Construction of F16 Mission Training Center
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 NJ National Guard intends to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Construction of the F-16 Mission Training Center at the 177th Fighter Wing in Egg Harbor Township, NJ. This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside opportunity for a single firm fixed-price contract, with a magnitude exceeding $10,000,000. The solicitation is tentatively planned for May 1, 2026, with proposals due around June 2, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires all plant, labor, transportation, materials, tools, equipment, appliances, and supervision necessary for the construction of the F-16 Mission Training Center. In addition to the base work, the solicitation will include the following Option Line Items (OLI):
- OLI 1: 33 New Parking Spaces
- OLI 2: South Parking 77 New Spaces
- OLI 3: Masonry Veneer
- OLI 4: Entry Monolith
- OLI 5: Mechanical Yard Masonry Wall
- OLI 6: Concrete Surface Mechanical Yard
- OLI 7: Add Sign
- OLI 8: Add Concrete Support Simulator
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price Contract (Presolicitation)
- Duration: 425 calendar days after Notice to Proceed
- Set-Aside: 100% Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS: 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction)
- Size Standard: $45,000,000
- Magnitude: Over $10,000,000
- Tentative Solicitation Issue: On-or-about May 1, 2026
- Tentative Pre-Proposal Conference/Site Visit: On-or-about May 13, 2026, 1:30 PM local time (location to be provided in solicitation)
- Questions Due: May 21, 2026 (via email to 177fw.contracting.org@us.af.mil)
- Tentative Solicitation Closing: On-or-about June 2, 2026
Evaluation
Source selection will be conducted in accordance with FAR 15.3, DFARS 215.3, and AFARS 5115.3. Evaluation factors include Technical Capability, Past Performance, and Price. The Government intends to award a contract without conducting discussions.
Additional Notes
Interested offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov). All inquiries must be in writing, preferably via email to 177fw.contracting.org@us.af.mil with the subject "RFP Question: F16 Mission Training Center". The solicitation and any amendments will be available exclusively on SAM.gov. Attention is directed to FAR clause 52.219-14(e)(3) (DEVIATION 2021-O0008) regarding limitations on subcontracting, which states that for general construction, the prime contractor will not pay more than 85 percent of the amount paid by the Government (excluding materials) to subcontractors that are not similarly situated entities.