USACE Alaska District - Antenna Mount and Cable Installation

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

This document is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services for the procurement, delivery, and installation of Starlink antenna mounts and cable installation. The acquisition is for the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Alaska District (POA) office buildings located at Fort Wainwright, Chena Lakes, Eielson AFB, and Fort Greely, Alaska. The primary objective is to install a mounting solution and attach a Starlink antenna in a manner that is survivable in sub-arctic conditions, provides a clear sky view, and allows for future hardware replacements.

• Provide a complete wall-mounted support system for High-Performance Starlink models, compatible with various building façade materials.

• Include all necessary brackets, mast, anchors, fasteners, corrosion protection, and grounding.

• Support system must comply with IBC 2021, UFC 1-200-01, ASCE 7-22, NEC 2023, NFPA 780, and UFC 3-520-01.

• Mast and bracket assembly must be heavy-duty, hot-dip galvanized, and meet specific dimensional and strength requirements.

• Anchoring must be suitable for concrete, CMU, steel structure, or wood framing, with specific fastener and embedment requirements.

• Corrosion protection via hot-dip galvanization and appropriate fasteners.

• Grounding and bonding to the building's grounding electrode system.

• Cable routing using Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) cables, protected with conduit and sealed wall penetrations.

• Installation requires unobstructed sky view (minimally obstructed <1% 140° field of view), specific clearances from HVAC exhausts and eaves, and level mounting (±2°).

• Verify mast rigidity and confirm satellite acquisition before final tightening.

• Safety must be maintained per USACE Engineering Manual (EM) – 385-1-1.

• The contract will be a Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order.

• Period of performance is not explicitly stated but must be completed NLT 30 days after Contract Award.

• Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) includes 4x Starlink High Performance Antennas, 4x Pipe Adapters, and 4x 25M Cables.

• Quotations must be submitted via email by February 2, 2026, 9:00 AM Alaska Standard Time.

• Required submission items include: Solicitation number, Cage Code, UEI, TIN, Prompt Payment Terms, pricing for all CLINs, and acknowledgment of compliance with FAR/DFARS/AFFARS.

• A brief technical submission (max 2 pages) demonstrating capability and a proposed schedule is required.

• Prices must remain firm for 90 calendar days from the submission deadline.

• Evaluation will be based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).

• Technical Acceptability requires demonstrating capability to meet all SOW requirements.

• Among technically acceptable offers, the lowest total evaluated price will be selected.

• This acquisition is solicited as a 100% Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.502-2, restricted to local small businesses in Alaska.

• Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov and certified as a small business under NAICS 238290.

• Questions or clarifications must be submitted in writing by January 12, 2026, 4:00 PM Alaska Standard Time.

• The government may award without discussions but reserves the right to conduct them.

• The government will not pay G&A, profit, overhead, or markup on parts required to complete services.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services to procure, deliver, and install Starlink antenna mounts, high-performance antennas, and associated cable installation/routing. The work is to be performed on existing US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Alaska District (POA) office buildings located at Fort Wainwright, Chena Lakes, Eielson AFB, and Fort Greely, Alaska. The primary objective is to install a mounting solution and antenna that is survivable in sub-arctic conditions, provides a clear view of the sky for a stable internet connection, and allows for future hardware replacements.

• Provide a complete wall-mounted support system suitable for High-Performance Starlink models.

• Support system must be compatible with various building façade materials (CMU, concrete, steel, wood).

• Provide all necessary brackets, mast, anchors, fasteners, corrosion protection, grounding, and weatherproofing.

• Mount configuration and mast assembly must meet specific structural and material requirements (e.g., heavy-duty, hot-dip galvanized, specific dimensions).

• Anchoring must be suitable for concrete/CMU walls, steel structures, or wood framing.

• Corrosion protection via hot-dip galvanization for all metal components.

• Grounding and bonding to the building's grounding electrode system, with provisions for lightning protection systems.

• Cable routing must protect exposed cable using UV-rated flexible conduit or RMC/IMC, with weather-sealed wall penetrations.

• Installation requires unobstructed sky view (minimally obstructed <1% 140° field of view) and specific clearances from HVAC exhausts, roof eaves, and building corners.

• Government will provide Starlink High Performance Antennas, Pipe Adapters, and 25M cables.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.

• Period of Performance: To be completed within 30 days after Contract Award.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but the acquisition is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside.

• Quotations must be submitted via email to Travis Tofi (travis.tofi@usace.army.mil) and CC Tom Green (tom.green@usace.army.mil).

• Response Due Date: January 16, 2026, 9:00 AM Alaska Standard Time.

• Evaluation Criteria: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).

• Technical Acceptability: Offerors must demonstrate capability to meet all SOW requirements.

• Price: Among technically acceptable offers, the lowest total evaluated price will be selected.

• Technical Submission: A brief technical submission (max 2 pages) demonstrating capability, including a proposed schedule and approach.

• This acquisition is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside, restricted to local small businesses in Alaska.

• Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov and certified as a small business under NAICS 238290.

• Questions or clarifications must be submitted in writing by January 12, 2026, 4:00 PM Alaska Standard Time.

• Prices must remain firm for 90 calendar days from the submission deadline.

• The government will not pay G&A, profit, overhead, or any markup on parts required to complete the services.