RFI: Large Aircraft Temporary Hangars NAS JAX, FL

Description

Request for Information (RFI) Department of the Navy (DON). Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY (as defined in FAR 15.101(c)); this is not a solicitation. A formal solicitation is not available at this time. This notice does not constitute a commitment by the United States Government and does not obligate the Government to award a contract or pay for the information provided in response. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. In accordance with FAR 15.101 (c), RFI, the Government does not currently intend to award a contract, but wants to obtain price, delivery, market, or capabilities information for planning purposes. Responses to RFIs are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of the RFI or otherwise pay for the information requested. Responses will be treated as information only and not as a proposal. Information received in response to this RFI will be safeguarded adequately from unauthorized disclosure. INSTRUCTIONS FOR RESPONDING TO THIS RFI Response Format/Page Limitations: As this is not a proposal the Government recommends a clear concise response and requests responses be limited to 25 pages or less. Interested parties should limit marketing material to allow for direct and substantive responses to the information requested by the Government. IMPORTANT NOTE: If your company has an existing contracting vehicle that can fulfill this need (e.g., GSA Schedule, NAVFAC MAC/MACC, or any other existing contract/Basic Ordering Agreement), please provide enough information in your response for the Government to analyze those resources to include points of contact, contract number/name, etc. Any responding contractor may respond to any number of questions posed in this RFI (items A-H below); a submission does not mandate a response to each question asked. All socioeconomic categories are encouraged to respond. High-Level Scope of Work Hangar Procurement & Erection: Turnkey procurement, delivery, and complete erection of two (2) temporary, Relocatable Metal Building (RMB) hangars (approximately 40,000 SF clear interior space each), including hangar doors, exhaust ventilation systems, provisions for overhead crane support, fire protection/suppression, lightning protection, physical security, and relocatable administrative/support modular units. Civil & Structural Construction: Mass grading, site excavation, drainage, backfill, and construction of reinforced concrete foundation slabs (approximately 40,000 SF each) with associated strip/spread footings, perimeter walls, and specialized protective floor coatings/sealers. Airfield Pavements: Construction of heavy-duty aircraft access aprons, taxiways, towaways, tug pads, and administrative vehicle hardstands connecting to existing airfield networks. Approximate size of 62,000 SF. Utility Infrastructure & Site Improvements: Extension, connection, and rerouting of comprehensive site utilities (domestic water, sanitary sewer piping and manholes, storm drainage, natural gas, underground electrical conductors, duct banks, manholes, and oil/water separation) and airfield security fence relocation with a new Access Control Point (ACP). The purpose of this RFI is to gather market intelligence on acquisition vehicles, current construction costs, RMB manufacturing and delivery lead times, project phasing, and industry best practices for airfield construction projects. A. Company Information Required All responding sources must submit a response in accordance with the information provided below. Company Name and Address Point of Contact (Name, Phone Number, Email) Company Business Size and Status (e.g., Large, Small, 8(a), SDVOSB, WOSB) Primary NAICS code(s) (e.g. 236220 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) SAM Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and CAGE Code Existing Contractual Vehicles (GWAC, FSS, or MAC) available for this work B. Corporate Capabilities & Experience Vendors should address their specific capabilities in executing federal construction projects, specifically near an active airfield. Similar Experience: Provide two (2) to three (3) examples of similar commercial or federal RMB construction projects completed within the last seven (7) years. Highlight any work performed within close proximity of active airports/airfields. Federal Access: Confirm your firm’s capability to adhere to military installation security requirements and obtain DBIDS (Defense Biometric Identification System) credentials for personnel access at Naval Air Station (NAS) Jacksonville, FL. C. Cost Estimation & Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) The Government seeks Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) cost estimates strictly for budgetary planning and market research. Pricing submitted is non-binding. Based on standard industry practices for a facility of this type, please provide a ROM breakdown and address the following cost elements: Cost Element Provide cost breakdown in the following manner: Phased ROM Estimate 1. Phase 1 Base Bid: Hangar 1 and foundation, 41,540 SF airfield pavement and site improvements including utilities for a complete and usable facility. Phase 1 must be complete by DEC2028. 2. Phase 2 Option 1: Hangar 2 and foundation, 20,460 SF airfield pavement and site improvements including utilities for a complete and usable facility. Phase 2 must be completed by DEC2029. If Option 1 is awarded with Base Bid or before Base Bid completion construction for both phases can be parallel. D. Cost Drivers What do you anticipate being the most significant cost drivers for a temporary hangar project specifically located at NAS Jacksonville Florida? E. Market Volatility Are there current supply chain constraints, equipment shortages, or labor rate spikes in the Northeast Florida market that the Government should account for in its budgetary estimates? F. Value Engineering What commercial best practices or alternative methods could the Government incorporate into the final Statement of Work to safely lower the overall project cost and reduce construction duration? G. Schedule: How many calendar days would you estimate for a standard RMB project of this nature, factoring in standard Northeast Florida weather delays? H. Industry Feedback: Government-Provided Information To maximize competition and ensure accurate pricing in a future formal solicitation, the Government seeks to understand what specific data the industry requires. What specific documents, site data, or surveys does your firm need from the Government in a formal solicitation package to provide a highly accurate, firm-fixed-price proposal? (e.g., specific types of hazardous material surveys, utility disconnect maps, laydown area dimensions, historical as-built drawings, etc.) Point of Contact & Submission Responses are due no later than 2:00 PM Eastern Time, November 20, 2026, via email to Lindsay Betteridge at lindsay.e.betteridge.civ@us.navy.mil and Aimee Johnson at aimee.n.johnson2.civ@us.navy.mil Please note "RFI Response: Temp Hangar NAS JAX; N6945027RTEMP" in the subject line of your response. Mark your response as "Proprietary Information" if the information is considered business sensitive. The email file size shall not exceed 10 MB.

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N6945027RTEMP

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Lindsay Betteridge

lindsay.e.betteridge.civ@us.navy.mil