Relay Ground Station – South (RGS-S) Antenna
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District, on behalf of the Space Development Agency (SDA), is issuing a presolicitation for a Design-Build contract to construct a Relay Ground Station-South (RGS-S) Antenna at Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO. This project aims to provide essential facilities and infrastructure for the RGS-S mission within a restricted area. The estimated construction cost is between $15,000,000 and $20,000,000. The solicitation is anticipated to be issued in March 2026, with proposals potentially due by March 16, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for the design, procurement, installation, and commissioning of a complete and usable facility. Key components include:
- Concrete pads
- Antenna pedestal foundations and radome ringwalls
- Site utilities, pathways, and cabling
- Backup generators and fuel tanks
- Shelters
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-fixed-price, Design-Build
- Period of Performance: 420 calendar days after notice to proceed
- Estimated Construction Cost: $15,000,000 - $20,000,000
- NAICS Code: 237130 - Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted (open to large and small businesses)
- Tentative Solicitation Issuance: March 2026
- Anticipated Proposal Due: March 16, 2026, 5:00 PM MT
Evaluation
The acquisition will utilize a Best Value Tradeoff (BVTO) approach, following FAR Part 15 procedures. Proposals will be evaluated based on a best value approach, considering:
- Technical Elements: Technical Proposal, summary schedule, past performance, small business participation plan.
- Price: Evaluated separately for reasonableness and realism. An adjectival method will be used for all technical factors.
Eligibility & Submission
This opportunity is Unrestricted, open to both large and small businesses. Contractors must be registered and have active accounts in both SAM (System for Award Management) and PIEE (Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment). Solicitation documents will be posted on SAM.gov, with detailed instructions for proposal uploading to PIEE.
Additional Notes
Phone calls will not be accepted. All dates are estimates and subject to change. Site visit information will be included in the forthcoming solicitation. For general inquiries, contact Brian Reynolds at brian.reynolds@usace.army.mil, including the Solicitation Number and Name in the subject line.