PSTE 162013 Repair and Widen Taxiways, Phase III
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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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 USPFO for South Carolina (under the Department of the Army) intends to issue an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for PSTE 162013 Repair and Widen Taxiways, Phase III. This Presolicitation seeks a single firm fixed-price contract for airfield pavement repair and expansion at McEntire Joint National Guard Base near Eastover, SC. The project is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside with an estimated magnitude between $10,000,000.00 and $25,000,000.00. The primary Product Service Code is Y1BD (Construction Of Airport Runways And Taxiways).
Scope of Work
The awarded contractor will provide all necessary plant, labor, materials, and supervision to repair and expand airfield pavements to meet standard. This includes the removal of existing substandard concrete and asphaltic pavement, installation of new base course and new concrete pavement (PCC), storm water drainage improvements, relocation of taxiway edge lights, signage, and painting of taxi lines. All new pavements must comply with applicable Department of Defense (DoD), Air Force, and installation design standards and criteria. Local materials and construction techniques should be utilized where cost-effective.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Invitation for Bid (IFB), Single Firm Fixed-Price Contract
- Set-Aside: 100% Small Business
- NAICS: 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction), Size Standard: $45,000,000.00
- Magnitude: Between $10,000,000.00 and $25,000,000.00
- Duration: Anticipated 360 days after Notice to Proceed (NTP), structured in two 180-day stages:
- Stage 1: Pre-construction activities (submittal approval, testing, mix designs, permits).
- Stage 2: Actual construction, commencing after government acceptance of Stage 1 and issuance of a separate NTP.
- Published: January 29, 2026
- Proposal Due: To be specified in Box 13 of the forthcoming solicitation and any amendments.
Additional Notes
A pre-bid conference and site visit are highly encouraged. Details regarding time and date will be provided in Clause 52.236-27 of the solicitation. The event will take place at McEntire Joint National Guard Base 169th FW, CE Conference Room, 1325 South Carolina Road, Building 1071, Eastover, SC 29044. Interested contractors must follow registration and base access requirements outlined in the solicitation. Questions for the pre-bid conference must be submitted 5 calendar days prior via email to jonathan.bailey.28@us.af.mil and david.viers.@us.af.mil.
Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov. The solicitation, plans, and specifications will be available exclusively on the Contract Opportunities page at SAM.gov. Offerors are responsible for periodically checking the website for any amendments. Limitations on subcontracting apply per FAR Clause 52.219-14(e)(3) (DEVIATION 2021-O0008), restricting payments to non-similarly situated subcontractors to 85% of the contract amount (excluding materials) for general construction NAICS.