Aircraft Maintenance Hangar at CSL Comalapa, El Salvador
Overview
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Qualification Details
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 Department of the Army, W074 ENDIST MOBILE (USACE Mobile District), has issued Solicitation W9127826RA009 for the Design Build and Construction of an Aircraft Maintenance Hangar at CSL Comalapa, El Salvador. This Unrestricted opportunity involves constructing a single-bay, 2,800 m² hangar capable of supporting C-130 or P-8 aircraft, along with administrative and storage spaces, and an additional parking apron. The estimated construction cost is between $25,000,000 and $35,000,000. Proposals are due May 6, 2026, at 1400 hours local time.
Scope of Work
The project requires the design and construction of a 2,800 m² aircraft maintenance hangar, including a small administrative area, material and tool storage, and an additional aircraft parking apron. The hangar must support C-130 or P-8 aircraft. The scope also includes associated site work, incidental paving, and compliance with U.S. codes and standards such as Unified Facility Criteria (UFC) and Anti-Terrorist and Force Protection (AFTP) requirements. Contractors must coordinate with U.S. and Host Nation military and civilian authorities and adhere to host nation requirements for installation access, immigration, and environmental concerns. Detailed technical specifications cover masonry, metals, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, communications, safety/security, earthwork, utilities, and more, as outlined in Volumes 2 and 3 of the specifications and detailed construction plans. A critical path method (network analysis system) is required, and contractors must comply with Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 1 (Self) for handling Federal Contract Information (FCI) or Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). Compliance with the Safety and Health Requirements Manual (EM 385-1-1) is also essential.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price
- Estimated Cost: $25,000,000 - $35,000,000
- Period of Performance: 730 calendar days
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted
- NAICS Code: 236220 (Construction Of Other Airfield Structures)
Submission & Evaluation
Proposals must be submitted electronically via the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) website; emailed submissions are not permitted. Proposals are due no later than 1400 hours local time on May 6, 2026. The evaluation will follow a "Best Value" approach, where non-priced factors are significantly more important than price. The rated non-priced factors are Past Performance (first in importance) and Technical Approach (second in importance). Inquiries (RFIs) must be submitted exclusively through the ProjNet internet-based system.
Key Dates & Contacts
- Site Visit: Scheduled for April 14, 2026, at 10:00 AM Local El Salvador time. Contact Rene Gil for details.
- Primary Contact: Jillian Saffle, jillian.e.saffle@usace.army.mil, 251-441-5584
- Secondary Contact: Paul Adamo, Paul.M.Adamo@usace.army.mil