Construct 241st Security Measures

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a pre-bid conference presentation for Solicitation W50S98-26-B-A002, NTEA182006, concerning the construction of security measures for the 241st Engineering and Installation Squadron in Chattanooga, TN. The project magnitude is estimated between $750,000 and $2,000,000. It is being solicited as a 100% Small Business Set Aside.

• Base Bid: Construct 241st Security Measures.

• All project items are being solicited as a 100% Small Business Set Aside.

• Contracts will be awarded to the responsible bidder whose bid conforms to the invitation for bid and is most advantageous to the Government.

• Period of Performance: 365 Days after Notice to Proceed (NTP).

• Contract Line-Item Number (CLIN) Structure: Base Bid = CLIN 0001.

• Liquidated Damages: $608.93 per calendar day of delay; $338.20 fixed cost per modification.

• Process: Invitation for Bid (IFB) under FAR Part 14, with a public bid opening.

• Bid Due Date: April 23, 2026, at 1:00 P.M. (EST).

• Submission Location: 134th Air Refueling Wing, Louisville, TN.

• No facsimile or electronic offers will be accepted.

• Questions Deadline: Questions must be received no later than April 13, 2026, at 10:00 am EDT.

• Questions Submission: In writing via email to Brian.Morelock.1@us.af.mil, using the format in Section 00 21 00, Para 5.1.

• Answers to Questions: Will be posted on SAM.gov as a Word document; amendments will be issued via SF 30.

• 100% Small Business Set Aside.

• Offerors must have current and complete data in Online Representations and Certifications at https://www.sam.gov (see 52.204-8).

• Alert for new SAM.gov entities: Provide an original, signed notarized letter stating you are the authorized Entity Administrator.

• Bidders are strongly cautioned to carefully read all requirements of the solicitation and comply accordingly.

• Bid Package Requirements: Offer, SF 1442 (signed), Section 00 10 00 Line Items (all priced), valid Bid Bond (SF 24), Section 00 45 00 Representations and Certifications (completed), and acknowledge all amendments (SF 30).

• SF 1442 must be signed by an official with authority to contractually bind the company.

• Mark envelope with "BID No. W50S98-26-B-A002" and Bidder's Name/Address.

• Add Cage Code and UEI number to SF 1442.

• Provide email and phone number on submission.

• Wage determination TN20260180 Dated 01/02/2026 is applicable.

• 889 Representations (52.204-24, 52.204-26, 252.204-7016, 252.204-7017) must be completed.

• Solicitation number on bid bond must match SF1442 block 1; company names/addresses must match EXACTLY.

• Contractors must submit information in Section 00 21 00, paragraph 4.2 for installation access.

• Helpful websites: https://sam.gov, https://www.acquisition.gov.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a sign-in sheet from a site visit conducted on April 1, 2026, for opportunity W50S98-26-B-A002. It lists companies that attended, along with the names, email addresses, and phone numbers of their representatives.

This information is relevant to potential bidders as it provides contact details for companies that have expressed interest in the opportunity by attending the site visit. This can be useful for networking, teaming, or understanding the competitive landscape.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the "Construct 241st Security Measures (Fence)" project located in Chattanooga, TN. The project aims to construct a secure facility and compound for the 241st Engineering and Installations Squadron to support their operational missions, requiring enhanced security measures for personnel, facilities, and equipment, with controlled and secure installation and building entry.

• Construction of a security fence and related measures.

• Work to be performed in accordance with attached plans and specifications.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP).

• Magnitude of Project: Between $750,000 and $2,000,000.

• Period of Performance: 30 calendar days to begin performance after notice to proceed, with 365 calendar days to complete.

• Proposal Submission Deadline: April 23, 2026, by 01:00 PM local time.

• Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the responsible bidder whose bid conforms to the invitation for bids and is most advantageous to the Government, considering only price and price-related factors.

• Discussions: The Government intends to award without discussions.

• Pre-Bid Conference and Site Visit: April 1, 2026, at 10:00 AM EDT at 6511 Bonny Oaks Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37421. Site visit to follow the conference.

• This project is set aside 100% for small businesses.

• NAICS Code: 236220.

• Small Business Size Standard: $45,000,000.00 in average annual receipts for the past three years.

• Funds are not presently available but are anticipated to become available prior to award.

• A Bid Bond and Power of Attorney (POA) are required.

• Electronic submission of bids is not authorized; facsimile transmission is not authorized.

• Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database.

Forms / Attachments / Pricing Sheets

This document is a Table of Contents for the "Construct 241st Security Measures" project. It outlines the various sections and divisions of the specifications, providing a structured overview of the project's technical requirements and administrative procedures.

• Divisions: Procurement and Contracting Requirements, General Requirements, Concrete, and Exterior Improvements.
• Key Sections: Summary of Work, List of Drawings, Weather Delays, Coordination, Project Meetings, Submittal Procedures, Regulatory Requirements, Quality Control Services, Materials, Equipment and Substitutions, Contract Closeout, Operation and Maintenance Data, Project Record Documents, Cutting and Patching, Concrete Formwork, Concrete Reinforcement, Cast-in-Place Concrete, Chain Link Fences and Gates, and Sodding.

