SAM #697DCK-26-R-00228

FAA Industry Day for Design-Build of Anchorage ATCT and TRACON Facility

The FAA is seeking industry feedback from qualified General Contractors for a major design-build project at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport: - Project scope includes: - Construction of a new 252-foot Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) - Multi-story steel-framed base building - Terminal Radar Approach Control/Base Building (TRACON) of 30,000-50,000 square feet - Site work, parking lot, perimeter fencing - Installation of a new Fiber Optic Transmission System (FOTS) crossing multiple taxiways - Estimated project value: $200 million to $325 million - Minimum contractor requirements: - Financial capability to support a project of this size - Demonstrated past performance on large, complex, and tall buildings in seismic design category D or higher - Experienced key personnel in project management, construction, and technical roles - FAA is conducting virtual one-on-one industry days to gather feedback on: - Acquisition strategy - Contract type - Project challenges and schedule negotiation - Subcontracting issues - No specific OEMs, vendors, or product part numbers are listed in the notice - This is not a solicitation or request for proposal; responses are for informational purposes only

Description

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Terminal Acquisition Branch, is seeking qualified General Contractors interested in submitting a proposal for the Brand-New Air Traffic Control Tower (ATC) and Terminal Radar Approach Control/Base Building (A11 TRACON) at the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport in Anchorage Alaska.  The requirement is Design-Build (DB).  In order to assist with acquisition strategy development and to gain a better understanding of the commercial marketplace the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will be conducting virtual one-on-one industry days for any interested General Contractor.

Scope of Work: The project consists of an approximately 252-foot Above Ground Level (AGL)  ATCT with a multi-story steel framed base building and TRACON between 30,000-50,000 sf. Work will include design and construction of the ATCT and TRACON/base building, site work, parking lot, perimeter fence, and a new Fiber Optic Transmission System (FOTS) crossing multiple taxiways on the Air Operations Area.

Estimated Cost:   $200 million - $325 million

Feedback received from the discussion and exchange of information during these one-on-one meetings will help FAA clarify and refine requirements for the procurement.  The virtual one-on-one discussions will take place during the week of April 20, 2026. Interested GC’s shall email Susan.Newcomb@faa.gov and Katherine.Fogle@faa.gov with two proposed days and times for the meeting.

Minimum Requirements: Interested General Contractors will be required to meet the minimum requirements below:

Company Resources -   Contractors must have financial capability, resources and ability to sustain a project of this scope and duration. Past Performance: Contractors must  have Past Performances as the prime that are similar in size, scope, and complexity with a value of $120 million or greater for 24/7 facilities such as hospitals, airports, data centers etc., or large complex build (example: stadiums) and tall slender buildings in  the seismic design category D or higher as defined in International Building Code (IBC) – 2018. Key Personnel – Contractors must have experienced personnel for the positions of Project Manager, Project Superintendent, Project Scheduler, Building Information Modeling Specialist, Safety Manager, Environmental Manager, Coordinating Engineer, Quality Control Manager.

FEEDBACK Requested during discussions:

Contract Type: The FAA intends to use a Design-Build (DB) Firm Fixed Price (FFP) or a Firm Fixed Price with Economical Price Adjustments (FFP-EPA) Contract; however, we are open to considering other contract types best meet the needs of the project and the competitive marketplace.   Contractors are encouraged to suggest alternative contract types and the benefits associated with the suggested contract type. Challenges: What challenges do you foresee associated with a project of this complexity and location.    Negotiated schedule – How do you see negotiation working and how should we evaluate the schedule? Interest: What is the level of interest of your company in this project? Subcontracting:

          a.  What issues do you perceive about sub-contracting for this project (if any)? 

           b. What issues do you perceive about small business goals (if any)?

           c. How can the FAA assist in ensuring a robust small business, sub-contracting base?

This announcement is not a Screening Information Request (SIR) or a Request for Proposal (RFP). The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is not seeking or accepting unsolicited proposals. The responses to this market survey are intended solely for informational purposes. However, the FAA reserves the right to use the information gathered from this market survey to issue a Request for Offer (RFO) in support of the Brand-New Airport Traffic Control initiative. This announcement should not be interpreted as a commitment or promise by the Government to enter a contract. The Government is not responsible for any costs incurred in the preparation or submission of inquiries or responses to this announcement and will not reimburse any firm for these expenses. Responses will not be returned

Note:  The FAA has been exempted from several Federal laws and regulations as part of the 1996 DOT Appropriations Act, signed into law by President Clinton on November 15, 1995. Some of the exemptions include the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act of 1994, the Small Business Act, the Competition in Contracting Act, and the Federal Acquisition Regulations. The FAA’s Acquisition Management System (AMS), which became effective on April 1, 1996, is utilized in place of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). Potential Contractors are encouraged to visit the publicly accessible website: https://fast.faa.gov/contractclauses.cfm

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