SAM #697DCK-26-RFI-Non-Rotating_Antennas

FAA Seeks Industry Input for ASR-8 Radar Tower Replacement at Lihue Airport, Hawaii

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is seeking industry input and capabilities for the replacement of the ASR-8 radar tower at Lihue Airport, Kauai, Hawaii, as part of NAS modernization and BNATCS efforts. - Government Buyer: - Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) - Western/Pacific Region, Los Angeles, California - Procurement managed by FAA's 697DCK Regional Acquisitions Services office, Fort Worth, Texas - Products/Services Requested: - Replacement of the ASR-8 37-foot steel radar tower (1 unit) - Tower must be constructed of 316 stainless steel or hot-dip galvanized steel, meet TIA-222-G and FAA standards, and include OSHA-compliant access features - Includes dismantling the existing tower, upgrading foundations, and maintaining tower operation during construction - Wash down system (1 unit): Fresh water rinsing and capture system for the tower - Electric davit crane (1 unit): THERN COMMANDER 1000 DAVIT CRANE, 2,000 lb capacity, platform-mounted - Waveguide and coaxial cabling system (1 unit): Includes WR-284 waveguide, Andrew LDF5-50A and RG-8/U coaxial cables - Site security fence (1 unit): FAA-compliant, PVC coated, with grounding and security signage - Pump house panel and electrical system (1 unit): 100A panelboard, surge suppression, and wiring - Prefab pump house (1 unit): Pressure-treated lumber, stainless steel hardware - Tower components and hardware: Includes all structural and mounting hardware as per detailed bill of materials - Notable Requirements: - Tower must be fabricated from corrosion-resistant materials suitable for a coastal environment - Existing radome will be reused - Construction must maintain tower operation during foundation upgrades - Compliance with FAA and TIA-222-G standards is mandatory - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the documents, but the THERN COMMANDER 1000 DAVIT CRANE is specified by part number - Respondents are encouraged to submit capability statements and technical clarifications - Place of performance is the Lihue ASR Facility at Lihue Airport, Kauai, Hawaii

Description

This announcement constitutes a Market Survey/Request for Information (RFI Number 697DCK-26-RFI-Non-Rotating Antennas).  This is NOT a Request for Proposal.  

The FAA is seeking capable respondents who demonstrate in their responses capabilities to support the objectives of this market survey/RFI based on the responses to the topics and questions as reviewed in accordance with the instructions and criteria.  Companies interested in responding to this market survey/request for information should send their response to Mr. Jackson LeMay at Jackson.T.LeMay@faa.gov and Mrs. Kristin Frantz at Kristin.T.Frantz@faa.gov.  All responses must be received no later than 3:00 PM ET on May 29, 2026.

The Government will not be entertaining or responding to questions regarding this market survey/RFI at this time. To ensure a comprehensive review of industry perspectives, respondents are encouraged to include any clarifying questions, assumptions, or concerns as a formal attachment to their RFI response.  Any clarifying questions do not count against the page limit, and the Government may use these questions to inform future solicitations or formal Q&A sessions.

The Government will not pay for any information received in response to this request, nor will the Government compensate any respondent for any costs incurred in developing the information provided to the Government.  Please mark PROPRIETARY on all documents submitted as necessary. 

Note:  FAR references cited in SAM.gov are not applicable to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as the FAA has its own policies and guidance referenced in the Acquisition Management System (AMS). 

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