Demolition Services for LaGuardia Airport Runway #22 Localizer Shelter, Flushing, New York

The Federal Aviation Administration's Southwestern Region is seeking demolition services for the Runway #22 Localizer Shelter at LaGuardia Airport in Flushing, New York. This is currently a Request for Information and sources sought notice, requiring interested contractors to submit capability statements, business information, and contact details by May 4, 2026, to Michael.Eadon@FAA.gov with responses limited to 1-5 pages. The project demands comprehensive expertise in asbestos abatement, lead paint remediation, hazardous waste disposal, and structural demolition, with contractors required to comply with OSHA standards, the 2024 International Building Code, and New York State regulations. The FAA will evaluate contractor qualifications and capabilities based on submitted responses, and the formal solicitation package is expected between June 1-July 31, 2026, with contract award anticipated between September 1-October 31, 2026. Key dates include the May 4, 2026 deadline for capability statements and the projected work start date of January 2-February 28, 2027.

This procurement is set aside for total small business contractors. The project encompasses a 60-calendar-day period of performance divided into three phases, with Phase 1 (47 days) requiring testing and planning, Phase 2 performed by the FAA, and Phase 3A (13 days) involving the actual asbestos abatement and demolition work scheduled for April 12-24, 2027. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in this pre-solicitation notice. The demolition involves a 20' x 36' shelter structure containing navigational equipment, with materials testing having identified 26.7% chrysotile asbestos in the exterior skirt and lead-based paint at multiple locations. Contractors must maintain $5,000,000 general liability insurance, provide comprehensive Health and Safety Plans, and comply with stringent security protocols including REAL ID requirements and Port Authority of New York and New Jersey badged security personnel at a ratio of one guard per five workers.