6973GH-26-Q-00071- Refurbish, repair, paint Ext. Maint. Bldg. TKO VOR in Mankato, KS
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is soliciting proposals for a Firm-Fixed-Price construction contract to refurbish, repair, and paint the exterior maintenance building at the TKO VOR facility in Mankato, KS. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside with an estimated value between $40,000 and $100,000. Proposals are due by April 8, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. CST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for furnishing all materials, equipment, labor, transportation, insurance, permits, and supervision necessary to perform the work. Key tasks include:
- Repairing approximately six holes in the Exterior Insulation and Finishing System (EIFS) siding, including underlying insulation replacement and recoating.
- Replacing damaged corner track and re-attaching loose wall-mounted A/C disconnects.
- Removing and replacing existing sealant around wall-mounted boxes, conduit, and other openings.
- Framing and installing new EIFS siding in an opening left by a removed aluminum vent fan.
- Cleaning, prepping, and applying an elastomeric coating to the entire EIFS surface.
- Scraping and repainting the concrete foundation.
- Prepping and painting five vent hoods and other previously painted surfaces/panels/conduits.
- Installing wood support framing and vinyl soffit under the roof overhang.
- Prepping and painting propane tank bollards.
- Cleaning and restoring the site to its original condition upon completion. The work requires a long-term facility outage for the VOR, which must be requested at least 30 days in advance.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price construction contract.
- Estimated Value: $40,000 - $100,000.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business.
- Performance Period: 15 calendar days to begin performance after Notice to Proceed (NTP), and 45 calendar days to complete the work.
- Place of Performance: Mankato, KS.
- Applicable Regulations: Acquisition Management System (AMS) applies; Davis-Bacon Act wage determinations (KS20260044) are applicable, specifying prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits.
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposals Due: April 8, 2026, by 5:00 p.m. CST. E-mailed proposals shall be sent to sheryl.y.gregory@faa.gov with "6973GH-26-Q-00071" in the subject line.
- Questions Due: April 6, 2026, by 5:00 p.m. CST, to jennifer.l.perry@faa.gov.
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the responsible, responsive offeror with the lowest-priced proposal, considering past performance, key personnel, technical proposals, and cost/price.
- Site Visit: A site visit is encouraged, with advance notice required. Site access and storage are limited. Contractors must provide their own sanitary facilities and water.
- SAM.gov Registration: Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov by the proposal due date.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Sheryl Y. Gregory, Contract Specialist, at sheryl.y.gregory@faa.gov.