Repair and Widen Taxiways Phase III, PSTE 162013
Overview
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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 USPFO for South Carolina intends to issue an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for Repair and Widen Taxiways Phase III, PSTE 162013, at McEntire Joint National Guard Base near Eastover, SC. This is an update to previous presolicitations, revising the solicitation number, PSC code to Z1BD, and adding two options. The project is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside with an estimated magnitude between $10,000,000.00 and $25,000,000.00. A pre-bid conference and site visit are highly encouraged. The solicitation was published on April 23, 2026.
Scope of Work
This single firm fixed-price contract requires all plant, labor, transportation, materials, tools, equipment, appliances, and supervision to repair and expand airfield pavements. The scope includes:
- Removal of existing substandard concrete and asphaltic pavement.
- Installation of new base course and concrete pavement (PCC).
- Storm water drainage improvements.
- Relocation of taxiway edge lights, signage, and painting of taxi lines for base assigned and transient aircraft. All new pavements must comply with DoD, Air Force, and installation design standards. Local materials and construction techniques should be used where cost-effective. The solicitation will include a Base Bid (CLIN 0001) and two options: 1) Replace all Signs and Lights, and 2) Reseal Ready Alert Apron.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Invitation for Bid (IFB), Single Firm Fixed-Price Contract
- Set-Aside: 100% Small Business
- NAICS Code: 237310 (Size Standard: $45,000,000.00)
- Magnitude: Between $10,000,000.00 and $25,000,000.00
- Duration: 365 days after Notice to Proceed (NTP), structured in two stages:
- Stage 1: Anticipated 180-day pre-construction period (submittal approval, testing, mix designs, permits).
- Stage 2: Anticipated 180-days of actual construction, commencing after government acceptance of Stage 1 and a separate NTP. Options will be completed during Stage 2 without extending the total performance period.
- Published Date: April 23, 2026
- Proposal Due: See Box 13 and any amendments in the solicitation.
Key Requirements & Notes
- Subcontracting Limitations: Contractors must adhere to FAR Clause 52.219-14(e)(3) (DEVIATION 2021-O0008), limiting payments to non-similarly situated subcontractors to 85% of the contract amount (excluding materials) for General Construction NAICS codes.
- Pre-bid Conference & Site Visit: Highly encouraged. Details regarding time and date are in Section 00 21 00 - Instructions, paragraph 3 of the solicitation. Location: McEntire Joint National Guard Base 169th FW, CE Conference Room, 1325 South Carolina Road, Building 1071, Eastover, SC 29044. Attendees must follow registration and base access requirements.
- Questions: All questions for the pre-bid conference must be submitted 5 calendar days prior to the conference via email to jonathan.bailey.28@us.af.mil and kevin.j.esber.mil@army.mil.
- SAM Registration: Interested offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov.
- Solicitation Access: The official solicitation, plans, and specifications will be available exclusively on the Contract Opportunities page at SAM.gov. Offerors are responsible for checking the website periodically for amendments.