna and associated cabling.

• Installation of IDF Blocks in the Radio Equipment Room.

• Installation and cabling for two radio racks (GFE).

• Installation and cabling for a Digital Audio Legal Recorder or NVR.

• Installation and cabling for FMQ-13 with two indicators.

• Design, engineer, procure, and install four (4) communications consoles, including new hardware and grounding.

• Anticipated Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance (Base Year): 21 September 2026 through 20 September 2027.

• Services may be subject to the Service Contract Act or a collective bargaining agreement.

• Interested parties must submit a capabilities statement (max 10 pages, Times New Roman 10 pitch).

• Deadline for response: 14 April 2026, 1:00 PM CDT.

• Submissions must be emailed to melissa.k.mayhall2.civ@army.mil.

• Responses will not be returned, and no feedback will be provided.

• NAICS Code: 238210 (Small Business Size Standard: $19M).

• Product Service Code: N059.

• Businesses of all sizes are encouraged to respond.

• Respondents must clearly identify their business size.

• Under a Small-Business Set-Aside, the prime must perform at least 50% of the work.

• Respondents must indicate their qualification as a Small, Small Disadvantaged, Women-Owned, HUBZone, or Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concern.

• Contractor personnel must possess a minimum of a Secret Clearance.

• Contractor operations must comply with OSHA, EPA, and other Federal Regulatory bodies' standards.

• This is a Sources Sought Notice for informational purposes only and not a Request for Proposal (RFP).

• No funds are available to pay for response preparation.

• Potential offerors are responsible for monitoring the Government-Wide Point of Entry (GPE) for future solicitations.

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

This Statement of Work (SOW) details the requirements for the de-installation of Air Traffic Control (ATC) equipment from the existing Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) at Hatch Stagefield, Fort Rucker, Alabama, and its subsequent installation into a newly constructed ATCT.

• De-installation and Installation: The contractor shall provide all personnel and supervision to remove ATC equipment from the old tower and install it in the new tower according to building design.

• Cabling and Grounding: Installation must include all required cabling and grounding as specified by FAA-STD-019e and MIL-STD-188-124(B).

• Equipment Relocation: Specific equipment to be relocated includes a DENRO Small Tower Voice Switch, radio racks, TACO Antennas, FM Antenna, FM Transceiver, VHF/UHF transmitters and receivers, a Digital Audio Legal Recorder or NAS Voice Recorder, a Wind Instrument System, and a rack-mounted Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS).

• Site Survey: An initial site survey is required to identify necessary materials and plan the relocation, resulting in an Installation Bill of Materials (IBOM).

• Procurement and Engineering: The contractor shall provide procurement, installation, engineering, and modification services for the specified equipment and associated hardware, including the design and installation of four communications consoles.

• Quality Assurance: The contractor must implement a quality program compliant with ISO 9001:2008 and provide a government-accepted Quality Control Plan within 30 days of award.

• Testing: Operational testing of the relocated and installed systems will be performed and witnessed by a government representative, leading to a Technical Acceptance Recommendation (TAR) report.

• Location: Hatch Stagefield, Fort Rucker, Alabama.

• Travel: Contractor personnel are required to travel to Fort Rucker, Alabama, with reimbursement guided by Joint Travel Regulations (JTR).

• Applicable Documents: The most current revisions of FAA-STD-19E, FAA-STD-020B, and MIL-STD-188-124B are applicable. The SOW supersedes any conflicting requirements in these documents.

• Program Management: A single point of contact is required, along with management plans for budget and schedule adherence.

• Reporting: The contractor must maintain records of schedules, action items, and resolutions, ensure financial accountability, and report program issues impacting the SOW execution via email.

• Logistics: Material acquisition and subcontracting plans are required. The Government Supply system is the first option for material acquisition.

• Subcontracts: Prime contractors must flow down SOW requirements to subcontractors.

• Security: The contractor must possess a minimum of a Secret Clearance.

• Safety: Contractor operations must comply with OSHA, EPA, and other federal regulatory standards.

• Hazardous Materials: Project chemicals must not contain prohibited ozone-depleting chemicals or elements like perchloroethylene and trichloroethylene.

• Government Furnished Items (GFE): The government will provide specific equipment, including transmitters, receivers, antennas, radio racks, UPS, patch panels, recorders, voice switches, cabling, power, communications capability, and storage.