Virtual Industry Day - Aircraft Maintenance Hangar at CSL Comalapa, El Salvador
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
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 United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), under the Department of the Army, issued a Special Notice for a Virtual Industry Day regarding the upcoming construction of an Aircraft Maintenance Hangar at the Cooperative Security Location (CSL) Comalapa, El Salvador. This event, held on April 10, 2026, and an optional site visit on April 16, 2026, aimed to inform potential bidders about the project (Solicitation W9127826RA009) and its requirements.
Scope of Work
The future solicitation, W9127826RA009, will cover the construction of an Aircraft Maintenance Hangar. The project scope, as detailed in the Industry Day presentation, includes the construction of the hangar itself, associated administrative space, and necessary apron improvements at CSL Comalapa.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice (pre-solicitation for a construction project)
- Solicitation Number: W9127826RA009 (for the future construction project)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Virtual Industry Day: April 10, 2026 (already occurred)
- Optional Site Visit: April 16, 2026 (contact Rene Gil at rene.v.gil.ln@usace.army.mil for details)
- Published Date: April 15, 2026
Key Information for Bidders
Potential contractors interested in the upcoming solicitation must complete several registration steps prior to downloading the solicitation and submitting proposals. These include obtaining an NCAGE code, creating a SAM account with a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), and gaining PIEE access. The solicitation will be announced exclusively on SAM.gov and proposals must be submitted through PIEE. The Industry Day slides indicated that evaluation factors for the future solicitation will include Past Performance and Technical Approach. Bidders should also be prepared for requirements related to bonding, insurance, Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC), and specific tax considerations for foreign procurements.
Contacts
- Primary Point of Contact: Jillian Saffle (jillian.e.saffle@usace.army.mil, 2514415584)
- Secondary Point of Contact: Paul Adamo (Paul.M.Adamo@usace.army.mil)
- Site Visit Details: Rene Gil (rene.v.gil.ln@usace.army.mil)