Retrofit of Existing Hangar - ADAL Fuel Cell Building 1674

Quick Summary

The Texas Air National Guard intends to issue an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for the renovation and retrofit of an existing fuel cell hangar (Building 1674) at the 136th Airlift Wing, Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base, Fort Worth, Texas. This project is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside with an estimated value between $8,000,000 and $13,000,000. The solicitation is tentatively planned for June 1, 2026, with bids due around July 1, 2026.

Scope of Work

This single firm fixed-price contract requires all plant, labor, materials, and supervision for the renovation. Key tasks include:

• Extension of the existing hangar structure to accommodate larger aircraft.
• Replacement of the legacy foam fire suppression system with a modern water system.
• Reconfiguration of associated internal support, safety, and support systems.
• The Carrier HVAC chiller system is specified as sole source/brand name for compatibility with existing installations.

Contract & Timeline

• Type: Firm Fixed-Price Invitation for Bids (IFB)
• Duration: 545 calendar days after Notice to Proceed.
• Magnitude: Between $8,000,000 and $13,000,000.
• Set-Aside: 100% Small Business.
• NAICS: 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), Size Standard: $45,000,000.
• Tentative Solicitation Issue: On or about June 1, 2026.
• Tentative Pre-bid Conference: On or about June 12, 2026, 09:00 AM local time (location and official time/date to be provided in the solicitation). A site visit will follow.
• Tentative Bid Opening: On or about July 1, 2026.
• Published Date: May 15, 2026.

Key Requirements & Notes

• Subcontracting Limitations: FAR clause 52.219-14(e)(3) (DEVIATION 2021-O0008, Revision 1) applies, limiting payments to non-similarly situated subcontractors to 85% of the contract amount (excluding materials).
• Registration: Interested offerors must be registered in SAM.gov.
• Pre-bid Questions: Submit via email to Lisa Burns (lisa.m.burns40.civ@army.mil) and Fletcher Weems (fletcher.weems.3@us.af.mil).
• Solicitation Access: All official documents and amendments will be available exclusively on SAM.gov. Offerors are responsible for monitoring the website for updates.