The Air Force needs a small business to build a new LMR tower at Shaw AFB.
Key Details
- What exactly do they need? The Air Force needs a small business to build a new LMR tower at Shaw AFB, including antennas, antenna cables, an ice bridge, and a ground ring. The tower must be installed within 240 calendar days after the notice to proceed.
- What's the contract structure and timeline? This is a firm-fixed-price contract with a period of performance of 240 calendar days. The notice doesn't say when the contract is expected to start.
- How will they pick the winner? The evaluation will be based on the lowest price technically acceptable.
- When and how do you bid? Bids are due on June 16, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST. Only electronic bids will be accepted through the solicitation posted on PIEE. If attempts to post the bid through SAM.gov are unsuccessful, you may email the bid to the contracting officer at mallory.cary@us.af.mil and carlos.griggs.1@us.af.mil.
Routine construction project — moderate effort bid, decent payoff.
Who can apply
- Must be a certified small business
Heads up — easy to miss
- A site visit is mandatory for prime contractors competing for award. It will be held on May 7, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST at the Rosemary Fire Tower in Sumter, SC 29144.
If you're interested, do this first
- Check that your small business certification is still active in SAM.gov
- RSVP for the site visit on May 7, 2026, by emailing the contracting officer at mallory.cary@us.af.mil and carlos.griggs.1@us.af.mil
Primary point of contact
Name
Carlos Griggs
Email
carlos.griggs.1@us.af.mil