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Cellular Enhancement at Joint Force Headquarters

U.S. Department of Defense
Updated Jul 1, 2026 · 16:58 UTC
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This is a Sources Sought notice.

The agency is gauging market interest. No bid is being requested yet — submitting a capabilities statement may put you on the radar for the eventual solicitation.

The Maine Army National Guard needs a contractor to install a cellular enhancement system at Joint Force Headquarters in Augusta, Maine.

Key Details

  • What exactly do they need?
  • The contractor must furnish, install, test, and commission a turnkey, multi-carrier in-building cellular enhancement/repeater solution at Joint Force Headquarters, Camp Chamberlain, located in Augusta, Maine.
  • The solution must integrate with the building's existing passive infrastructure and provide robust, reliable 5G and LTE cellular coverage for Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile across an area of approximately 100,000 square feet.
  • What's the contract structure and timeline?
  • This is a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) requirement.
  • Award will be made based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection procedures.
  • How will they pick the winner?
  • The evaluation will be based on the Technical Proposal responding to the evaluation criteria outlined in the solicitation.
  • When and how do you bid?
  • Quotes must be submitted via email to the Contract Specialist, Thomas J. Ryan, at thomas.j.ryan36.civ@army.mil and the Contracting Officer Darlene Howes, at darlene.r.howes.civ@army.mil.

Who can apply

  • Any certified small business may apply.

Heads up — easy to miss

  • There's a mandatory site visit on July 15 — if you miss it, you can't bid.
  • Travel costs aren't reimbursed separately — bake them into your price.
  • All on-site staff need a picture identification card when entering the front gate.

If you're interested, do this first

  • Check that your small business certification is still active in SAM.gov.
  • Email the Contract Specialist, Tom Ryan, to RSVP for the site visit.
  • Find a teaming partner who already has the required experience in cellular enhancement systems.

Primary point of contact

Name
Thomas Ryan
Email
thomas.j.ryan36.civ@army.mil
Phone
(207) 430-5297

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