This Table of Contents serves as a roadmap for bidders to navigate the detailed specifications and understand the scope and requirements of the "Construct 241st Security Measures" project. It helps bidders quickly identify relevant sections for proposal development, cost estimation, and project planning.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document contains stamped drawings for the "Construct 241st Security Measures" project for the Tennessee Air National Guard. It details the construction plans, including site layout, security fencing, gates, and related infrastructure.

• Site Plan (C1.1): Shows the overall project site, existing utilities, proposed new work areas, and general notes.
• Security Fence Details (C2.1): Provides specifications for different types of security fencing, including materials, construction methods, and details for piers, posts, and mow strips.
• Gate Details (C2.2): Outlines the requirements for a 24' cantilevered gate with an operator and access control, as well as a man gate with access control.
• Specific Details: Includes details for security cameras, communications pull boxes, and washed river rock installations.

These drawings are essential for bidders to understand the physical scope of work, the specific materials and construction methods required for security enhancements, and the layout of the proposed installations. They form the basis for estimating costs and planning the execution of the project.

Statement of Work (SOW)

To provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and quality control necessary to perform upgrades, repairs, and new construction to enhance base infrastructure and various facilities for the 241st Engineering Installations Squadron at McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base.

• Enhance security measures for the 241st facility and compound.

• Address substandard security controls at the existing vehicle entry gate and perimeter fencing.

• Upgrade or replace unreliable sliding gates with an electronic locking system.

• Reinforce chain link barrier fencing.

• Install new perimeter security fence with masonry posts.

• Install a new motor-operated access controlled main gate.

• Remove and repair parts of existing chain link fence, including filling holes in demolished sections.

• Demolish existing gate operator, concrete island, access control, etc.

• Saw cut pavement and patch as required.

• Install or modify conduit for power and communications wiring.

• Install all associated security components for a complete and usable system.

• Period of Performance: 365 days after notice to proceed.

• Place of Performance: McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base.

• Work Hours: Monday through Friday, 0700 – 1700, excluding recognized US holidays or Government-directed facility closures.

• Quality Control: Develop and maintain an effective QC Plan (QCP) and submit a final QCP to the COR within 10 days after contract award.

• Access & Security: Comply with all installation/facility access and local security policies. Obtain base identification and vehicle passes. Employees must wear or prominently display identification badges. Background checks are required. Antiterrorism Awareness Level I training is mandatory for all personnel requiring access.

• Personnel: Employees must identify themselves as contractors. Contractor personnel shall not perform services outside the scope of the contract without a modification. A Contract Manager (CM) must be designated.

• Submittals: Provide a Progress Schedule within 10 days of award. Submit manufacturer's products for approval before purchase. Submit a list of hazardous materials before project execution. Submit RFIs within 5 calendar days of identification.

• Coordination: Coordinate with Tennessee Air National Guard Civil Engineering. Do not connect to the base water distribution system without prior approval and a functional backflow prevention device.

• Reporting: Report all contractor labor hours via a secure data collection site annually by October 31.

• Data Rights: Government has unlimited rights to all documents/materials produced under this contract.

• Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCI): Notify the KO immediately of any potential OCI and submit a mitigation plan.

• Key Personnel: Contractor personnel evaluated in source selection may be required. Rejection of an offer is possible if firm commitment is not obtained.

• Physical Security: Safeguard all Government property. Secure facilities, equipment, and materials at the close of each work period. Implement key control procedures and report lost/duplicated keys immediately.

• Special Qualifications: Ensure all employees possess required licenses for disciplines used in performance. Government does not provide training.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This Invitation for Bids (IFB) is for a single firm fixed-price contract for construction services for the Tennessee National Guard. The project involves upgrades, repairs, and new construction to enhance base infrastructure and facilities. Specific tasks include installing new iron picket perimeter security fence, removing and repairing existing chain link fence, filling holes with compacted soil, demolishing existing gate operators and concrete islands, saw cutting pavement, and installing conduit for power and communications wiring. The project is located at 6511 Bonny Oaks Drive, Chattanooga, Tennessee.

• Installation of new iron picket perimeter security fence with masonry posts.

• Removal and repair of existing chain link fence.

• Filling holes with compacted soil.

• Demolition of existing gate operator and concrete island.

• Saw cutting pavement and patching.

• Installation and/or modification of conduit for power and communications wiring.

• Installation of associated security components for a complete system.

• Contract type: Firm fixed-price.

• Contract duration: 365 calendar days after notice to proceed.

• NAICS Code: 236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction.

• Small business size standard: $45,000,000.

• Magnitude of construction: Between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000.

• Solicitation issuance date: Tentatively on-or-about January 12, 2026.

• Pre-bid conference date: Tentatively on-or-about January 21, 2026, at 9:00 AM local time (location to be provided in the solicitation).

• Questions for pre-bid conference due: January 16, 2026, via email to Brian.Morelock.1@us.af.mil.

• Bid opening date: Tentatively on-or-about February 13, 2026.

• Offerors must register in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov).

• Solicitation and associated information will be available only from the Contract Opportunities page at SAM.gov.

• This project is set aside 100% for Small Businesses.

• FAR clause 52.219-14(e)(3) (LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING) applies, stating that the contractor will not pay more than 85 percent of the amount paid by the Government for contract performance, excluding the cost of materials, to subcontractors that are not similarly situated entities.

• The official plans and specifications are located on the official government webpage.

• Amendments, if issued, will be posted to Contract Opportunities for electronic downloading.

• The Government will not issue paper copies.