The Federal Aviation Administration awarded a $10.3 million definitive contract to Guardian Construction, Inc., an SBA 8(a)-certified small disadvantaged business, for fire life safety system upgrades at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport on May 27, 2026, under a total small business set-aside.
The originating solicitation, posted December 2, 2024, sought construction services funded through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for the Base Building and P50 TRACON facility. Work includes replacing automatic sprinkler systems, installing new fire pumps, upgrading fire alarm systems, and performing related construction to ensure comprehensive fire suppression coverage at the air traffic control facility. The procurement is classified under NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction). Performance period is 536 calendar days, with ultimate completion by December 26, 2027. Work requires both day and night shift operations, with critical-area work scheduled between 11:00 PM and 5:00 AM to minimize disruption to 24/7 air traffic control operations.
Place of performance is Phoenix, Arizona. The contract is firm fixed price with 100% performance and payment bonds required. Guardian Construction is headquartered in Layton, Utah and is minority-owned and Asian-Pacific American-owned. The company's 8(a) certification expires November 25, 2029.