Z--Source Sought Notice GATE 308504 Hangars
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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 National Park Service (NPS) is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice (SSN) for the rehabilitation of Hangars 3 & 4 at Floyd Bennett Field within the Gateway National Recreation Area, New York. This SSN aims to gather industry interest and capabilities to inform the acquisition strategy and determine potential small business or socio-economic set-asides for a future competitive solicitation. Responses are due by March 11, 2026, at 1:00 pm ET.
Purpose & Scope
The project involves the rehabilitation of historic Hangars 3 and 4, which are integral to the Floyd Bennett Field Historic District. All work must adhere to the Secretary of Interior Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties. The anticipated period of performance is 487 calendar days, potentially requiring winter construction.
Key aspects of the scope include:
- Demolition: Removal of existing roofs, specific interior masonry walls, concrete slabs, and exterior masonry walls for rebuilding, including hazardous materials remediation.
- Exterior Restoration: Repair of masonry facades, windows, rolling hangar doors, and painted friezes; replacement of roofs.
- Interior Restoration: Restoration of interior doors, windows, concrete slabs, and masonry walls.
- Systems: Installation of lighting, electrical, unit heaters, two single-user restrooms, and rerouting of utilities.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought / Market Research (not a solicitation).
- Anticipated Contract Type: Single Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract.
- Anticipated Solicitation Release: Around April 2026.
- NAICS Code: 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction).
- Size Standard: $45 Million.
- Estimated Magnitude: More than $10,000,000.
- Bonding: Bid, Performance, and Payment bonds are anticipated to be required.
Submission & Evaluation
Interested contractors must complete and submit the attached "Sources Sought Survey Questionnaire" (Attachment 1). Responses will be used for market research and to inform any set-aside determination. This is not a request for proposals.
- Response Due: March 11, 2026, at 1:00 pm ET.
- Submission Email: charles_d_thompson@nps.gov and Linda_Melnick@nps.gov.
Set-Aside
No set-aside is currently designated. Responses are requested from both Large and Small Businesses to help the NPS determine if a small business or socio-economic set-aside is appropriate for the future solicitation.