N0017326Q5316 - INSTALLATION OF M40 METAL SPACE FRAME RADOME
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PSC
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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 Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) is seeking proposals for the installation of a CPI Satcom & Antenna Technologies Model M40-75-3006 metal space frame radome (MSFR) at its Pomonkey Facility in La Plata, Maryland. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and will result in a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract. The period of performance is scheduled for eight weeks, from October 1, 2026, to November 30, 2026. Quotations are due by June 5, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for the complete ground-based installation of one M40-75-3006 MSFR, including a base vent with adjustable louvers, a base access hatch, and a zenith hatch with vent. Key requirements include:
- Supplying qualified U.S. citizen personnel with IRATA and SPRAT rope access certifications, first aid, OSHA 10, AWP Safety, and Scaffolding Safety Training.
- Demonstrating experience with L3-ESSCO/CPI Satcom & Antenna Technologies Model M40-75-3006 MSFR installations.
- Performing installation strictly in accordance with the M40 Radome Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual.
- Securing and sealing the radome to the existing concrete pad using pre-approved anchor bolts and sealing methods.
- Ensuring the site is returned to its original condition upon completion. No electrical wiring is required.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Request for Quotations (RFQ).
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside.
- NAICS Code: 517410 (Small Business Size Standard: SMALL).
- Period of Performance: October 1, 2026, to November 30, 2026 (eight weeks).
- Place of Performance: U.S. Naval Research Laboratory, Pomonkey Facility, 7425 Bumpy Oak Road, LaPlata MD 20646.
- Delivery: FOB Destination is the preferred method.
Submission & Evaluation
Offerors must submit one copy of their technical and price quote via email. Quotes must include the company's DUNS Number and CAGE Code. Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose proposal is most advantageous to the Government, based on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation. Technical acceptability will be determined by whether the quote meets all minimum requirements and specifications. Offerors must have an active registration in SAM.gov and complete the FAR 52.204-24 representation.
Key Dates
- Questions Due: Via email to the Contracting Officer.
- Quotations Due: June 5, 2026, by 8:00 PM EDT.
- Opportunity Published: May 29, 2026.