March Air Reserve Base

The Department of the Army, Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville District, has a requirement for the construction of a KC-46 Two-Bay Maintenance/Fuel Cell Hangar at the March Air Reserve Base, California. Additional components of the project include an addition/alteration to B1244 for FUT & Cargo Pallet Staging and Repair Ramp Mooring Points and Restriping.

Solicitation Summary

The Department of the Army, Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville District, has a requirement for the construction of a KC-46 Two-Bay Maintenance/Fuel Cell Hangar at the March Air Reserve Base, California. Additional components of the project include an addition/alteration to B1244 for FUT & Cargo Pallet Staging and Repair Ramp Mooring Points and Restriping.

Solicitation in a Nutshell

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Details

Agency Department of the Army, Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville District
Solicitation Number W912QR24R0034
Status Post-RFP
Solicitation Date 08/30/2024
Award Date 06/2025 (Estimate)
Contract Ceiling Value $250,000,000
Competition Type  Full and Open / Unrestricted
Type of Award Other
Primary Requirement Architecture Engineering and Construction
Duration 912 Days
Contract Type Firm Fixed Price
No. of Expected Awards N/A
NAICS Code(s):
236220

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
Size Standard: $45.0 million annual receipts

Place of Performance:
  • March Air Reserve Base, California, United State
Opportunity Website: https://sam.gov/opp/d488609bcab94940a0b1a946bc5b3909/view

Background

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Requirements

  • Construct KC-46 Two-Bay Maintenance/Fuel Cell Hangar: Construct one aircraft hangar (approximately 124,000sf) to simultaneously accommodate one KC-46A aircraft in each bay. Construct reinforced concrete foundations, steel frame and roof system, insulated metal walls, utilities and other necessary work to make a complete and usable facility. Construction includes personnel support areas and storage areas for hazardous materials, tools, supplies and equipment. Hangar area will provide fire suppression and a fall protection system. Construction will also include, but is not limited to, all associated utilities, site work, communication support, parking areas, secure airfield fencing, exterior lighting, landscaping and ramp pavement transitions.  Construction contract will also include the demolition of an existing hangar located on the site. Antiterrorism/Force Protection (AT/FP) and physical security measures will be incorporated into the design including maximum standoff distances from roads, parking areas and vehicle unloading areas. Sustainability/Energy measures will be provided. Facilities will be designed to a minimum life of 40 years in accordance with DoD’s Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC 1-200-02) including energy efficiencies, building envelope and integrated building systems performance.
  • Addition/Alteration B1244 for FUT & Cargo Pallet Staging: Renovate the exterior and interior of Building 1244 (approximately 18,000sf) by demolishing and/or installing all necessary walls and reconfiguring the interior layout for personnel spaces such as office space, briefing rooms, classrooms, communication rooms and restrooms/shower facilities. The exiting roof shall be replaced and a new HVAC system shall be connected to all spaces and the fuselage training device.  Fire suppression system required for the Fuselage Trainer shall also be installed. Exterior construction will include a covered outdoor storage area to include concrete pavement for loading as well as all associated utilities, site work and communication support. Antiterrorism/Force Protection (AT/FP) and physical security measures will be incorporated into the design including maximum standoff distances from roads, parking areas and vehicle unloading areas. Sustainability/Energy measures will be provided. Facilities will be designed to a minimum life of 40 years in accordance with DoD’s Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC 1-200-02) including energy efficiencies, building envelope and integrated building systems performance.
  • Repair Ramp Mooring Points & Restriping: Provide new airfield pavement markings for the North and South Ramps as well as mooring points on the South Ramp.  The North Ramp will require approximately 4,100 linear feet of pavement markings.  The South Ramp will require approximately 17,800 linear feet of pavement markings as well as retrofitting 32-tie downs with static ground per UFC 3-260-01.

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