Industry Day - Homestead AAS 2026.pptx
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- Solicitation number
- W912QR26Homestead
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This is an Industry Day presentation for the Homestead Air Reserve Base Aircraft Arresting System (AAS) project held on May 14, 2026. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District is planning to issue a single Design-Bid-Build construction contract solicitation (W912QR26RA050) with a 30-calendar-day advertisement period and a bid due date of June 23, 2026. The solicitation will be posted to SAM.gov on May 18, 2026, with construction contract award anticipated on September 8, 2026, and Notice to Proceed on September 23, 2026. The project completion date is November 17, 2027.
The project scope involves replacing deteriorated BAK-12 shelters with new frangible shelters, replacing BAK-12 and fairlead beam foundations, replacing tape tubes and emergency generators, installing new BAK-14M cable retraction systems, installing MB100.10.C bidirectional textile brake and hook cable arresting systems with foundations and anchors at the overruns, performing concrete tape sweeps and bypass pavement work, paving existing road surfaces, and conducting runway restriping. All work must conform to AFI 32-1043 and applicable Technical Orders. The solicitation will use a "Best Value Trade-off" source selection process evaluated on four factors: Past Performance, Risk Management Plan (six mandatory requirements), Schedule Narrative (eight mandatory requirements), and Small Business Participation Plan. Proposals will be submitted electronically through PIEE, with Volume I containing technical factors and Volume II containing pro-forma pricing, bonding, and subcontracting plan information. Interested vendors should register in SAM.gov and follow the designated naming conventions. RFIs must be submitted through ProjNet using Bidder's Key 7QH5BH-UJ9KBB. The eligible NAICS code is 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), and both large and small businesses must submit a Small Business Participation Plan; large businesses must also submit a Small Business Subcontracting Plan per FAR 52.219-9.
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Industry Day Homestead, ARB FL
Presenters:
Branden Jones– Project Manager Glady Simpson– Project Engineer Jessica Frehse- ACO Lindsay Lawrence – Contract Specialist Crystal Harbin – Deputy for Small Business Pond– Designer of Record
Date: 14 May 2026
Administrative Announcements Please ensure that you have signed in Remote participants provide the following via chat:
Company Name, POC Name, Email, Phone Prime Contractor or Subcontractor If subcontractor, state the type of work you are interested in (Electrical, Mechanical, Roofing, etc.)
Please turn off all mobile devices
No recording
This presentation and the attendee roster will be posted to SAM.gov by EOW
Please be advised that none of the information discussed today is contractually binding and is subject to change prior to solicitation.
Agenda Introduction of Team Members
Project History & Industry Support
USACE Procurement Process Overview
Small Business Briefing
Overview of Homestead Projects Aircraft Arresting System (AAS) Solicitation will be posted to SAM 18 May 2026.
Bomb Assembly Facility
TBD
Q&A Session
AAS Team Members
| Mike Coats | Program Manager (Air Force Reserve Command) | |
| Jonathan Powell | Project Manager (Air Force Reserve Command) | |
| Mark Braxton | 482 BCE/CEC (Engineering Flight Chief - Homestead Air Reserve Base) |
| Branden Jones | Project Manager (Louisville District Office) | |
| Glady Simpson | Project Engineer (Louisville District Office) | |
| Adam Wantland | Contracting Officer, Contracting Division (Louisville District Office) | |
| Lindsay Lawrence | Contract Specialist, Contracting Division (Louisville District Office) | |
| Crystal Harbin | Deputy for Small Business (Louisville District Office) |
| Kennith Ward | Area Engineer / ACO, Construction (Mobile District Office) | |
| Michael Lesinski | Resident Engineer, Construction (Mobile District Office) | |
| Kurt Hair | Project Engineer/COR, Construction (Mobile District Office) | |
| Jessica Frehse | ACO, Construction (Louisville District Office) | |
| Stephanie Kenett | COR, Construction (Louisville District Office) |
Market Research is a continuous process throughout the project life cycle, and we want to track unusual factors that are impacting the Homestead area.
Potential offerors, we would like to know unique challenges for this project.
Examples:
Low subcontractor interest (any specific reasons) Above average sub pricing on specific disciplines (asphalt, paving etc.)
8(a) Sole Source procurement in Dec. 2025
New market factors have led to a competitive procurement.
Previously awarded in FY22
Design change led to termination
BAK 12/14 systems are already purchased and stored on site
Procurement History
USACE Procurement Process Overview Lindsay Lawrence Contracting Officer/ Sr. Contract Specialist US Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District
How to Obtain the Solicitation SAM – www.sam.gov – all RFP technical information is be posted here Please note it can take time for it to process from PIEE to SAM.
Solicitation Numbers will begin with “W912QR” Homestead AAS - W912QR26RA050
Sign up on the Interested vendors list (Contracting does not track potential Prime Contractors)
“Follow” the Notice on SAM to receive emails regarding updates/ amendments
Obtaining the Issue Documents Requirements to download Technical Data Package:
Need to be registered in System for Award Management (SAM) database. You must sign-in to your account to use many features of SAM.gov (save searches, viewing solicitations, etc.)
You must register your business entity (you as an individual or your organization) to be able to propose on contracts or apply for federal assistance (grants, loans, etc.) from the federal government.
Any amendments issued to the RFP will also be posted on www.sam.gov You will most likely receive a notification from PIEE first. Documents will be available on SAM to download by COB.
Advertisement Period –30 calendar days.
This procurement is not expected to be extended. Late proposals will not be accepted.
