Aircraft Maintenance Hangar at CSL Comalapa, El Salvador
Overview
Buyer
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Set Aside
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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 Department of the Army, W074 ENDIST MOBILE, is soliciting proposals for the Design Build and Construction of an Aircraft Maintenance Hangar at CSL Comalapa, El Salvador. This project involves constructing a 2,800 m² hangar capable of supporting C-130 or P-8 aircraft, along with associated administrative, storage, and apron facilities. This is an Unrestricted solicitation. Proposals are due by June 29, 2026, at 7:00 PM UTC.
Scope of Work
The project requires the construction of a single-bay, 2,800 square-meter aircraft maintenance hangar. This hangar will include a small administrative space and dedicated material and tool storage areas. Additionally, the scope encompasses the construction of an expanded parking apron to accommodate temporary aircraft parking and provide swing space for the existing apron. The contractor must ensure compliance with U.S. codes and standards, including Unified Facility Criteria (UFC) and Anti-Terrorist and Force Protection (AFTP) requirements, and coordinate with U.S. and Host Nation military and civilian authorities regarding installation access, immigration, and environmental concerns.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price.
- Estimated Construction Cost: Between $25,000,000 and $35,000,000.
- Period of Performance: 730 calendar days.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted.
- Cybersecurity Requirements: Contractors and/or subcontractors must comply with Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 1 (Self) for all information systems processing, storing, or transmitting Federal Contract Information (FCI) or Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). This requirement is outlined in DFARS 252.204-7021, with phased implementation details provided in the solicitation.
Submission & Evaluation
Proposals must be submitted electronically via the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) website. Emailed submissions are not permitted. The evaluation will follow a "Best Value" approach, with non-priced factors significantly more important than price. Past Performance is the most important non-priced factor, followed by Technical Approach. A site visit was conducted from June 10-12, 2026.
Key Documents & Amendments
The solicitation includes detailed specifications across three volumes (SPECS_VOL1, SPECS_VOL2, SPECS_VOL3) and comprehensive construction drawings (SHA21003_RTA_DRAWINGS.pdf). Amendment No. 0001 (AM01.pdf), posted April 1, 2026, revised specifications and drawings. Bidders must also review the Safety and Health Requirements Manual (EM 385-1-1). All references to FAR and DFARS pertain to the new Revolutionary FAR Overhaul.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Jillian Saffle at jillian.e.saffle@usace.army.mil or 251-441-5584, or Paul Adamo at Paul.M.Adamo@usace.army.mil.