Maine Air National Guard Fuel Cell Hangar Construction
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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 Maine Air National Guard is soliciting bids for a Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) contract for the Construction of a Fuels Systems Maintenance Hangar at Bangor Air National Guard Base, Maine. This opportunity is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside. The contract duration is 670 calendar days. Bids are due by June 3, 2026, at 10:00 AM local time.
Scope of Work
This project involves the construction of a 42,374 square foot Fuels Systems Maintenance Hangar (FCH) with integrated Corrosion Control and other maintenance functions. The contractor will be responsible for providing all plant, labor, transportation, materials, tools, equipment, appliances, and supervision. Key requirements include adherence to DoD Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) 1-200-01 (General Building Requirements) and 1-200-02 (High Performance and Sustainable Building Requirements), compliance with DoD antiterrorism/force protection, and specific design for a Fuel System Maintenance Dock conforming to ANGH 32-1084 and ANG Mission Group Hangar Sizes. The scope includes base bid items for construction, PFAS sampling and dewatering, soil disturbance and disposal, and demolition of LDR concrete, with an optional additive bid item for satellite parking.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price (FFP)
- Period of Performance: 670 Calendar Days after notice to proceed
- Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
- Small Business Size Standard: $45,000,000
- Bonds: Performance and Payment Bonds are required.
- Project Labor Agreement (PLA): A PLA is required for the resulting contract.
Submission & Evaluation
- Bid Due Date: June 3, 2026, at 10:00 AM local time.
- Submission Method: Electronic and facsimile submissions are NOT authorized. Bids must be submitted in original and specified copies (refer to SF 1442).
- Required Documents: A Bid Bond and Power of Attorney are required on the due date.
- Offer Validity: Offers must be valid for at least 90 calendar days after the bid opening date.
- Evaluation: Award will be made to the responsible bidder whose bid conforms to the invitation and is most advantageous to the Government, considering only price and price-related factors. Evaluation will be based on the base amount of the bid; additive bid items will not be considered if the base bid exceeds the Independent Government Estimate (IGE).
- Pre-bid Conference: A pre-bid conference and site visit were scheduled for May 12, 2026. Details are provided in the solicitation.
Key Requirements & Notes
- Registration: Interested offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.SAM.gov.
- Materials: Compliance with the Buy American Act is required. Specific brand-name items or approved equals are required for components such as Sargent locks, Tridium Niagara/BACnet DDC system, Armstrong ceiling tiles, Monaco Fire Alarm systems, and Sherwin Williams paint.
- Personnel: Contractor and sub-contractor employees requiring access must complete AT Level 1 awareness training and possess a Real ID per the Maine Real ID Act.
- Information: All information, amendments, and notices will be posted on SAM.gov.