The Procurement Process The March ARB Aircraft Arresting System project will be Design-Bid-Build (D-B-B) Request for Proposal (RFP)
Project award will be made on a “Best Value Trade-off” basis as described in the evaluation criteria.
Proposals must be submitted on time.
The Louisville District is in the Eastern time zone.*
The Source Selection Evaluation Board (SSEB) will evaluate contractors’ proposals based on specific factors which are defined in the RFP Package.
Submit your best proposal the 1st time. Discussions are only opened as necessary.
Proposal Requirements Source Selection Criteria for a “Best Value Trade-Off” consists of four factors:
Volume I:
Factor I - Past Performance Evaluation Recent projects, similar in scope
Factor II – Risk Management Plan
- There are six (6) requirements; failure to address all six results in a deficiency and your proposal is un-awardable.
Factor III - Schedule Narrative
- There are eight (8) requirements; failure to address all eight results in a deficiency and your proposal is un-awardable.
Factor IV - Small Business Participation Plan
Volume II:
Pro-Forma Evaluation (Price, JV agreements, Bonding, Pre-Award Information, and Subcontracting Plan)
Proposal Requirements (cont.)
Instructions for submitting a Request for Information (RFI) have been included in the Solicitation.
RFIs for this project will be received and answered through the ProjNet system only.
Any RFIs submitted directly to the project delivery team will not receive a response and will be directed to the ProjNet system.
This project’s Projnet Bidder’s Key is 7QH5BH-UJ9KBB, which is used to post your RFIs to the proper project.
Proposal Submission We will utilize the Electronic Receipt of Proposal process – Instructions are located in Section 00 10 00 of the solicitation package.
Proposals uploaded to Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) Solicitation Module.
You must be registered in PIEE to submit a proposal.
Follow the naming conventions provided in the solicitation W912QR26RA050-FIRM NAME-Volume I W912QR26RA050-FIRM NAME-Volume II
Don’t wait until the last minutes to upload your proposal – Late is Late - proposal will not be accepted!
Proposals which fail to address all Amendments will be ineligible for award!!
Small Business Point of Contact Crystal Harbin, Deputy for Small Business
Email: SBO-LRL@usace.army.mil
Small Business Participation Plan and Subcontracting Plan The Small Business Participation Plan is a rated evaluation factor in all unrestricted procurements Both large and small business offerors must submit a participation plan
The participation plan is based on total contract value
Large Business offerors must submit a Small Business Subcontracting Plan Mandated by RFO Clause 52.219-9
This is not a rated element as a part of the Source Selection process; however, the offeror shall submit an acceptable plan prior to award
The subcontracting plan is based on total subcontracted dollars Every option must be broken out separately.
Failure to comply in good faith is in material breach of the contract
Attend Industry Days, Pre-Proposal Conferences, and Site Visits Obtain copies of attendee listings for subcontracting opportunities Register as an interested Vendor on SAM
Attend Workshops, Conferences, Trade Fairs Annual Louisville District Open House is held in January/February
Review Forecast, https://www.lrd.usace.army.mil/Business-With-Us/ Obtain Information
We anticipate executing approximately $1.5B in FY26 through both small and large businesses.
Contracting opportunities are posted in the System for Award Management (SAM) website at www.sam.gov. Use “W912QR” to search for Louisville District projects.
Actively Respond to Sources Sought Notices (Market Surveys) posted to SAM Actively respond to PLA Surveys posted to SAM
Actively Respond to Competitive Requirements posted to SAM (limited number of sole source opportunities) To view Louisville District prime contract holders, please visit https://www.lrd.usace.army.mil/Business-With-Us/ Additional Opportunities
Homestead ARB Project Overview Branden Jones Project Manager US Army Corps of Engineers
OverView of Homestead AAS
LEGEND
1: Phase 1 (Side 06 BAK 12/14 Install)
2: Phase 2 (Side 24 BAK 12/14 Install)
3: Phase 3 (Runway Restriping)
| Milestone | Approximate Date |
| Solicitation | 18 May 2026 |
| Bids Due | 23 June 2026 |
| Construction Contract Award | 08 September 2026 |
| NTP | 23 September 2026 |
| Contract Required Completion Date | 17 November 2027 |
Phase 1 (Side 06 BAK 12/14 Install)
SOW
Demo correctly installed absorber pads Re-Install BAK 12 Install New Bak 14 Install foundations for MB100 Return displaced threshold
PHASE I CONCERNS
FAA permits Generators GF/CI Active Runway / FOD mitigation
Phase 2 (Side 24 BAK 12/14 Install)
SOW
Demo existing BAK12 Shelters Re-Install BAK 12 Install New Bak 14 Install foundations for MB100 Return displaced threshold
PHASE I CONCERNS
Generators GF/CI Active Runway / FOD mitigation Threshold Displacement
Phase 3 (Runway Restriping)
SOW
Restripe remaining runway
PHASE I CONCERNS
- Active Runway / FOD mitigation
OverView of Homestead bomb assembly facility
LEGEND
• Full Design of an 8000 sq ft Bomb Assembly Facility
• The project includes a large portion of utilities being brought in from 3000 ft
• The project includes pull thru bays, office, breakroom, bathrooms,
• The project include demo of the existing facilities on site
• PEMP Construction
Summary Register in SAM.gov to obtain and respond to solicitations
Source Selection Evaluation Criteria are basis for selection by source evaluation boards
Unrestricted solicitations require small business participation plan
New construction and renovation work expected over next several years.
Aircraft Arresting System (AAS) – O&M FY26
Bomb Assembly Facility– TBD
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