Intent to Increase Capacity of JB CHS MACC
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 Air Force, 628th Contracting Squadron, Joint Base Charleston, SC, intends to increase the ceiling of its existing HUBZone Multiple Award Construction Contract (MACC) IDIQ from $96 million to $161 million. This $65 million sole-source increase will be awarded to the three incumbent HUBZone contractors: Outside the Box, Hightower Construction, and A Plus K&K JV. The purpose is to ensure continued mission-essential construction services at Joint Base Charleston until May 14, 2029, bridging the gap until a follow-on MACC is awarded in 2027.
Scope of Action
This action is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition to modify existing Firm Fixed Price construction IDIQ contracts. The increase in ceiling capacity is necessary to accommodate higher-than-anticipated project awards and inflation (17.9% between 2022-2023), including a ~$25M Navy Nuclear Student dorm renovation. Failure to increase the ceiling would negatively impact critical projects such as aircraft maintenance hangars, child care centers, and aerial freight terminals.
Contract Details
- Type: Intent to Award Sole Source Modification to existing Firm Fixed Price (FFP) IDIQ contracts.
- Current Ceiling Increase: From $96M to $161M (a $65M increase).
- Set-Aside: Historically Underutilized Business (HUBZone) Sole Source (FAR 19.13).
- NAICS: 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction).
- Place of Performance: Joint Base Charleston, SC.
- Funding: FY26 and FY27 Operations and Maintenance appropriations.
Response & Evaluation
This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. No solicitation document is available. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capabilities to meet this requirement by May 11, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST. Responses must provide clear, compelling, and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. This is for informational purposes only, and no reimbursement for capability information will be provided.
Additional Notes
The increase aims to expedite acquisition timelines for FY26 and FY27 projects and allow the contracting office to focus on soliciting and awarding the next MACC, planned for 2027.