Aircraft Maintenance Hangar at CSL Comalapa, El Salvador

Other / Unclassified

This document provides a link to the Safety and Health Requirements Manual (EM 385-1-1).

Bidders should access this manual via the provided URL as it likely contains critical safety and health requirements applicable to the opportunity. Understanding and complying with these requirements will be essential for proposal preparation and contract performance.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation, RFP NO: W9127826RA009, is for the Design Build and Construct of a CSL Aircraft Maintenance Hangar located at CSL Comalapa, El Salvador. The project involves the construction of a single bay, 2,800 square-meter aircraft maintenance hangar capable of supporting C-130 or P-8 aircraft. It will include a small administrative space and material and tool storage spaces. Additionally, an aircraft parking apron space is included to accommodate temporary parking of aircraft awaiting maintenance and to provide swing space for the existing apron. The estimated construction cost is between $25,000,000 and $35,000,000.

• Construction of a single-bay aircraft maintenance hangar.

• Associated site work and incidental paving.

• Small administrative space, and material and tool storage spaces within the hangar.

• Additional parking apron space.

• Compliance with U.S. codes and standards, including Unified Facility Criteria (UFC) and Anti-Terrorist and Force Protection (AFTP) requirements.

• Coordination with U.S. and Host Nation Military and civilian authorities.

• Adherence to host nation requirements for installation access, immigration compliance, and environmental concerns.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price.

• Period of Performance: As indicated in Section 01 00 00.

• Estimated Construction Cost: $25,000,000 - $35,000,000.

• Proposals must be submitted electronically via the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers via Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) website.

• Emailed submissions are not permitted.

• Proposals must be received no later than 1400 hours local time on 06 MAY 2026.

• Evaluation will be based on the "Best Value" approach, considering two rated non-priced factors: Past Performance (1st in relative importance) and Technical Approach (2nd in relative importance). These non-priced factors combined are significantly more important than price.

• Unrestricted solicitation, design-bid-build source selection.

• Any responsible, interested construction contractors may submit a proposal.

• Design firms that participated in the preparation of this solicitation are not eligible to participate as a prime contractor or subcontractor.

• All documents must be in English.

• Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 1 (Self) is required for information systems processing, storing, or transmitting Federal Contract Information (FCI) or Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).

• A site visit is scheduled for 14 April 2026 at 10:00 AM Local El Salvador time. Contact Rene Gil for details.

Specifications / Technical Documents

This document, Volume 2 of 3, contains the specifications for the Design Build and Construct of a CSL Aircraft Maintenance Hangar in CSL Comalapa, El Salvador. It details various technical requirements across multiple divisions, including:

• Division 04 - Masonry: Covers unit masonry.

• Division 05 - Metals: Includes structural steel, cold-formed metal framing, and miscellaneous metal fabrications.

• Division 06 - Wood, Plastics, and Composites: Details rough carpentry.

• Division 07 - Thermal and Moisture Protection: Specifies requirements for dampproofing, waterproofing, insulation, flashing, sheet metal, firestopping, and joint sealants.

• Division 08 - Openings: Covers steel doors and frames, wood doors, access doors and panels, overhead coiling doors, horizontal rolling steel doors, aluminum windows, door hardware, glazing, and metal wall and door louvers.

• Division 09 - Finishes: Includes schedules for finishes, supports for plaster and gypsum board, gypsum board, ceramic tiling, acoustical ceilings, resinous flooring, paints and coatings, and high-performance coatings for steel structures.

• Division 10 - Specialties: Covers interior signage, toilet accessories, and fire extinguishers.

• Division 13 - Special Construction: Includes seismic control for nonstructural components.

• Division 21 - Fire Suppression: Details wet pipe sprinkler systems, flame detection systems, and fire pumps.

• Division 22 - Plumbing: Outlines general plumbing requirements.

• Division 23 - HVAC: Covers basic mechanical materials and methods, seismic bracing, testing, adjusting, and balancing, refrigerant piping, HVAC air distribution, and decentralized unitary HVAC equipment.

• Division 25 - Integrated Automation: Addresses cybersecurity for electrical/lighting and HVAC/mechanical facility-related control systems.

• Division 26 - Electrical: Includes apparatus inspection, transformers, interior distribution systems, automatic transfer switches, lightning protection, and interior lighting.

• Division 27 - Communications: Covers building telecommunications cabling systems.

