Construction of New Airport Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) - Grand Forks, ND

SOL #: 697DCK-26-R-00034Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Transportation
Federal Aviation Administration
697DCK REGIONAL ACQUISITIONS SVCS
FORT WORTH, TX, 76177, United States

Place of Performance

Grand Forks, ND

NAICS

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220)

PSC

Construction Of Air Traffic Control Towers (Y1BA)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

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Posted
Jan 7, 2026
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Last Updated
Mar 12, 2026
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Submission Deadline
Mar 23, 2026, 10:00 PM

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 a negotiated, firm-fixed-price, one-job lump sum contract with an estimated value of $60,000,000.00 to $70,000,000.00. An amendment has extended the deadlines for questions and proposals. Proposals are now due March 23, 2026.

Scope of Work

This requirement involves the comprehensive construction of a new Airport Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) and an associated Base Building. The work must adhere to detailed specifications, drawings, contract clauses, and prevailing wage rates. Key deliverables include all necessary materials, labor, supervision, and equipment for the complete construction.

Contract & Timeline

  • Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price, Lump Sum
  • Estimated Value: $60,000,000.00 to $70,000,000.00
  • Period of Performance: 730 Calendar Days after Notice to Proceed
  • NAICS Code: 236220 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction ($45.0 Million size standard)
  • Set-Aside: Unrestricted, with small business subcontracting goals (43.02% SB, 5.00% SDB, 5.00% WOSB, 5.00% SDVOSB)
  • Published Date: February 18, 2026
  • Questions Due: February 20, 2026, 5:00 PM CT (Extended by Amendment 01)
  • Proposal Due: March 23, 2026, 5:00 PM CT (Extended by Amendment 01)

Evaluation

Award will be based on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection process. Offerors must provide a detailed offer breakdown, including all direct and indirect costs, using the provided J-4 Price Proposal Spreadsheet. Past performance will be evaluated using the J-5 Past Performance Questionnaire.

Additional Notes

  • A pre-offer site visit was held on January 27, 2026.
  • Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).
  • Performance and Payment Bonds are required within 10 calendar days of award.
  • The FAA is tax-exempt; the awarded contractor is responsible for all applicable taxes.
  • Attachments J-1 (SOW), J-2 (Specifications), and J-2a (Drawings) are too large to upload and must be requested via email from Erin.M.Crabtree@faa.gov.
  • The J-3 Wage Determination (ND20250014) specifies prevailing wage rates for Grand Forks County, ND.
  • Offerors must provide a minimum of 90 calendar days for contract acceptance.

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Points of Contact

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