LP-1001CA Antenna Repair
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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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 Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), under the Department of Homeland Security, is soliciting firm-fixed pricing for LP-1001CA Antenna Repair services at the Mount Weather Emergency Operations Center in Bluemont, VA. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Award will be made to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable proposal. Quotes are due by February 27, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
The Statement of Work (SOW) details the repair of a loose insulator on a US Antenna Products (USAP) LP-1001CA antenna. Key tasks include:
- Inspect and reattach the 19th antenna element using FEMA-provided hardware.
- Inspect and tighten all hardware connecting the boom to the antenna structure and element-to-boom hardware.
- Coordinate access to a crated LP-1001CA antenna on-site for potential replacement parts.
- Submit a report detailing the repair and condition of the boom insulator hardware within two weeks of the site visit.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Product Service Code: 5985 (Antennas, Waveguide, And Related Equipment)
- Period of Performance (POP): 30 days from the date of award. The government desires completion within 45 days ARO.
- RFQ Response Validity: Pricing must be in effect for thirty (30) days after the RFQ response date.
- Quotes Due: February 27, 2026, by 5:00 PM ET.
- Published Date: February 13, 2026.
Evaluation
Proposals will be evaluated based on three factors: Technical Approach, Past Performance, and Price. Award will be made to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable proposal. The technical approach should be submitted as a separate document from the price breakdown.
Special Requirements
- Personnel: Minimum of two (2) tower and antenna certified personnel required on-site, adhering to all safety standards (Federal, State, local, OSHA).
- Safety: Contractor personnel must not climb, walk on, or place body weight on the antenna boom or elements.
- Site Access: Coordinate site access at least 72 hours in advance. Personnel vetting and identification badges are required. Work hours are typically Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- Insurance: Required insurance includes Workers' Compensation/Employer's Liability and General Liability ($500,000 per occurrence), with proof due within five days of contract award.
- Materials: No deviation or substitution of specified materials without prior COR/CO approval.
- Government Property: All materials procured, data, software, and reports generated are the property of the U.S. Government.