Leeville, Louisiana VORTAC Site Replacement

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is soliciting responses through a market survey for construction services to replace the VORTAC (Very High-Frequency Omnidirectional Radio Range Tactical Air Navigation) facility in Leeville, Louisiana, which was destroyed by Hurricane Ida. Interested contractors must submit capability statements, programmatic approaches, and relevant certifications (including SBA 8(a) certification if applicable) by January 9, 2026, via email to Stephen.N.Branch@faa.gov and Donald.Brown@faa.gov. Key requirements include constructing a new elevated platform facility at specific GPS coordinates 8.9 miles west of Grand Isle with lightning protection systems, obtaining FAA pre-approval for all materials, minimizing outage time, and coordinating with Air Traffic Management for system shutdowns. The contractor must provide all necessary personnel, tools, and equipment, with work performed Monday through Friday between 7:00 AM and 5:30 PM, and maintain a superintendent on-site with continuous communication capabilities. Evaluation will consider vendors' previous experience with similar projects, years in business, proposed work strategy, subcontracting arrangements, and overall capability to execute the project per FAA specifications and local regulations.

This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designations, though the FAA may consider full and open competition or potential future set-asides for small businesses, service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, or 8(a) certified firms. No incumbent contractor or specific award value has been identified in the market survey materials. The project involves construction of a structural steel platform facility with integrated systems including a precast concrete equipment shelter, DX split system heat pumps, propane storage, engine generator, and specialized antenna mounting structures, designed to comply with the International Building Code (2024), National Electrical Code (2023), and FAA Terminal Facilities Design Standards. Work must be performed according to comprehensive specifications covering multiple construction divisions and detailed engineering drawings prepared by Jacobs. The facility will feature multiple safety and resilience features including multipoint grounding, seismic considerations, and corrosion protection, with all work subject to inspection and approval by an FAA Resident Engineer.