SOLICITATION--U.S. Army West Point Services for Cellular Distributed Antenna System (DAS) Modernization Phase 1

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0001) to Solicitation W911SD26QA044, dated 07 APR 2026, primarily serves to provide answers to RFI Questions (BATCH # 3) and includes a Past Performance Questionnaire. No other changes to the original solicitation are noted.

• RFI Questions and Answers (specifically RFI BATCH # 3)

• Past Performance Questionnaire

• The amendment does not appear to alter the proposal submission deadline or evaluation criteria, but bidders should review the Q&A for any clarifications that may impact their proposals.

• Digital Submission: A single CD ROM or one binder is acceptable for digital submission of volumes, provided the digital copy is on a CD ROM.

• Page Limitations: Cover pages and tables of contents are excluded from the page limitations for the technical and past performance volumes.

• Spectrum Requirements: Offerors are responsible for reviewing all attached documents for spectrum requirements, including any Table 3 referenced in the PWS.

• Past Performance Questionnaire: The government will upload the past performance questionnaire into SAM.gov.

• Contractor Travel: Quoters should only quote what is requested in the solicitation regarding travel costs.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document contains responses to questions and clarifications related to Solicitation W911SD-26-Q-A044, "DAS Modernization Phs 1". It addresses specific points raised by potential offerors regarding submission requirements, page limitations, and references to other documents.

• Digital Submission: Offerors may submit all digital volumes (I-IV) on a single CD ROM or a single binder, provided the digital copy is on a CD ROM. This clarifies the initial requirement for four individual CD ROMs.
• Page Limitations: Cover pages and tables of contents are confirmed to be excluded from page limitations for technical and past performance volumes.
• Table 3 Reference: Offerors are responsible for reviewing all attached documents posted on SAM.gov to locate Table 3, which appears in the PWS but not the Solicitation.
• Past Performance Questionnaire: The Government will upload the past performance questionnaire into SAM.gov. Offerors are instructed to quote only what is requested in the solicitation regarding contractor travel costs.

These clarifications refine submission guidelines and confirm the scope of information required, particularly concerning digital media, page limits, and the use of referenced tables. The upload of the past performance questionnaire into SAM.gov is a key administrative update.

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

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for the upgrade and renovation of existing commercial cellular Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) at the United States Military Academy (USMA), West Point, NY. The primary goal is to replace end-of-life technology with current 5G capabilities to support Cadets, Staff, and Faculty.

• Core Task: Engineer the removal and replacement of existing DAS components that cannot support 5G signals with new systems manufactured by Advanced RF Technologies (ADRF).

• Primary Facility: Building 758, Jefferson Hall Library, will undergo a full 5G upgrade, including active and passive components, cables, and antennas. Existing racks/spaces will be utilized.

• Optional Facilities (Contingent on Funding):

  • Option 1: Redundant power for Building 758, Jefferson Hall Library (2-hour emergency power).
  • Option 2: Upgrade of the General Instructional Building (GIB) to 5G capability, including RF Propagation study, removal/replacement of active components, and installation of new cabling, passive, and active equipment.
  • Option 3: Redundant power for the GIB facility.
  • Option 4: Upgrade of Building 752, Mahan Hall, by replacing active DAS equipment with new ADRF equipment for 5G signaling, reusing existing passive components and cabling.
  • Option 5: Complete replacement of passive equipment, including cabling and antennas, in Building 752, Mahan Hall, for 5G performance.
  • Option 6: Redundant power for Building 752, Mahan Hall.

• Key Activities: RF Propagation studies (heat maps), preliminary engineering design, installation, testing, certification, and development of "As Built" drawings.

• All systems must meet or exceed specified performance levels, including RSRP (Reference Signal Received Power) and SINR (Signal-to-Interference-plus-Noise Ratio) targets.

• Specific performance specifications are detailed in Table 2, including RSRP < -95 dBm for >95% of the coverage area and RSRP > -100 dBm for >95% of the coverage area.

