Intent to Sole Source - Tower Lease

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Background The contract is issued by the government to acquire facility and land leases, site access, and utility support for the continuous operation of Government-owned seismic detection equipment at the Beaver Creek Array (BCAR) and Pedro Dome locations. These unmanned sites are critical components of the United States Atomic Energy Detection System (USAEDS) mission, requiring continued access to specific commercial facilities owned and operated by AT&T Alascom Inc. to fulfill national security requirements. Work Details The contractor shall provide the following services: 1. Pedro Dome Site: - Land Lease: Continued use of a 1,200 sq. ft. fenced-in concrete pad for a radio tower and self-contained communications facility. - Access: Unescorted, 24/7 access for Government personnel to the leased area. 2. Beaver Creek Repeater Facility: - Facility Lease: Continued use of 20 square feet of indoor equipment space within the main facility building. - Access: Unescorted, 24/7 access for Government personnel to the leased equipment space; escorted access to other areas requires at least one business day's notice. - Electrical Power: Continuous, uninterrupted commercial electrical power must be provided to support up to 72kWh per month of electrical draw, with a performance standard of 98% availability monthly. Backup generator power must be activated within one hour of any outage. - Environmentals: Ensure that government equipment locations are free from moisture and comply with OSHA standards; any damage due to negligence must be repaired or replaced by the contractor. 3. Access Procedures: Government personnel must notify the contractor's Alaska Network Control Center prior to site visits, and any changes in access procedures must be communicated within one business day. 4. Service Interruptions and Reporting: The contractor must notify personnel within four hours of any unplanned service interruption lasting more than one hour and provide status updates every 24 hours until restoration. Period of Performance The geographic location(s) the contract will be performed (if provided). Place of Performance Beaver Creek Repeater Facility located at N63.059 W141.828 and Pedro Dome Site located at N65.033 W147.503. Bidder Requirements Bidders must demonstrate their capability to meet the requirements listed in the Statement of Work (SOW), including providing general information and technical background detailing their experience supporting similar requirements. Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail) This opportunity appears to have a confirmed incumbent based on contract FA500421P0046 awarded to Alascom for $46,488 with a period of performance from 08/12/21 through 08/31/26. The prior award description indicates execution of the base year and options, which aligns with the current intent to sole source for continued tower lease support (land/facility leasing, site access, and utility support) at the Beaver Creek Array and Pedro Dome locations as a continuation of ongoing facility access requirements.