Air Traffic Control and Landing System Equipment Upgrade

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document contains questions received from potential bidders regarding Solicitation FA8201-26-R-0007 for the Air Traffic Control and Landing System Equipment Infrastructure Upgrade. It serves as a live document to provide clarifications and will be updated as new questions are received.

• Contract Type: A bidder inquired whether this is a brand new contract or if there is an incumbent. The government clarified that this is a new requirement, although similar infrastructure upgrade contracts have existed previously. It is not a renewal.

• The final day to submit inquiries for this solicitation is 22 APRIL 2026 at 1200 MDT. The document will cease to be considered 'live' once the final question has been added.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFP FA8201-26-R-0007) for the Air Traffic Control and Landing System (ATCALS) Equipment Infrastructure Upgrade at Hill AFB, UT, and the Utah Test and Training Range (UTTR). This announcement serves as the only solicitation.

• The acquisition includes labor, material, subject matter expertise, management, and transportation for the ATCALS Equipment Infrastructure Upgrade.

• Performance of service is required in accordance with the attached Statement of Objectives (SOO).

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price

• Period of Performance: 15 May 2026 – 14 May 2027

• Performance Location: Hill AFB, Utah

• Proposal Submission Deadline: 22 April 2026 at 2:00 PM MDT, via electronic mail to jonathan.visounnaraj@us.af.mil.

• Questions Due: 13 April 2026 at 10:00 AM MDT.

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

  • Price: Total price will be evaluated and ranked from lowest to highest.
  • Technical Evaluation: Pass/fail basis, assessing the ability to meet all SOO requirements. Only the lowest priced proposal will be evaluated for technical acceptability.

• This acquisition is set-aside 100% for small business concerns.

• NAICS Code: 238210

• Size Standard: $19.0M

• A site visit is scheduled for 8 April 2026. Interested parties must provide specific information (names, DOB, driver's license details) by 2 April 2026 to attend. No more than 3 employees per company are permitted.

• Offerors must include solicitation number, company name/address/UEI, pricing proposal, technical proposal, SAM representations/certifications, and a statement of agreement with terms and conditions.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination (WD) issued under the Service Contract Act. It establishes the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations performing work on federal contracts in specific geographic areas.

• Geographic Area: Utah Counties of Davis, Morgan, Weber.
• Occupational Listings: Provides a comprehensive list of job titles, corresponding occupation codes, and the minimum hourly wage rate for each.
• Fringe Benefits: Indicates that fringe benefits are required and follow the occupational listing, though specific amounts are detailed separately.
• Executive Orders: Includes notes on Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and Executive Order 13658 (Minimum Wage), outlining contractor obligations and minimum hourly rates for 2025.
• Health & Welfare Benefits: Details specific hourly, weekly, and monthly rates for Health & Welfare benefits, including a separate rate for EO 13706.
• Conformance Process: Outlines the procedure for contractors to request wage rates for occupations not listed in the determination.

This document is crucial for bidders to understand the minimum labor costs associated with performing services under a federal contract in the specified area. It directly impacts proposal pricing by defining mandatory wage and benefit rates for covered employees.

Statement of Objectives (SOO)

This SOO outlines the requirements for the contractor to engineer, furnish, install, and test (EFI&T) the Air Traffic Control and Landing System (ATCALS) Equipment Infrastructure Upgrade at Hill AFB UT.

• Installation of new fiber optic cable infrastructure, including underground conduit systems, maintenance holes, and fiber optic distribution panels.

• Splicing and termination of single mode fiber optic cables.

• Compliance with TIA telecommunication installation and testing standards, as well as base installation standards.

• Restoration of disturbed grounds and work areas to their original condition.

• Compliance with all Federal, State, county, and base security and safety laws, regulations, policies, and requirements.

• Adherence to environmental compliance regulations.

• Specific requirements for installation, testing, and documentation (e.g., As-Built Drawings, Geospatial Deliverables).

• Period of Performance: One (1) year post contract award.

• Place of Performance: Hill AFB UT.

• Contractor personnel must meet minimum qualifications (3 years of experience).

• Site coordination with base safety officer and other relevant personnel.

• Reporting of all contractor labor hours via SAM.gov.

• Provision of a one-year warranty for all work performed.

• Compliance with security requirements, including site visit requests and potential escort requirements for secure areas.

• Adherence to Operational Security (OPSEC) measures for sensitive information.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document lists Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) items, their associated Statement of Objectives (SOO) paragraphs, required deliverables, and thresholds. It serves as a reference for vendors to understand the specific data and documentation required under a contract.

• CDRL Items: A list of specific data items required (e.g., Safety Requirements, Security Requirements, Integrated Process Team, Quality Assurance Report, Contractor Personnel, SAM.gov reporting, Manuals and Practices, Installation Schedules, Status Reports, As-Built Drawings, Geospatial Deliverables, Test and Acceptance/Installation Plan, Testing, Final Acceptance).
• SOO Paragraph: References the relevant section in the Statement of Objectives.
• Deliverable: Describes the specific output or action required for each CDRL item.
• Threshold: Specifies any deadlines, timing, or conditions related to the deliverable.

This document is crucial for bidders to understand the reporting, documentation, and deliverable requirements that will be imposed upon contract award. It details what needs to be provided, when, and in what format, directly impacting proposal preparation and contract execution.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a PDF portfolio wrapper, indicating that the actual content requires a specific PDF reader version (Acrobat X or Adobe Reader X, or later) for optimal viewing. It does not contain substantive information about a government opportunity.

Bidders should be aware that the attached document requires a compatible PDF reader. If they encounter issues accessing the content, they may need to update their PDF software.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or services, specifically a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Air Traffic Control and Landing System (ATCALS) Equipment Infrastructure Upgrade. The project is located at Hill AFB, UT, and the Utah Test and Training Range (UTTR).

• Equipment Purchase and Installation of ATCALS OSP Upgrade (IAW SOO).

• Contract Data Requirements List (CDRLs) for ATCALS Upgrade (as detailed in Exhibit A).

• Contract Type: Not explicitly stated, but indicated as RFP.

• Period of Performance: Approximately May 15, 2026, to May 14, 2027.

• Estimated Value: NAICS code 238210 has a size standard of $19,000,000.00.

• Offer Due Date: April 22, 2026, at 02:00 PM.

• Evaluation Criteria: Refer to the attached "ATCALS Instructions & Evaluation Factors" document.

• Submission Instructions: Refer to "ATCALS Instructions & Evaluation Factors" and the Statement of Objectives (SOO).

• This acquisition is set-aside 100% for small business concerns.

• The solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference, which can be accessed at www.acquisition.gov.

• Key attachments include the Statement of Objectives (SOO), Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL), Deliverables Table, Wage Determination, and Instructions & Evaluation Factors.