Air Traffic Control Tower Rennovation
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Qualification Details
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 United States Air Force, specifically FA4704 HQ AFSOUTH A4, is soliciting proposals for Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) Renovation services at Jose Aponte Airport in Ceiba, Puerto Rico. This project involves critical safety repairs to the ATCT, including window, fire escape ladder, and catwalk railing replacements. This is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside.
Scope of Work
The contractor will perform safety-related repairs to the ATCT, which include:
- Window Replacement: Replacing 8 existing windows with low-glare, impact-resistant units meeting ASTM E1886/E1996 standards.
- Fire Escape Ladder Replacement: Replacing two fire escape ladders (cab to antenna access, cab to base operations roof) with new ladders meeting OSHA and ANSI safety codes.
- Catwalk Railing Replacement: Removing and replacing the existing railing around the ATCT cab catwalk with new painted steel railing meeting OSHA and IBC standards. All work must comply with UFC 4-133-01 and other applicable codes, minimize disruption to ATCT operations, and include a minimum 1-year warranty.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Period of Performance: 60 calendar days after approval of submittals and issuance of Notice to Proceed.
- Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 236220 (Construction Of Miscellaneous Buildings) with a $45M size standard.
- Place of Performance: Jose Aponte Airport, Roosevelt Route, Ceiba, PR 00735.
Submission Requirements
Proposals must be submitted in English and include:
- Price Proposal: Detailed price breakdown for all contract line items.
- Technical Proposal: Narrative demonstrating understanding and approach (max 15 pages).
- Past Performance: Information on three relevant projects completed in the last five years (max 2 pages per citation, max 3 citations).
- Representations and Certifications: Completed forms. Proposals must be valid until March 31, 2026.
Evaluation Factors
Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose proposal represents the best value to the Government, considering price and other factors. The evaluation factors are:
- Technical Capability: Evaluated for acceptability and qualitative assessment.
- Past Performance: Evaluated for recency (within 5 years) and relevancy.
- Price: Evaluated for fairness and reasonableness. Technical approach is the most important factor, followed by past performance, with price being the least important.
Key Dates
- Site Visit: Monday, February 9, 2026, at 10:00 AM AST at Jose Aponte Airport. Attendees must follow CVI Procedures for base access.
- Questions Due: Tuesday, February 10, 2026, by 12:00 PM AST. Submit to Primary POC via email.
- Answers Provided: Wednesday, February 11, 2026, by 4:00 PM AST (posted as an amendment).
- Proposals Due: Friday, February 20, 2026, by 12:00 PM AST. Submit electronically to the Primary POC.
Important Notes
- Bonds: Performance and Payment Bonds are required.
- Security & Access: Strict adherence to installation security, contractor vetting (background checks, EAL), and commercial vehicle inspection procedures is mandatory. Airfield access requires coordination, driver training, and two-way radio contact.
- Asbestos: An Asbestos Containing Building Materials (ACBM) Inspection Report identifies asbestos in the ATCT. Bidders must account for this in their scope, safety planning, and compliance.
- Wage Determination: Prevailing wage rates for building construction in Puerto Rico (General Decision Number effective January 2, 2026) apply and must be adhered to for labor costs.
- Contact: Primary Point of Contact is Jirah Lackings at jirah.lackings@us.af.mil.