U.S. Department of Defense
✏️ Amended Active

Cellular Enhancement/Repeater Solution

U.S. Department of Defense
Amended Jul 16, 2026 · 04:00 UTC

The Maine Army National Guard needs a contractor to install a cellular enhancement/repeater solution at Joint Force Headquarters, Camp Chamberlain.

Key Details

  • What exactly do they need?

The Maine Army National Guard needs a contractor to install a turnkey, multi-carrier in-building cellular enhancement/repeater solution at Joint Force Headquarters, Camp Chamberlain, located in Augusta, Maine. The current system has failed, resulting in inadequate cellular coverage. The objective of this acquisition is to procure a fully functional, Trade Agreements Act (TAA) compliant Distributed Antenna System (DAS) headend/controller solution that integrates with the building's existing passive infrastructure.

  • 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. The contract will last for one year.

  • 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. The bid deadline is August 3, 2026, at 5:00 PM EDT.

Who can apply

  • Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

Heads up — easy to miss

  • All interested parties must register to attend the site visit. To enter the base, individuals must have a picture identification card when entering the front gate.

If you're interested, do this first

  • Email the Contract Specialist, Tom Ryan, to RSVP for the site visit on July 15, 2026.
  • Register to attend the site visit by sending an email to the Contract Specialist, Tom Ryan, with your information by July 10, 2026.

Primary point of contact

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

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