What this opportunity is
The Department of Defense is seeking a contractor to relocate one Giant Voice Remote Terminal Unit (RTU) at Hanscom AFB, MA, as part of the base-wide ATI Mass Alert system. This opportunity is set aside for total small businesses under NAICS 811210, which suits small contractors with expertise in telecommunications and system integration. Interested bidders should note that this is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation notice, indicating they should track the opportunity closely rather than submitting a bid immediately. A site visit is scheduled for July 23, 2026, requiring prior registration.
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
Description
PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)
For
Giant Voice RTU Relocation
66th Air Base Group Communications and Information Division (66 ABG/SC)
Hanscom AFB MA
Date: 18 May 2026
Prepared by:
66 ABG/SC
Hanscom AFB, MA 01731
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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION AND SCOPE ............................................................................................... 3
Introduction: ............................................................................................................................................. 3
Scope: ...................................................................................................................................................... 3
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................. 4
Hours of Operation: .................................................................................................................................. 4
Contractor Identification:.......................................................................................................................... 5
Security Requirements: ............................................................................................................................. 5
Product Ownership and Proprietary Data: ................................................................................................ 7
Contractor Responsibilities:...................................................................................................................... 7
GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY AND SERVICES ........................................... 8
Government Furnished Property (GFP):................................................................................................... 8
Government Furnished Information: ........................................................................................................ 8
Government Furnished Services: .............................................................................................................. 8
DELIVERABLES ........................................................................................................................ 8
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INTRODUCTION AND SCOPE
Introduction:
Primary Location. The primary location is building 1108, Hanscom Air Force Base (AFB),
Massachusetts 01731.
Period of Performance. 01 August 2026 to 31 July 2027. While the actual execution of the move is
expected to be completed within one (1) business day, the total contract PoP needs to allow for
administrative prep and scheduling the downtime window.
Weeks 1-2: Conduct site survey and develop the Cutover/Migration Plan in parallel.
Week 3: Submission and approval of the Cutover/Migration Plan.
Week 4: The actual execution of the move.
Weeks 5-8: Final testing, troubleshooting, and submission of As-Built documentation.
Scope:
Scope. Relocate one (1) Giant Voice (GV) Remote Terminal Unit (RTU) from the penthouse area of
building 1108 to the spare office space on the 3rd floor of building 1108. This RTU is one of six
RTUs that are part of the base-wide ATI Mass Alert system, which is controlled by two Central
Control Units (REACT 5000s).
Services. The Contractor shall provide all specialized labor, materials, tools, equipment,
and supervision required to safely power down, physically transport, re-install, and re-
integrate the system. The objective is to ensure the RTU is restored to Full Operational
Capability (FOC) in the new location. This includes the proper handling of all associated
radio frequency (RF) cabling, network connections, power configurations, and grounding
systems, as well as conducting comprehensive post-move testing and optimization to
verify system integrity.
Conduct a comprehensive site survey of both the existing (penthouse) and future
(3rd fl) locations.
Provide Hanscom LMR manager with a list of precise requirements for the
relocation such as power needs to accommodate the new location.
• What is the required AC and/or DC operating voltage range?
• What are the electrical power outlet installation requirements? Need this
to submit to Hanscom’s Civil Engineering team for the outlet installation
to be completed.
• The HPSS Siren and Outdoor Speaker Unit and antenna will remain in its
current position, only the RTU will be relocated. Determine what cables
are needed and their lengths to run to the new 3rd floor location.
Perform a controlled power-down of the RTU.
Transport the RTU and all associated components from the penthouse floor to the
3rd floor.
Install and secure the RTU chassis in the designated wall area in building 1108
3rd floor.
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Holiday Date Holiday Date
New Year’s Day 1st of January Labor Day 1st Monday in September
Martin Luther King’s Birthday 3rd Monday in January Columbus Day 2nd Monday in October
President’s Day 3rd Monday in February Veteran’s Day 11 November
Memorial Day Last Monday in May Thanksgiving Day 4th Thursday in November
Juneteenth 19 June Christmas Day 25 December
Independence Day 4 July
Building Closures and Delays. Situations may arise where Government facilities may not be available
for performance of requirements (i.e., closure due to weather, force protection conditions, etc.).
Contractor employees will contact his/her supervisor for direction concerning late reporting or
early release due to inclement weather. The Contractor shall follow specific requirements
regarding mission-essential services. Delays or additional responses due to exercises and
contingencies are part of the environment and cannot be considered cause for an adjustment in
price. Mission requirements may necessitate suspension or cancellation of operations for that
period. All uncompleted work requirements will be rescheduled for accomplishment later at no
additional cost.
Contractor Identification:
Representation of Government. The Contractor shall…
Source: SAM.gov, as posted. Verify the current solicitation before responding.