SOURCES SOUGHT--U.S. Army West Point Services for Cellular Distributed Antenna System (DAS) Modernization Phase 1-- W911SD-26-Q-ATBD
Overview
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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 U.S. Army West Point is conducting a Sources Sought to identify qualified vendors for Cellular Distributed Antenna System (DAS) Modernization Phase 1. This initiative aims to upgrade existing cellular distribution systems to support modern 5G enhancements for AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon services at the academy. Responses are due by March 6, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The primary objective is to upgrade and renovate existing commercial cellular DAS components and equipment at the United States Military Academy (USMA), West Point, NY, replacing end-of-life technology with current 5G capability. Key tasks include:
- Engineering the removal and replacement of existing DAS infrastructure.
- Providing all labor, equipment, and consumables for the upgrade.
- Installing new Advanced RF Technologies (ADRF) DAS systems.
- Supporting AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon signal distribution.
- Performing RF Propagation studies for optimal antenna placement.
- Disposing of removed equipment and remediating impacted areas.
- Providing "As Built" drawings.
Specific work includes a full upgrade to 5G capability for Building 758, Jefferson Hall Library, with optional tasks for redundant power, and upgrades/replacements in the General Instructional Building (GIB) and Building 752, Mahan Hall.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Anticipated NAICS: 517112 (Wireless Telecommunications Carriers)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Place of Performance: United States Military Academy, West Point, NY 10996
- Period of Performance: 180 Days from contract award (anticipated)
- Response Due: March 6, 2026, 5:00 PM EST
- Published: March 2, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested firms should provide:
- Firm's name, point of contact, phone, email, DUNS, CAGE, and small business status (e.g., SDB, 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB) with corresponding NAICS.
- Indication of interest as a prime contractor, including any subcontracting, joint ventures, or teaming arrangements.
- Detailed information on previous experience with similar requirements (size, scope, complexity, timeframe, government/commercial).
- Information on commercial availability of services for Cellular Digital Antenna System Head End re-organization, including pricing, delivery schedules, and customary terms.
- Recommendations on how the Army can best structure contract requirements to facilitate small business competition.
- Identification of any conditions unnecessarily restricting competition.
- Recommendations to improve the approach/specifications/draft PWS/PRS.
Responses should be sent to Ignacio Cordova at ignacio.j.cordova2.civ@army.mil, including "Sources Sought Notice W911SD-26-Q-ATBD" in the subject line.
Additional Notes
This is a Sources Sought notice for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or promise to issue one. The Government will not pay for information submitted.