SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE FOR DESIGN BUILD, NAVAL AIR MAINTENANCE CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE (NAMCE), TENSION FABRIC STRUCTURE (TFS) HANGAR 122, NAVAL AIR STATION OCEANA, VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA
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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 Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command, Mid-Atlantic is conducting market research via a Sources Sought Notice for a Design-Build project to construct a Tension Fabric Structure (TFS) Hangar 122 at Naval Air Station Oceana, Virginia Beach, Virginia. This notice aims to identify eligible Small Business firms capable of performing the required construction services. Responses are due June 15, 2026.
Project Scope
This Design-Build project involves providing a temporary, fully functional 48,000 square foot Tension Fabric Structure (TFS) Hangar and O1/O2 Spaces for the Naval Air Maintenance Center for Excellence (NAMCE) maintenance group during the renovation of Hangar 122. The project site is approximately 2.3 to 3 acres, expanding to 40 acres with transit routes. It includes 20 supporting modular units for administrative and maintenance shop operations, the demolition of four existing buildings (over 9,000 sq ft), and the reconstruction of one 3,486 sq ft storage facility. Excavation up to 10 feet deep is also required.
Contract Details & Set-Aside
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Procurement Method: Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 15 (DEVIATION 2026-O0048), Contracting by Negotiation.
- Magnitude: $25,000,000 to $100,000,000
- NAICS Code: 236220 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (Small Business Size Standard: $45,000,000)
- Anticipated Award: July 2026
- Set-Aside Consideration: The government is seeking responses from Small Businesses, including SDVOSB, HUBZone, 8(a), WOSB, and EDWOSB firms, to determine if a set-aside procurement is in its best interest. Large business submittals will not be considered. If adequate small business interest is not received, the solicitation may be issued as unrestricted.
Submission Requirements
Interested firms must submit responses using the provided "Sources Sought Contractor Information Form" and "Project Information Form." Submissions must include:
- Contractor Information: UEI and CAGE Code.
- Type of Business: Identification of small business status.
- Bonding Capacity: Surety name, maximum per project, and aggregate capacity.
- Construction Experience: 2-5 relevant projects (prime contractor role, 100% completed within the last 5 years). Each project must have a final construction cost of $60,000,000 or greater and a total building size of 48,000 sq ft or greater. Projects must demonstrate experience with:
- Temporary or permanent aviation/industrial facilities.
- Complex aviation constraints (e.g., FAA Obstruction Evaluations, flight line safety).
- Specialized hangar infrastructure (fire suppression, high-bay lighting, HVAC).
- DoD Cybersecurity and Anti-Terrorism Force Protection (ATFP) standards.
- Design-Build methodology.
- For 8(a) Mentor-Protégé JVs, SBA approval and protégé's work percentage are required.
Response Deadline & Submission
- Responses Due: June 15, 2026, at 2:00 PM local time.
- Submission: Electronically to Kristy Gerrek at Kristy.l.gerrek.civ@us.navy.mil.
- Attachment Limit: 4MB. Request a "read receipt."
Important Notes
This is a Sources Sought Notice for market research only and not a Request for Proposal. No solicitation, specifications, or drawings are available at this time. The government will not pay for information received and is not obligated to award a contract.