• SINR must be greater than 4 dB with 100% loading for 95%+ of the coverage area.

• Design must be a minimum of 6 dB stronger than the peak macro benchmark data.

• All network-enabled hardware and software must support IPv6.

• All hardware and software must meet federal Section 508 requirements.

• Period of Performance: 180 Days from contract award.

• Place of Performance: United States Military Academy, West Point, NY, 10996, specifically including Building 758 (Jefferson Hall Library), General Instructional Building (GIB), and Building 752 (Mahan Hall).

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Equipment: Major active equipment must be newly manufactured by Advanced RF Technologies (ADRF).

• Standards: Work must conform to applicable standards listed in Table 1, including BICSI 006, NFPA 70 (NEC), IEEE 1100, IFC Section 510, FCC Regulations, and various ANSI/TIA standards.

• Spectrum Requirements: Support for ATT, VERIZON, and T-Mobile spectrum bands (LTE and 5G) is required.

• Deliverables: Contractor Work Plan, Quality Control Plan, Key Personnel identification, Installation Pass Log, access pass turn-in, CAC log, training certifications, RF Propagation Studies, and Closeout Documentation (final design plan, test results, As Builts).

• Site Survey: Prospective contractors will be offered a site survey.

• Other Direct Costs (ODCs): Special equipment rental, Hi Reach scaffolding.

• Security: Compliance with security programs, alien employment verification (E-Verify), personnel security clearance, and installation access requirements.

• Training: Required Anti-Terrorism (AT) Level I, OPSEC, and iWATCH training for contractor personnel.

• Government Property: Government-furnished property and services are outlined in Part 10.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation seeks proposals for the upgrade and renovation of existing commercial cellular Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) components and equipment at the United States Military Academy (USMA), West Point, NY. The goal is to replace end-of-life technology with current 5G capability to support modern cellular services for cadets, staff, and faculty. The existing systems only support 4G LTE and cannot accommodate 5G enhancements from carriers like AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon.

• Engineer the removal and replacement of existing DAS infrastructure and components to support 5G.

• All major equipment must be standardized and manufactured by Advanced RF Technologies (ADRF).

• Upgrade of 3 facilities: 1 primary and 2 optional buildings (contingent upon funding).

• Perform RF Propagation studies (aka "Heat Maps") for design and installation planning.

• Remove and replace active and passive components, cables, and antennas.

• Install new equipment to provide 100% upgrade to 5G capability, supporting major carriers.

• Develop and provide "As Built" drawings.

• Support for 5G capabilities including faster speeds, greater capacity, and improved reliability.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price

• Period of Performance: 180 Days from award of contract.

• Place of Performance: Building 758, Jefferson Hall Library, USMA, West Point, NY.

• Solicitation Issue Date: 07 APR 2026

• Offer Due Date: 01 MAY 2026, 12:00 PM

• Proposals to be submitted via mail (commercial/Government carrier or hand-carried). Electronic submissions are NOT accepted.

• Evaluation Factors: Technical, Past Performance, and Price.

• Technical evaluation will assess submittals against BICSI / ANSI-BICSI 006 standards.

• Past Performance: Offerors must submit up to three recent (within 36 months) and relevant examples.

• Price will be evaluated using price analysis techniques to determine reasonableness.

• Award will be made to the contractor offering the most advantageous proposal, meeting minimum requirements at the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable.

• This acquisition is set aside for Small Business.

• NAICS Code: 334220

• Size Standard: 1250 employees

• A site visit is scheduled for April 16th, 2026. RSVP required by April 14th.

• Offerors must hold a GSA Contract to perform required DAS services.

• Questions (RFI) submission deadline: April 22nd, 2026, 1630 (4:30pm).

• Several optional line items (OPTIONS 1-6) are included for additional work, contingent upon funding, covering redundant power and upgrades in other buildings (GIB, Mahan Hall).