market survey_EYW.pdf

Design-Build (D/B) of the New Tower at EYW (Key West, FL) ATCT Market Survey (MS) 11/24/25

1. Introduction/Purpose:

The FAA has a potential upcoming requirement for the Design-Build (D/B) of a new Tower located in Key West, FL (EYW). The FAA is seeking interested sources that are capable of completing this requirement within the estimated cost range of $45,000,000.00 - $55,000,000.00, in accordance with the attached Statement of Work (SOW). This market survey is being conducted in accordance with FAA Acquisition Management System (AMS) Policy section 3.2.1.2.1 Market Analysis.

2. Nature of Competition:

The acquisition strategy for the procurement has not yet been determined at this time; but may be chosen based on market research and responses to this market survey.

3. Disclaimer:

(a) This is not a Screening Information Request or Request for Proposals of any kind.

(b) The FAA is not seeking nor accepting unsolicited proposals.

(c) The FAA will not pay for any information received or costs incurred in preparing the response to the market survey.

(d) Any costs associated with the market survey submittal is solely at the interested vendor’s expense.

(e) Any attachments referenced to in the SOW are not available for this MS, any referenced attachments would be made available in any subsequent Solicitation.

4. North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code:

The NAICS code projected for the procurement is 236220 – Building Construction

5. Submittal Requirements for Market Survey:

Interested sources must respond with information to confirm evidence of their qualifications and capabilities to meet the requirements as outlined in the attached requirements document.

Response must include the following information:

1. Company Info;

a. Name of Company (the resultant Prime Contractor that may ultimately be awarded any subsequent contract).

b. Address.

c. Point of contact name, e-mail address and telephone number.

d. Business size status: 8(a) Certified, Large Business, Small Business, SDVOSB, etc.

e. UEI Number.

f. Number of years in business.

g. Current available Bonding available, and name of Bonding Company.

2. Any relevant experience on Tower and/or vertical construction projects of similar size and complexity, valued at a minimum of $10,000,000.00, and performed at similar critical facilities (i.e. FAA Air Traffic facilities, hospitals, and data centers, etc.), within the past ten (10) years. (the listed relevant experience MUST describe all this information in order to be reviewed)

3. Completed Business Declaration form.

4. Current budget for EYW requirement: $45.0 M - $55.0 M.

a. Based on your experience with similar design-build requirements, does the target budget appear reasonable and achievable for the described scope and performance expectations? If not, why not?

b. Are there any anticipated challenges, market conditions, or scope elements that may significantly impact your ability to deliver the project within this budget?

c. If you don’t agree with this contemplated budget, please provide a proposed estimate corresponding with your response to 4.a and 4.b above.

5. Period of Performance (PoP) will be approximately 4.5 years:

For the design and construction, and it must comply with the requirements below.

a. Priority: EYW’s Notice to Proceed (NTP) would be issued within 30 calendar days of design-build contract award.

b. Based on the anticipated scope of work, what total duration (in calendar days) would your firm typically propose to complete a project of this nature, including both design and construction phases?

(Note: Federal Holidays and Moratoriums must be calculated into the total PoP, even though work isn’t expected to be performed during these days.)

c. Would your firm prefer that the Government:

i. Allow offerors to propose their own period of performance in the RFP response?

ii. Establish a target date or maximum PoP to guide proposal development?

6. PLA’s will be waived on this EYW requirement.

7. Statement from offerer that if ultimately awarded this requirement, that you can and will meet all parameters described in this Market Survey.

***All responses are to be provided on company letterhead (10 pages or less). ANY QUESTIONS MUST BE

RECEIVED NO LATER THAN 5:00PM (ET) 12/1/25 TO ALLOW ADEQUATDE TIME FOR RESPONSE.

(NO PHONE CALLS. ALL QUESTIONS MUST BE IN WRITING AND EMAILED TO THE CONTRACTING

OFFICER.)

6. Delivery of Submittals:

Submittals to this Market Survey must be e-mailed to Robert Higgins (Contracting Officer) at robert.higgins@faa.gov no later than 5:00PM (ET) 12/8/25.

7. SAM Registration:

An active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) must be obtained to be considered for government contracts with the FAA.

8. Scope of Work:

a. See attached EYW_SOW, dated 7/14/25.

b. Business Declaration form.

9. Reference Drawings: Not available at this time.

mailto:robert.higgins@faa.gov