P993/995, F-35 Aircraft Sustainment Center and Composite Repair Facility located at the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, NC

SOL #: N4008526R0002Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Dept Of Defense
Dept Of The Navy
NAVFACSYSCOM MID-ATLANTIC
NORFOLK, VA, 23511-0395, United States

Place of Performance

Cherry Point, NC

NAICS

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220)

PSC

Construction Of Other Airfield Structures (Y1BZ)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

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Posted
Jan 5, 2026
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Last Updated
Mar 12, 2026
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Submission Deadline
Apr 6, 2026, 6:00 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 Department of the Navy / NAVFACSYSCOM MID-ATLANTIC has issued a Solicitation for the construction of the P993/995 F-35 Aircraft Sustainment Center and Composite Repair Facility at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, NC. This project, valued at over $500,000,000, involves building a large F-35 maintenance hangar and a specialized composite repair facility. Proposals are due by April 6, 2026, at 2:00 PM local time.

Opportunity Details

This is a Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) contract for the construction of two major facilities:

  • F-35 Sustainment Center (P993): A 255,461 SF depot-level hangar supporting 20 F-35 aircraft, including maintenance bays, four paint booths, administrative spaces, aircraft part modification and tool shops, and a secure area built to ICD705 standards. The structure features precast concrete panels, a pile-supported foundation, and a cross-laminated timber roof deck.
  • Composite Repair Facility (P995): A 105,755 SF consolidated depot-level facility for advanced composites and rotor blade repair. It includes disassembly, parts kitting, production control, clean rooms, bonding rooms, classrooms, engineering/laboratory space, and a rotor blade repair shop. Site development for both facilities includes utility improvements, a taxiway with a bridge, and an aircraft parking apron.

Contract & Timeline

  • Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP)
  • Magnitude: Over $500,000,000
  • Period of Performance: 15 calendar days for commencement after notice to proceed, and 1,461 calendar days for completion.
  • Place of Performance: MCAS Cherry Point, NC
  • Response Due: April 6, 2026, 02:00 PM local time
  • Published Date: March 9, 2026

Eligibility & Set-Aside

This acquisition is for Segment II and is limited to two pre-qualified offerors: ECC Atlantic Construction and Walsh Federal. While not an open set-aside, the solicitation includes significant small business subcontracting targets: SB 40%, SDB 5%, HUBZone SB 3%, WOSB 9%, SDVOSB 5%. A minimum of 20% total small business participation is required for all offerors.

Submission & Evaluation

Proposals must be submitted electronically via PIEE in PDF format, with price and non-price proposals in separate files. Evaluation will follow a tradeoff process, where technical factors (Management Approach & Schedule, and Small Business Utilization) are of equal importance to each other and approximately equal to price. Key submission requirements include SF1442, Price Proposal Form (Attachment F), Bid Bond, SAM registration, FAPIIS, and VETS-4212 registration.

Key Attachments & Requirements

  • Detailed Specifications & Drawings: Multiple volumes of specifications and drawings (P995 1692230 SpecsAsOne, P995 1692230 Drawings Volumes 1-4) provide comprehensive technical requirements for construction, systems, and site work.
  • Interior Finishes: Documents P993 JA Form and P995 JA Form detail specific interior finishes, materials, and quantities.
  • CMMC Requirements: The solicitation includes DFARS 252.204-7025 and 252.204-7021, requiring CMMC Level 1 for P995 and CMMC Level 2 for P993.
  • Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI): Drawings and specifications containing CUI will be provided separately upon completion of a DOD-CUI Non-Disclosure Agreement (Attachment G).
  • Small Business Forms: Offerors must complete Attachment D (Small Business Participation Commitment Document) and Attachment C (Historical Small Business Utilization). Large businesses must also submit Attachment E (Individual Small Business Subcontracting Plan).
  • PIEE Registration: Bidders must register on the PIEE platform and obtain the 'Proposal Manager' role to submit offers, as detailed in Attachment B (PIEE Vendor Access Instructions).
  • Pre-Proposal Inquiries: Questions can be submitted using Attachment A (Pre-Proposal Inquiry Form).

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