*UPDATE* University Mountain Tower Remediation - LPGBS Design

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document provides detailed drawings and a Bill of Materials for a Class I Lightning Protection System (LPS) for the University Mountain facility. It outlines the components and installation methods required to protect the structure from lightning strikes.

• Diagrams: Illustrates the "Rolling Sphere Model" for Class I LPS, typical LPS installation on towers, and grounding methods for guy wires and anchors.
• Bill of Materials: Lists specific components required, including air terminals, conductors, clamps, ground bus bars, and RF cable ground kits, with quantities and specifications.
• Keynotes: Explains the function and specifications of various components (e.g., 6SC Air Terminal, 1/TC Conductor, 13TCP Pipe Clamp).

This document is crucial for bidders to understand the exact materials and installation requirements for the lightning protection system. It directly informs material procurement, labor estimates, and the technical approach for proposals related to this opportunity.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation (Request for Quotation - RFQ) for commercial items. The acquisition is set aside 100.00% for Small Business.

• The primary deliverable is "USFS University Mountain Tower Remediation - SOW - University Mountain Tower Remediation - USFS R1". This includes labor, equipment, and lodging, as well as miscellaneous expenses.

• The solicitation number is 6973GH-26-R-00077.

• The issue date is February 10, 2026.

• The offer due date is February 19, 2026, at 1700 CS.

• The NAICS code for this procurement is 237130.

• The small business size standard for this NAICS code is based on annual receipts not exceeding $45,000,000.00.

• Offers must be submitted electronically via email to edward.b.wright@faa.gov by the specified due date and time.

• Offers must include item/sub-item quantities, unit prices, time and place of delivery, all representations and other information required, and a statement of agreement with the FAA's terms, conditions, and provisions.

• The FAA may decline to consider offers that do not include required information or that reject any terms, conditions, or provisions.

• This acquisition is set aside 100.00% for Small Business.

• The document includes numerous clauses and provisions related to contract administration, payment, records management, supply chain security, and representations and certifications.

Statement of Work (SOW)

This SOW supports the U.S. Forest Service's (USFS) mission to sustain forest health and critical infrastructure by addressing systemic maintenance issues affecting the USFS tower inventory, ensuring continued support for mission-critical operations.

• Implement guy wire tensioning and minor repairs.

• Install lightning protection systems.

• Perform corrosion abatement on tower and guy system.

• Install industry-designed mounting hardware for transmission line support.

• The contractor is responsible for all labor, tools, equipment, materials, and technical expertise. This scope does not include on-site logistics; the vendor must manage permits, site access, and safe work zones.

• The specific system is a 65' guyed lattice-based communication tower at a Sole-Use Facility.

• Site-Specific Requirements include:

  • Tensioning all guy wires per TIA-222 Rev. H specifications (Leg A, B, C: 1-7 1/4").
  • Performing corrosion abatement and control.
  • Installing industry-designed mounting hardware.
  • Installing lightning protection per design.
  • Ensuring grounding connections meet NFPA 780 standards (10 ohms preferred, 25 ohms maximum).

• Planning and preparation may occur at the contractor's home office or USFS field offices.

• Field work locations include University Mountain (Latitude 46°51'5.43"N, Longitude 113°55'39.77"W).

• All work must be completed within 30 days of the Notice to Proceed.

• Submit a preliminary project schedule within 10 calendar days of contract award.

• Submit a final project schedule and remediation plan no later than two (2) weeks before field work begins.

• Key milestones include Contract Award, Post-Award Conference, Deployment Readiness Review, Mobilization, Field Work Start, Testing, Field Work Completion, and Clean-up/Site Restoration.

• Deliverables include:

  • Remediation plan.
  • Final report with site activity documentation and tensioning test data.
  • Detailed schedule of pre-work and on-site activities.
  • Photographic documentation of below-grade work.
  • All field reports, photos, site assessments, and data packages submitted to the Primary Project POC within 30 days of site completion.
  • All final project documents in PDF format.

• Contractor must comply with OSHA Regulations (29 CFR 1910 and 1926).

• Adhere to ANSI/TIA-222 Revision H standards for guy wire tensioning, turnbuckles, and electrical/grounding requirements.

• Grounding systems must comply with NFPA 780 standards.

• Safeguard all Government-furnished property and implement a key management system.

• Site access will be coordinated by FAA and USFS; contractor must notify USFS radio technician for site visits.

• Inquiries must be directed to Primary and/or Secondary Project Points of Contact (POCs).

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

To perform corrosion abatement and control on a tower and its guy system, and to install industry-designed mounting hardware for proper transmission line support.

• Perform corrosion abatement and control on the tower and guy system.
• Install industry-designed mounting hardware for transmission line support.

Not specified in the provided text.

None specified in the provided text.