N90 Industry Day Posting 05.15.2026.pdf

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Industry Day: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Terminal Acquisition Branch, is seeking quali�ied General Contractors * interested in submitting a proposal for the Modernization of the New York Terminal Radar Approach Control Facility (N90) at 1515 Stewart Avenue, Westbury, NY 11590. The requirement is Design-Bid-Build. In order to assist with acquisition strategy development and to gain a better understanding of the commercial marketplace the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will be conducting virtual one-on-one industry days for any interested General Contractor.

Scope of Work:

Interior work:

• Modernization of the 7,500 SF N90 Operations Room. This room is critical space used for FAA Air Traffic Control (ATC). Work for this space includes:

o Work in the operations room will require phasing of work, including dividing the room and relocating ATC operations multiple times.

o Time will be required for FAA personnel to perform electronics installations in between phases.

o Some work is to be done on off-hours to mitigate disruption to Air Traffic

Operations.

o Asbestos abatement of Operations Room Floor.

o Replacement of HVAC ductwork.

o Replacement of primary HVAC Unit and secondary, redundant rooftop HVAC

Unit.

o Addition of a raised floor including ramps, stairs and handrails.

o Temporary HVAC Units for the Operations Room.

o Replacement of critical power panels and feeders.

o Install and run critical and essential power distribution throughout the operations room.

o Supply and install slatwall for newly reconfigured operational space.

o Replacement of lockers.

o Ceiling replacement.

o Replacing acoustical walls.

o Install fire suppression throughout the operations room.

• Elevator refurbishment.

• Bathroom renovations of 3 sets of bathrooms. Including rearranging of fixtures, expanding two of the bathrooms to add showers.

• Re-arranging of floor plans including moving walls throughout the facility.

• New finishes throughout.

• New furniture.

• Fire alarm upgrades based on room reconfigurations.

• HVAC Controls work also required where walls are being relocated, existing controls are Schneider.

• Modernize 2 story external training building including moving walls, constructing new walls, bathroom renovation, all new finishes.

Exterior work:

• Replace 3 external trailers with single new building (approx. 4900 SF).

• Expand wellness center. Includes removing an existing structure and replacing it with a larger structure (approx. 450 SF).

• Add covered walkway from main entrance to the exterior training building.

• Pave overflow parking lot that currently has gravel.

• Add asphalt walking path to connect to existing sidewalk around perimeter of facility.

Note to Interested Contractors: The New York Terminal Radar Approach Control Facility (N90) operates 24 hours a day as part of the National Airspace System (NAS) and provides services essential to aviation safety. Accordingly, all work performed on or near operational facilities or equipment must be carefully planned and executed to avoid any degradation in the quality or availability of NAS services.

To support uninterrupted operations, contractors may be required to work outside standard business hours and use specialized methods or procedures to minimize noise, prevent disruptions, and avoid shutdowns of equipment critical to facility operations.

Maintaining continuous NAS operations and protecting life and property are the highest priorities for all work performed under this contract.

Disclosure of Magnitude: $35-$45 million

Schedule: Construction completion March 2030

Feedback received from the discussion and exchange of information during these one-on-one meetings will help FAA clarify and re�ine requirements for the procurement. The virtual one-on-one discussions will take place during the week of June 8, 2026 or June 22, 2026. Interested GC’s shall email BOTH Sam.Culberth@faa.gov and Susan.Newcomb@faa.gov with two proposed days and times for the meeting.

Minimum Requirements: Interested General Contractors will be required to meet the minimum requirements below:

a. Company Resources - Contractors must have �inancial capability, resources and ability to sustain a project of this scope and duration.

b. Past Performance: Contractors must have Past Performances as the prime that are similar in size, scope, and complexity with a value of $35 million or greater for 24/7 facilities such as hospitals, airports, data centers etc.,.

c. Key Personnel – Contractors must have experienced personnel for the positions of Project Manager, Project Superintendent, Project Scheduler, Building Information mailto:Sam.Culberth@faa.gov mailto:Susan.Newcomb@faa.gov

Modeling Specialist, Safety Manager, Coordinating Engineer, Quality Control Manager.

Feedback Requested During Discussions:

1. Contract Type:

The FAA is considering the use of either a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract or a Firm Fixed Price with Economic Price Adjustments (FFP-EPA) contract. However, the FAA is open to considering other contract types that may better support the project’s objectives and current market conditions. Contractors are encouraged to recommend alternative contract structures and describe the associated benefits and risks.

2. Project Challenges:

What challenges do you anticipate with a project of this size, complexity, and location?

3. Critical Facility Experience:

Please describe your experience performing work in critical facilities that operate continuously on a 24/7 basis.

4. Design and Construction Flexibility:

The FAA is seeking industry input regarding the potential benefits of allowing greater flexibility in the project’s design and construction approach.

5. Alternative Configurations:

Specifically, the FAA is interested in understanding whether more cost-effective configurations, differing from the current conceptual design, could achieve cost savings while maintaining all functional and operational requirements.

6. Opportunities and Risks:

What opportunities or potential risks do you foresee associated with this procurement?

7. Statement of Work (SOW):

Based on your experience and expertise what improvements or clarifications should the FAA consider incorporating while developing the SOW?

8. Solicitation Improvements:

What updates or enhancements to the solicitation documents would improve clarity, competition, or project execution?

9. Negotiated Schedule:

How should schedule negotiations be approached, and what evaluation methods should the FAA consider when assessing proposed schedules?

10. Level of Interest:

What is your company’s level of interest in pursuing this project?

11. Project Labor Agreements (PLA):

Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) will be required for this project. Please describe whether this requirement would affect your company’s interest in pursuing the work.

12. Subcontracting and Small Business Participation:

• What concerns or challenges, if any, do you foresee related to subcontracting on this project?

• What concerns or challenges, if any, do you foresee regarding small business participation goals?

• How can the FAA help foster a strong and competitive small business subcontracting base?

This notice is issued solely for the purpose of requesting participation in Industry Day one-on-one discussions.

This announcement is not a Screening Information Request (SIR) or a Request for Proposal (RFP). The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is neither seeking nor accepting unsolicited proposals at this time. Responses to this market survey are for informational and planning purposes only. However, the FAA reserves the right to use information obtained through this process to support the potential issuance of a Request for Offer (RFO) related to this particular modernization initiative.

This announcement shall not be construed as a commitment or obligation by the Government to award a contract or otherwise procure services. The Government will not reimburse any costs associated with the preparation or submission of responses, inquiries, or other information related to this notice. Submitted materials will not be returned.

Note: The FAA was exempted from certain Federal acquisition laws and regulations under the Department of Transportation (DOT) Appropriations Act of 1996, signed into law on November 15, 1995. These exemptions include, among others, the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act of 1994, the Small Business Act, the Competition in Contracting Act, and the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). In lieu of the FAR, the FAA utilizes its Acquisition Management System (AMS), which became effective on April 1, 1996. Potential contractors are encouraged to review the FAA Acquisition Management System and applicable contract clauses at: https://fast.faa.gov/contractclauses.cfm

*The FAA will only meet with general contractors; however, a list of interested parties will be available upon request.

https://fast.faa.gov/contractclauses.cfm