Construction of New Airport Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) - Grand Forks, ND
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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 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is soliciting proposals for the Construction of a New Airport Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) and Base Building at the Grand Forks International Airport in Grand Forks, ND. This is an unrestricted procurement, with an estimated project size between $60,000,000.00 and $70,000,000.00. Proposals are due by March 02, 2026, at 5:00 PM Central Time.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the construction of a new Airport Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) and an associated Base Building. The work must be performed in accordance with provided specifications, drawings, contract clauses, and prevailing wage rates. Offerors are required to provide a detailed offer breakdown, including all direct and indirect costs, using the provided J-4 Price Proposal Spreadsheet.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price, One-Job Lump Sum
- Estimated Project Size: $60,000,000.00 to $70,000,000.00
- Period of Performance: 730 Calendar Days after Notice to Proceed
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted
- NAICS Code: 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction, $45.0 Million size standard)
- Published Date: January 07, 2026
- Solicitation Questions Due: February 06, 2026, 5:00 PM Central Time
- Pre-Offer Site Visit: January 27, 2026, 9:00 AM Central Time
- Proposal Due: March 02, 2026, 5:00 PM Central Time
Submission & Evaluation
This is a negotiated procurement utilizing a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection process. Offers must be submitted via email to Erin.M.Crabtree@faa.gov. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov and provide a minimum of 90 calendar days for contract acceptance. Performance and Payment Bonds are required within 10 calendar days after award. Past performance will be assessed using the J-5 Past Performance Questionnaire.
Subcontracting Requirements
Although this is an unrestricted procurement, the solicitation includes small business subcontracting goals:
- Small Business Concerns: 43.02%
- Small Disadvantaged Business: 5.00%
- Women-Owned Small Business: 5.00%
- Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business: 5.00%
- HUBZone: 0.00% The J-6 Master Subcontracting Plan outlines the framework for achieving these goals.
Important Notes
This solicitation is posted in accordance with FAA Acquisition Management Policy Section 3.2.1.3.11 Public Announcement. It does not guarantee procurement and the Government is not liable for costs incurred in responding. Attachments J-1 (Statement of Work), J-2 (Specifications), and J-2a (Drawings) are too large to upload and must be requested by emailing Erin.M.Crabtree@faa.gov. The FAA is tax-exempt, but the awarded contractor is responsible for all applicable taxes. Bidders must adhere to the prevailing wage rates specified in J-3 Wage Determination ND20250014.