KC-46A additions and alterations (adal) hangars project, macdill air force base, florida; amendment no. 0004

Special Notice for roundtable discussion of Project Labor Agreements for projects at MacDill AFB, FL.

The purpose of this Special Notice is to invite firms and trade unions interested in prospective procurements of construction services at MacDill AFB, FL. This is a Special Notice, NOT a solicitation announcement. Accordingly, no contract award will result from this Special Notice, as it does not constitute a commitment by the Government.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District, has issued solicitations for the following construction contracts at MacDill AFB, FL:

W9127824R0010

This work involves construction to alter/renovate three (3) existing aircraft hangars at MacDill AFB in Hillsborough County, Florida. The objective of this project is for the contractor to provide all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to provide the following:

NVZR244601 KC-46A ADAL Aircraft Corrosion Control Hangar #1 (MEF24008). Add an extension to allow full-in capability for the KC-46A aircraft and alter within existing corrosion control hangar to enable corrosion control operations for the KC-46A. The addition will be located on the northwest (flightline) side of the hangar to enable installation of a tail door with an extension to accommodate KC-46A tail height and meet upward door clearance requirements. Construction of the hangar extension includes a reinforced foundation, concrete floor slab, structural steel frame with metal siding façade, hangar doors with windows, and a built-up roof. Alteration work includes interior renovations to accommodate corrosion control, composite, paint, and sheet metal shops and wash rack operations on the first floor. Also included is an alteration of the interior wall nearest to the aircraft nose to achieve minimum safety clearance, addition of a fire protection system to the hangar bay, reconfiguration of lighting, a fall restraint system to accommodate KC-46A aircraft, and replacement of existing Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning chillers and antiquated interior electrical panels. The project includes site improvements, such as installation of underground piping from the fire suppression pump house to Hangar 1, relocation of a privatized 6” water main on the flightline side of the hangar, and all other work necessary to make a complete and usable facility.

NVZR244602 KC-46A ADAL Aircraft Maintenance Hangar #4 (MEF24009). Alter and add an extension to the existing aircraft maintenance hangar to allow full-in aircraft maintenance (including brake/hydraulic repair) capability for the KC-46A aircraft. The addition will be located on the southwest (flightline) side of the hangar to enable installation of a tail door with an extension to accommodate KC-46A tail height and meet the upward door clearance requirements. Construction of the hangar extension includes a reinforced foundation, concrete floor slab, structural steel frame with metal siding façade, hangar doors with windows, and a built-up roof. Alteration work includes interior renovations to accommodate hydraulic/brake, Boom and Wing Air Refueling Pod maintenance, and administrative shops on the first floor. Maintenance area will be established on the northeast side of the aircraft nose while Wing Air Refueling Pod storage will be established on the northwest side. Work also includes the addition of a fire protection system to the hangar bay, reconfiguration of lighting, fall restraint system to accommodate KC-46A aircraft, and replacement of existing Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning chillers and antiquated interior electrical panels. The project includes site improvements, such as installation of underground piping from the fire suppression pump house to Hangar 4 and relocation of a privatized 6” water main on the flightline side of the hangar, and all other work necessary to make a complete and usable facility.

NVZR244603 KC-46A ADAL Fuel System Maintenance Dock Hangar #5 (MEF24010). Add an extension to allow full-in capability for the KC-46A aircraft and alter within existing fuel cell hangar to accommodate KC-46A body fuel tank maintenance and storage at MacDill AFB. The addition will be located on the southwest (flightline) side of the hangar to enable retrofit of the tail door with an extension to accommodate KC-46A tail height and meet upward door clearance requirements. Construction of the hangar extension includes a reinforced foundation, concrete floor slab, structural steel frame with metal siding facade, hangar doors with windows, and a built-up roof. Alteration work includes interior renovation to accommodate body fuel tank storage and maintenance area. Work also includes reconfiguration of fire suppression appurtenances, lighting and fall restraint system to accommodate KC-46A aircraft. The project includes site improvements, such as relocation of a privatized 6” water main on the flightline side of the hangar to move it out from under the proposed hangar extension, and all other work necessary to make a complete and usable facility.

W9127824R0057

The project is for the construction that includes aircraft apron replacement, associated drainage system, and fuel hydrant system modifications to support the new tanker mission at MacDill AFB in Tampa FL. This mission will include a total of twenty-four (24) KC-46A aircraft, with fifteen (15) new parking and hydrant fueling positions. The current apron parking layout and fuel hydrant system is configured to service twelve (12) KC-135 aircraft and must be expanded to accommodate the new mission.

As these projects are anticipated to exceed $35M, FAR 52.222-33 and 52.222-34 are included within the solicitation. The purpose of this discussion is to review the requirements of the clause and give the construction industry and trade unions an opportunity to discuss the requirements with the Contracting Officer.

The discussion will take place at 1000 Central Standard Time, 28 August 2024 via Webex. If you plan to attend the discussion, please provide confirmation to the following email addresses: rocky.a.harklesss@usace.army.mil and kyle.m.rodgers@usace.army.mil. The subject line of the email shall reference the Solicitation number in the announcement. Once confirmation has been provided, the Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer will provide the Webex details.