Douthit Gunnery Complex Fiber Optic Repair

Project ID: W911RX26QA038 FederalOpportunitiesSynopsis Solicitation

Overview

Agency	MICC Fort Riley
Deadline	05/01/26
Posted	04/17/26
Estimated Value	$35,000 - $75,000 (AI estimate)
Set Aside	SBA
NAICS	238210 - Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors
PSC	N061 - Installation Of Equipment- Electric Wire And Power Distribution Equipment
Location	Fort Riley, KS 66442 United States

Description

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The required service is the replacement of in-ground fiber optics cable on Douthit Gunnery Range on Fort Riley Kansas. This service includes the digging of trenches to reach the fiber optic cable, the removal of the old fiber optic cable, the installation of new fiber optic cable to replace the old fiber optics, and the backfilling of the excavated area. Fiber optic cable is located at a depth of between 4 and 6 feet. Work will be performed at two locations on Douthit, shown in attachment Douthit Gunnery Fiber Optics Work Map'. The first location has approximately 80 meters of Fiber Optics to be dug. The second location has approximately 70 meters of Fiber Optics. The second location also requires the repair of a junction block and replacement of the fan-out kit' therein; Pictures can be found in attachment Douthit Fiber Optic Repair Pictures' Solicitation Period of Performance covers the training season for Douthit Gunnery Complex. Service performance will be scheduled with the successful contractor to occur during a time when the Gunnery Complex is not in use. Start of Service Performance may be required immediately on Period of Performance start date (May 11, 2026). Contractor offers will be evaluated on a Trade-off Best-Value basis - The U.S. Government will award to the contractor offering a quote which presents the Best value of trade-off between Price, Technical Acceptability, and Scheduling Ability. When combined, all non-price factors are considered equally important to price. The resultant contract will be structured as a Firm-Fixed-Price, non-severable contract. Payment for services will occur after all required services have been completed. In order to submit a quote, please email your relevant documents to the below listed Point of Contact. In order to be considered for award, offerors must completely fill out, sign, and submit both the document 'Solicitation - W911RX26QA038' and the document 'Douthit Fiber Optic Repair - Salient Characteristics'. In the 'Further Contractor Comments' section of document 'Douthit Fiber Optic Repar - Salient Characteristics', Offerors must detail both their ability to perform work immediately upon start of Contract Period of Performance and the amount of time the contractor will require the range to be not in use for them to completely perform the work. Offerors who fail to completely fill out, sign, and submit both of these documents will not be considered for award. Offerors are encouraged to also submit any documents they feel describe their work capabilities, scheduling timelines, past performance, and pricing structures. Questions may be directed to the below-listed Point of Contact. The Governement will answer any questions related to the nature of the work by posting the questions and answers as an amendment and attachment to this solicitation.

Summary (Newest Update)

Background The contract is issued by Fort Riley, which provides essential training for soldiers through realistic live-fire training in a controlled environment. The Douthit Gunnery Complex utilizes underground fiber optics to power targets throughout the complex. The current fiber optics are experiencing connectivity issues that cannot be repaired, necessitating their replacement to restore full operational connectivity to range equipment and assets. Work Details The contractor is required to replace in-ground fiber optic cables at the Douthit Gunnery Range on Fort Riley, Kansas. This includes: - Digging trenches to access the fiber optic cable, - Removing the old fiber optic cable, - Installing new fiber optic cable, and - Backfilling the excavated areas. The work will occur at two specified locations: one requiring approximately 80 meters of excavation and another requiring approximately 70 meters of excavation. Additionally, the second location will involve repairing a junction block and replacing a 'fan-out kit'. All work must be performed on-site during normal business hours unless otherwise coordinated. The contractor must also conduct terminations for the newly installed fiber optic links and perform comprehensive testing of all new connections. Period of Performance The period of performance is expected to be within 14 calendar days from the date of contract award, with service scheduled around the training season when the Gunnery Complex is not in use. Place of Performance Fort Riley, Kansas.

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