MARKET SURVEY - RDG ATCT (Design-Build) project in Reading, PA

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Southwestern Region has issued a Special Notice for a Design-Build project to construct a new Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) at Reading Regional Airport in Reading, Pennsylvania. The project is estimated to cost between $50 million and $75 million and falls under the NAICS code 236220 for Commercial and Institutional Building Construction. The agency is conducting a market survey to gather information from potential contractors and assess the market's capability to execute this complex infrastructure project. The special notice was published on January 30, 2025, with the primary goal of understanding the availability and qualifications of design-build firms capable of undertaking this specialized facility construction.

Interested contractors must submit a comprehensive response by 5:00 PM ET on February 13, 2025, addressing specific requirements outlined in the market survey document. Submissions must include company information, business size status, Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number, and demonstrate relevant experience with similar vertical construction projects valued at a minimum of $10 million within the past 10 years. Vendors are required to have an active System for Award Management (SAM) registration and complete the attached Business Declaration form. The response must be on company letterhead, limited to 10 pages, and include current bonding information. While this is not a formal solicitation, the FAA will use the market research responses to determine the acquisition strategy, with a focus on identifying contractors capable of meeting the detailed Statement of Work requirements, which include specific design specifications, sustainability principles, and critical infrastructure standards for the new ATCT facility.