FX74 Strategic Airlift Hangar, Naval Station Rota, Spain
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
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 Department of the Navy / NAVFACSYSCOM ATLANTIC is soliciting proposals for the FX74 Strategic Airlift Hangar construction project at Naval Station Rota, Spain. This is a Solicitation for Construction Of Other Industrial Buildings (Y1EZ). Proposals are due March 12, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity involves the construction of the FX74 Strategic Airlift Hangar. Recent amendments have clarified specific technical requirements:
- Vertical Lift Fabric Doors: Bidders must adhere strictly to the revised UFGS 08 34 16.20 specification. Alternative methods previously allowed under the standard UFGS, but intentionally omitted from this solicitation, will not be considered for fabric door leaves and safety arresters.
- Cybersecurity for Control Systems: Updated requirements for HVAC, Fire/Life Safety, and Electrical Facility-Related Control Systems (Specifications 25 05 11.01, .02, .03) have been added, including specific "CONTROL SYSTEM APPLICABILITY" paragraphs and a "UFC PROCESS CHECKLIST" for fire/life safety.
- Building Section Details: Clarifications have been made regarding fire barrier extensions in NAVFAC DWG NO. 14147213 (A-302).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Proposal Due: March 12, 2026, by 2:00 PM Norfolk, VA local time.
- Contract Completion: 1200 calendar days after notice to proceed.
- Site Visit: Scheduled for February 9, 2026 (submission deadline for site visit is January 8, 2026).
- Pre-Proposal Inquiries (PPIs): The Government will not respond to PPIs submitted after February 11, 2026.
Key Requirements & Compliance
- Spanish Registration: Offerors must comply with Spanish law regarding registration and classification (Attachment G). Companies based in Spain or non-EU nations must be registered in the Official Register of Bidders and Contractors of the Spanish Ministry of Finance with applicable classifications prior to proposal submission. Other EU member nation companies may self-certify.
- Proposal Submission: A complete Price Proposal Form, utilizing the most recent version, is mandatory. Failure to submit will result in proposal ineligibility.
- DFARS & SPRS: Compliance with DFARS 252.204-7020 and satisfactory Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) scores are required for both prime contractors and subcontractors prior to contract award.
- Offer Guarantee: An offer guarantee is not required.
Additional Notes
Recent amendments also included redacted Justification & Approvals (J&As) for sole-source procurements of specific telecommunications (Telefónica), building control systems (Siemens Desigo), and advanced metering infrastructure (Schneider Electric, AirMagnet/Firetide) components. While these are separate procurements, the hangar contractor will need to be aware of these specified systems for integration.