Market Survey - IIJA ATCT Design Build- MCN

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is conducting a market survey for a Design-Build construction contract to construct a new Airport Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) at Middle Georgia Regional Airport (MCN) in Macon, Georgia, funded through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). The project aims to replace the existing ATCT with a modern, resilient facility that ensures safe and continuous air traffic management with a 50-year design life and 30% lower energy consumption than ASHRAE baseline standards. Interested vendors must submit a 10-page electronic capability statement addressing specific criteria including years in business, expertise in ATCT and commercial building construction, government contract experience, teaming agreements, and SAM registration status. The evaluation will focus on technical capabilities, delivery requirements, and industry feedback on scope and procurement strategy, with particular attention to Project Labor Agreement considerations and their potential impacts on cost, worker availability, and project timelines. Responses must be submitted via email only by 2:00 p.m. ET on September 12, 2025, to designated FAA contracting personnel Thuylinh TranNguyen and Phillip Harris, Jr.

This opportunity operates under NAICS code 236220 for Commercial and Institutional Building Construction and does not utilize any set-aside designations, making it open to all qualified contractors. The estimated construction value ranges between $10 million and $45 million, with the draft Statement of Work specifically referencing a $45 million project value. The facility will operate daily from 0800 to 2000 hours and must achieve Facility Security Level 1 (FSL-1) standards while incorporating advanced technology systems for communications and security. The contract structure will utilize a firm-fixed-price model with potential award fees for superior performance, and the new ATCT must be completed by 2030 to meet the IIJA funding timeline. The project encompasses comprehensive architectural, engineering, structural, electrical, mechanical, and site development requirements for a complete modern air traffic control facility. No current incumbent contractors or existing service providers are identified in the documentation.