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, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Mobile District, has issued a Solicitation (W9127826RA009) for the Design Build and Construction of an Aircraft Maintenance Hangar at CSL Comalapa, El Salvador. This project involves constructing a 2,800 m² hangar capable of supporting C-130 or P-8 aircraft, with an estimated cost between $25,000,000 and $35,000,000. Proposals are due May 6, 2026.
Scope of Work
The project entails the construction of a single-bay aircraft maintenance hangar, including a small administrative space and material/tool storage areas. It also requires additional parking apron space to accommodate temporary aircraft parking and provide swing space for the existing apron. Associated site work and incidental paving are part of the scope.
Key Requirements
- Hangar Construction: Single bay, 2,800 m² hangar capable of supporting C-130 or P-8 aircraft.
- Ancillary Spaces: Small administrative space, material, and tool storage.
- Apron Expansion: Additional parking apron space.
- Compliance: Adherence to 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, including host nation requirements for installation access, immigration, and environmental concerns.
- Technical Specifications: Detailed requirements across masonry, metals, wood, thermal protection, openings, finishes, specialties, fire suppression, plumbing, HVAC, integrated automation, electrical, communications, electronic safety/security, earthwork, exterior improvements, utilities, and transportation, as outlined in Volumes 2 and 3 of the specifications and detailed drawings.
- Safety: Compliance with the Safety and Health Requirements Manual (EM 385-1-1).
- Cybersecurity: CMMC Level 1 (Self) is required for information systems processing, storing, or transmitting Federal Contract Information (FCI) or Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). Offerors must comply with DFARS 252.204-7021.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price.
- Estimated Construction Cost: $25,000,000 - $35,000,000.
- Period of Performance: 730 calendar days.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted solicitation.
- Product Service Code: Y1BZ (Construction Of Other Airfield Structures).
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposal Due Date: May 6, 2026, by 14:00 local time.
- Submission Method: Electronically via the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) website. Emailed submissions are not permitted.
- Evaluation: "Best Value" approach. Non-priced factors (Past Performance and Technical Approach) are significantly more important than price. Past Performance is 1st in importance, Technical Approach is 2nd.
- Site Visit: A site visit is scheduled for April 14, 2026, at 10:00 AM Local El Salvador time. Contact Rene Gil for details.
Important Notes
- FAR Overhaul: Offerors must be aware of and comply with the new Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide).
- CMMC Phased Implementation: While CMMC Level 1 (Self) is currently required, the solicitation notes the phased implementation of CMMC, with varying requirements through November 2028.
- Ineligibility: Design firms that participated in the preparation of this solicitation are not eligible to participate as a prime contractor or subcontractor.
- Amendment: Amendment No. 0001 was posted on April 1, 2026, incorporating revised specifications and drawings. Offerors must review these revisions.
- Contact: Primary contact is Jillian Saffle (jillian.e.saffle@usace.army.mil, 251-441-5584).