• Division 28 - Electronic Safety and Security: Details interior fire alarm systems.

• Division 31 - Earthwork: Includes excavation, clearing, grubbing, and termite control.

• Division 32 - Exterior Improvements: Covers airfield pavement markings, sodding, and various paving and sealing requirements.

• Division 33 - Utilities: Details fueling systems, water distribution piping, sanitary sewerage, stormwater utilities, POL service piping, factory-fabricated fuel storage tanks, overhead transmission and distribution, underground electrical distribution, and telecommunication outside plant.

• Division 34 - Transportation: Includes airfield grounding.

• Appendix A: Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment (FF&E) Package.

• Appendix B: Structural Interior Design (SID) Color Boards.

This document is critical for bidders as it outlines the detailed technical specifications and requirements for the construction of the hangar. Understanding these specifications is essential for developing an accurate bid, ensuring compliance, and planning the execution of the work.

Specifications

This document, Volume 3 of 3, contains specifications for the Design Build and Construct of a CSL Aircraft Maintenance Hangar at CSL Comalapa, El Salvador. It is part of a larger set of specifications, with Volume 1 of 3 and Volume 2 of 3 also referenced.

This volume appears to be a continuation of the specifications, detailing various construction and material requirements. Based on the table of contents, it covers:

• Division 26: Electrical - Detailing apparatus inspection and testing, pad-mounted transformers, underground electrical distribution, and automatic transfer switches.
• Division 27: Communications - Covering building telecommunications cabling systems.
• Division 28: Electronic Safety and Security - Including interior fire alarm systems.

This volume is crucial for bidders to understand the detailed technical requirements for the electrical, communications, and safety systems of the hangar project. It outlines specific standards, testing procedures, and material specifications that must be met for successful execution of the contract.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document comprises detailed construction plans and drawings for the Hangar and Ramp Expansion project in Comalapa, El Salvador. It includes comprehensive architectural, structural, civil, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, fire protection, and life safety system details.

• Civil Plans: Site plans, demolition, grading, geometry, storm drainage, fire flow, water, sanitary sewer, electrical, fueling, pavement, traffic control, and erosion control plans.
• Structural Plans: Foundation, framing, elevations, sections, and connection details.
• Architectural Plans: Floor plans, roof plans, elevations, sections, door/window schedules, and wall types.
• Electrical Plans: Power distribution, lighting, grounding, lightning protection, utilities, transformers, panelboards, generators, and telecommunications.
• Plumbing, HVAC, Fire Protection & Life Safety Plans: Fixture schedules, piping layouts, equipment details, sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems, and egress routes.
• General Information: Cover sheet, index of drawings, general notes, symbol legends, code summaries, and data tables (benchmarks, soil borings, utility points).

These drawings are critical for bidders to understand the full scope of work, technical requirements, site conditions, and specific design details. They provide the necessary information to prepare accurate bids, assess project feasibility, and plan for execution. Bidders must thoroughly review all discipline-specific drawings, general notes, and data tables to grasp the project's requirements and ensure compliance with specified standards and regulations.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is an advance notice for a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a best value source selection solicitation. The project involves constructing a maintenance hangar at CSL Comalapa, El Salvador.

• Construction of a single bay, 2,800 m² aircraft maintenance hangar capable of supporting C-130 or P-8 aircraft.

• Inclusion of a small administration space and material & tool storage spaces.

• Additional parking apron space for temporary aircraft parking and swing space for the existing apron.

• Critical path method (network analysis system) is required.

• Contractor must comply with Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) requirements, potentially including Level 1 (Self) for FCI/CUI processing, storing, or transmitting.

• Estimated Cost Range: $25,000,000 to $35,000,000.

• Period of Performance: 730 calendar days.

• Phased implementation of CMMC is expected, with specific levels and requirements varying by date.

• Solicitation documents will be available approximately March 31, 2026.

• Bids/offers are to be received by 2:00 PM on May 6, 2026.

• Proposals must be submitted electronically.

• Inquiries (RFIs) must be submitted exclusively through the ProjNet internet-based system.

• The solicitation is advertised on an unrestricted basis.

• The project is restricted to small businesses.

• The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 236220, with a small business size standard of $45,000,000.

• Prospective contractors must be registered in PIEE and SAM.

• Solicitation documents, plans, and specifications will be available only via the PIEE website.

• No paper copies will be provided unless deemed necessary by the government.

• Site visit information will be posted with the solicitation.