Repair Fence Refueling Parking Area

Quick Summary

The Department of the Air Force is soliciting proposals for a Design-Build requirement to repair and replace the chain link security fence for the Refueling Parking Area at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. This is a Firm Fixed-Price contract set aside for Total Small Businesses. The project involves a complete 100% design and construction of approximately 2,500 linear feet of new fence and gates, adhering to stringent security and airfield standards. Proposals are due by May 8, 2026, at 2:00 PM local time.

Scope of Work

The contractor will be responsible for both the design and construction phases. Key tasks include:

• Design and installation of approximately 2,500 linear feet of new chain link fence, including two 20-foot automatic sliding gates, one 12-foot swing gate, two 20-foot swing gates, and five 4-foot personnel gates, all with barbed wire.
• Demolition and removal of the existing Petroleum, Oils, and Lubricants (POL) chain link fence and accessories.
• Inspection and repair of motors for automatic sliding gates, replacement of fence signage, and electrical conduit/service.
• Addition of a personnel gate, ADA compliant sidewalk, and bollards.
• All materials must comply with UFGS and Designer of Record (DOR) specifications, with chain link mesh being a minimum of eight feet tall, nine gauge, with a two-inch by two-inch diamond pattern.
• The project requires adherence to strict safety and security protocols due to its proximity to an active airfield.

Contract Details

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price (FFP)
• Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
• NAICS Code: 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) with a size standard of $45,000,000.00.
• Period of Performance: 301 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed (NTP), with work commencing within 7 calendar days of award/NTP.
• Place of Performance: Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas.
• Wage Determination: Bidders must adhere to prevailing wage rates outlined in GDN TX20260292 for highway construction in applicable Texas counties.

Submission & Evaluation

• Proposals Due: May 8, 2026, at 2:00 PM local time.
• Submission Requirements: Proposals must include a completed SF 1442, a detailed Cost and Pricing Estimate, a Proposed Schedule and Project Narrative, a Technical Proposal (addressing Site Management/Key Personnel, Technical Responsiveness, Quality Control Plan, and Schedule Driver), and Past Performance information.
• Evaluation Criteria: Award will be based on Best Value, considering Price, Technical Acceptability, and Past Performance. Technical factors will be rated Acceptable/Unacceptable, with any unacceptable subfactor rendering the entire quote unacceptable. Past Performance must be rated "Acceptable."
• Site Visit: A site visit may be scheduled; requests should be submitted to the listed Points of Contact (POCs).
• CUI Access: For SOW Attachment A (CUI), contact POCs directly or request access in SAM.gov.

Key Requirements & Notes

• Designs and drawings must be prepared by a registered professional engineer and architect.
• A phasing plan is required to ensure continuous force protection.
• Contractors must comply with Laughlin AFB's General Specifications for Construction Projects, Environmental Quality Construction Specifications, and Installation Facility Standards.
• A comprehensive schedule of submittals, including design packages, safety plans, and progress reports, is mandatory.
• Offerors must ensure their representations and certifications are current in SAM.gov.