Repair and Widen Taxiways Phase III, PSTE 162013
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 USPFO for South Carolina intends to issue an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for a Firm Fixed-Price contract for a commercial service construction project to repair and widen taxiways (Phase III) at McEntire Joint National Guard Base near Eastover, Richland County, South Carolina. This project, designated as PSTE 162013, is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside with an estimated magnitude between $10,000,000.00 and $25,000,000.00. This presolicitation updates previous announcements (W50S9526B0001 and W50S9526BA001).
Scope of Work
The project involves providing all plant, labor, transportation, materials, tools, equipment, appliances, and supervision necessary to repair and expand airfield pavements. This includes the removal of existing substandard concrete and asphaltic pavement, and the installation of new base course, new concrete pavement (PCC), storm water drainage improvements, relocation of taxiway edge lights, signage, and painting of taxi lines for base assigned and transient aircraft. All new pavements must comply with applicable Department of Defense (DoD), Air Force, and installation design standards. Local materials and construction techniques should be used where cost-effective. The solicitation will also include two options:
- Replace all Signs and Lights
- Reseal Ready Alert Apron
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price (IFB)
- Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 237310 (Size Standard: $45,000,000.00)
- PSC Code: Z1BD (Maintenance Of Airport Runways And Taxiways)
- Magnitude: Between $10,000,000.00 and $25,000,000.00
- Contract Duration: 365 days after Notice to Proceed (NTP).
- Stage 1 (Pre-construction): Anticipated 180 days for submittal approval, testing, mix designs, permits.
- Stage 2 (Actual Construction): Anticipated 180 days, commencing after government acceptance of Stage 1 and a separate NTP.
- Options, if exercised, will be completed during Stage 2 without extending the total performance period.
- Proposal Due Date: See Box 13 and any amendments of the solicitation.
- Published Date: May 13, 2026
Key Requirements & Information
- Limitations on Subcontracting: Contractors must adhere to FAR Clause 52.219-14(e)(3) (DEVIATION 2021-O0008), limiting payments to non-similarly situated subcontractors to 85% of the contract amount (excluding materials) for general construction NAICS.
- Pre-bid Conference & Site Visit: Highly encouraged. Details (time, date) are in Section 00 21 00 - Instructions, paragraph 3 of the solicitation. Location: McEntire Joint National Guard Base 169th FW, CE Conference Room, 1325 South Carolina Road, Building 1071, Eastover, SC 29044. Contractors must follow registration and base access requirements. Questions for the conference must be submitted 5 calendar days prior via email.
- Registration: Interested offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov.
- Solicitation Access: The official solicitation, plans, and specifications will be available exclusively on the Contract Opportunities page at SAM.gov. Offerors are responsible for checking the website periodically for amendments.
Contacts
- Jonathan Bailey: jonathan.bailey.28@us.af.mil, 803-583-8571
- Kevin Esber: kevin.j.esber.mil@army.mil, 520-707-7303