Project Labor Agreement (PLA) Market Survey for KC-46A ADDITIONS AND ALTERATIONS (ADAL) HANGARS PROJECT, MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, FLORIDA

THIS IS A PROJECT LABOR AGREEMENT (PLA) SURVEY ONLY.

This is a SPECIAL NOTICE. No proposals are being requested or accepted with this PLA notice.

The Solicitation No. for this project is W9127825RA013

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mobile District is soliciting comments from the construction community addressing use of a PLA for this construction requirement at MacDill Air Force Base (AFB), FL.

Description:

The Mobile District is soliciting comments from the construction community addressing the potential use of Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) for a large-scale construction project ($35 million or more) for the following:

Project scope: KC-46A ADAL Aircraft Hangars #1,4 and 5. Add an extension to allow full-in capability for the KC-46A aircraft and alter within existing hangar to enable operations for the KC-46A. The addition will 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.

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.

A PLA is defined as a pre-hire collective bargaining agreement with one or more labor organizations that establishes the terms and conditions of employment for a specific construction project and is an agreement described in 29 U.S.C. 158(f).  

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Policy:

1. FAR 22.502 requires agencies to use Project Labor Agreement (PLA) in large-scale construction projects to promote economy and efficiency in the administration and completion of Federal construction projects.
2. An agency may, if appropriate, require that every contractor and subcontractor engaged in construction on the project agree, for that project, to negotiate or become a party to a project labor agreement with one or more labor organizations if the agency decides that the use of project labor agreements will:
3. Advance the Federal Governments interest in achieving economy and efficiency in Federal procurement, producing labor-management stability, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations governing safety and health, equal employment opportunity, labor and employment standards, and other matters; and  
4. Be consistent with law.

References:

Provision: 52.222-33 Notice of Requirement for Project Labor Agreement

Clause: 52.222-34 Project Labor Agreement.

In consideration of the above factors, and any others which may be deemed appropriate, the construction community is invited to comment on the use of PLAs.  Of particular interest to the Government are responses to the following questions:

1) Do you have knowledge that a PLA has been used in the local area on projects of this kind? If so, please provide supporting documentation.

2) Are you aware of skilled labor shortages in the area for those crafts that will be needed to complete the referenced project? If so, please elaborate and provide supporting documentation where possible.

3) Are you aware of time sensitive issues/scheduling requirements that would affect the rate at which the referenced project should be completed? If so, please elaborate and provide supporting documentation where possible.

4) Identify specific reasons why or how you believe a PLA would advance the Federal Government’s interest in achieving economy and efficiency in Federal procurement.

5) Identify specific reasons why you do not believe a PLA would advance the Federal Government’s interest in achieving economy and efficiency in Federal procurement.

6) Identify any additional information you believe should be considered on the use of a PLA on the referenced project.

7) Identify any additional information you believe should be considered on the non-use of a PLA on the referenced project.

(ii) The information gathered in this exercise should include the following information on projects completed in the last 2-5 years (or other timeframe, as appropriate):

1) Project Name and Location

2) Detailed Project Description

3) Initial Cost Estimate vs. Actual Final Cost

4) Was the project completed on time?

5) Number of craft trades present on the project

6) Was a PLA used?

7) Were there any challenges experienced during the project?

In addition to affirmative responses, we are seeking negative responses to identify any potential actions we may take to improve the competitive environment. Please provide a response with feedback including rationale for not wanting to submit a proposal and any recommendations that could promote interest.

* Please provide your comments via e-mail to ariel.s.chamberlain@usace.army.mil and kyle.m.rodgers@usace.army.mil no later than 2:00 PM Eastern Standard Time on 19 June 2025.