Construction of New Airport Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) - Grand Forks, ND
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 697DCK-26-R-00034
- Agency
-
Southwestern Region
Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 236220 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
- Place of performance
- Grand Forks, North Dakota 58203, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Southwestern Region is seeking a contractor to design and construct a new Airport Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) and Base Building at Grand Forks International Airport in North Dakota under solicitation number 697DCK-26-R-00034. The procurement is for a firm-fixed-price, one-job lump sum contract utilizing a lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) source selection methodology. Key contract requirements include compliance with Davis-Bacon Act wage determinations, Buy American provisions, cybersecurity standards, and personnel suitability guidelines, along with achievement of subcontracting goals of 43.02% for small businesses, 5% for small disadvantaged businesses, 5% for women-owned small businesses, and 5% for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. The evaluation will assess past performance, technical compliance, and subcontracting plans as primary factors. The proposal submission deadline is March 27, 2026, at 5:00 PM Central Time, with the deadline for questions extended to February 20, 2026; three amendments have been issued extending deadlines and incorporating clarifications, including a geotechnical report and responses to 173 prospective bidder inquiries.
This is an unrestricted procurement with no set-aside designation, and the estimated project value falls between $60 million and $70 million with a small business size standard of $45 million under NAICS code 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction). The contract performance period is 730 calendar days, and a mandatory site visit was held on January 27, 2026. The project encompasses construction of the ATCT building, electronic and IT infrastructure, perimeter fencing, parking facilities, road access improvements, and a detention pond. No current incumbent is identified in the solicitation materials. The work will be performed at Grand Forks International Airport, located at 2715 Airport Drive, Grand Forks, North Dakota 58203, with contract award anticipated in 2026.
Notice text
4 versions
Update #4 · Latest ·
AMENDMENT 03 - Extends the proposal due date, incorporates Attachment J-7 Geotechnical Report (located in KSN with other large files. See original solicitation instructions for access)
AMENDMENT 02 - Extends the proposal due date, incorporates Questions and Answers and revises Section L & M.
AMENDMENT 01 - Extends the the deadline for submission of questions and the proposal due date. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged. See the attached amendment for the revised dates.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has a requirement to build a new Airport Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) and Base Building at the Grand Forks International Airport in Grand Forks, ND.
This solicitation is posted in accordance with FAA Acquisition Management Policy Section 3.2.1.3.11 Public Announcement. Review all attachments pertaining to this solicitation prior to submitting a proposal. This announcement is not intended to guarantee procurement of the services and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to enter into a contract. The Government is not liable for costs associated with the preparation, submittal of inquiries or responses to this announcement and will not reimburse any vendors for cost incurred in responding to this public announcement.
The file sizes for the following attachments are too large to upload. To receive the attachments below please email your request to Erin.M.Crabtree@faa.gov.
Attachment J-1 Statement of Work
Attachment J-2 Specifications - Division I
Attachment J-2 Specifications - Division II
Attachment J-2a Drawings
Attachment J-7 Geotechnical Report
Update #3 ·
AMENDMENT 02 - Extends the proposal due date, incorporates Questions and Answers and revises Section L & M.
AMENDMENT 01 - Extends the the deadline for submission of questions and the proposal due date. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged. See the attached amendment for the revised dates.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has a requirement to build a new Airport Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) and Base Building at the Grand Forks International Airport in Grand Forks, ND.
This solicitation is posted in accordance with FAA Acquisition Management Policy Section 3.2.1.3.11 Public Announcement. Review all attachments pertaining to this solicitation prior to submitting a proposal. This announcement is not intended to guarantee procurement of the services and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to enter into a contract. The Government is not liable for costs associated with the preparation, submittal of inquiries or responses to this announcement and will not reimburse any vendors for cost incurred in responding to this public announcement.
The file sizes for the following attachments are too large to upload. To receive the attachments below please email your request to Erin.M.Crabtree@faa.gov.
Attachment J-1 Statement of Work
Attachment J-2 Specifications - Division I
Attachment J-2 Specifications - Division II
Attachment J-2a Drawings
Update #2 ·
AMENDMENT 01 - Extends the the deadline for submission of questions and the proposal due date. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged. See the attached amendment for the revised dates.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has a requirement to build a new Airport Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) and Base Building at the Grand Forks International Airport in Grand Forks, ND.
This solicitation is posted in accordance with FAA Acquisition Management Policy Section 3.2.1.3.11 Public Announcement. Review all attachments pertaining to this solicitation prior to submitting a proposal. This announcement is not intended to guarantee procurement of the services and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to enter into a contract. The Government is not liable for costs associated with the preparation, submittal of inquiries or responses to this announcement and will not reimburse any vendors for cost incurred in responding to this public announcement.
The file sizes for the following attachments are too large to upload. To receive the attachments below please email your request to Erin.M.Crabtree@faa.gov.
Attachment J-1 Statement of Work
Attachment J-2 Specifications - Division I
Attachment J-2 Specifications - Division II
Attachment J-2a Drawings
Update #1 ·
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has a requirement to build a new Airport Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) and Base Building at the Grand Forks International Airport in Grand Forks, ND.
This solicitation is posted in accordance with FAA Acquisition Management Policy Section 3.2.1.3.11 Public Announcement. Review all attachments pertaining to this solicitation prior to submitting a proposal. This announcement is not intended to guarantee procurement of the services and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to enter into a contract. The Government is not liable for costs associated with the preparation, submittal of inquiries or responses to this announcement and will not reimburse any vendors for cost incurred in responding to this public announcement.
The file sizes for the following attachments are too large to upload. To receive the attachments below please email your request to Erin.M.Crabtree@faa.gov.
Attachment J-1 Statement of Work
Attachment J-2 Specifications - Division I
Attachment J-2 Specifications - Division II
Attachment J-2a Drawings
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 697DCK-26-R-00034 -003.pdf | ||
| GFK Questions and Answers Final.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| 697DCK-26-R-00034 - 0002.pdf | ||
| 697DCK-26-R-00034 - 01.pdf | ||
| GFK Site Visit Sign-In Sheet.pdf | ||
| J-3 Wage Determination ND20250014.pdf | ||
| J-5 Past Performance Questionnaire.pdf | ||
| J-4 Price Proposal Spreadsheet.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| 697DCK-26-R-00034 - Final.pdf | ||
| J-6 Master Subcontracting Plan.pdf |
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