SOURCES SOUGHT Modernization of the Gillespie Field (SEE) Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT)

The Federal Aviation Administration is seeking sources of interest for the modernization of Gillespie Field Air Traffic Control Tower in El Cajon, California, under NIGP 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), with responses due October 14, 2026. This is a sources-sought notice, not a formal solicitation; the FAA is evaluating market capability before releasing a full RFP or IFB.

The project scope encompasses modernization of the existing air traffic control facility, including facility upgrades, equipment installations, and construction work to meet current FAA operational and safety standards. Detailed technical specifications governing scope, performance criteria, quality assurance protocols, and compliance benchmarks are provided in the draft specifications document (SEE_ATCT_TFIP_Draft_Specifications dated March 28, 2025), which establishes the baseline technical framework and is subject to revision prior to formal solicitation release.

The work is located in San Diego County, California. No contract value, contract term, or incumbent is identified in this sources-sought phase. Interested contractors should review the draft specifications to assess technical capability, identify resource requirements, and determine competitive positioning. This notice does not commit the FAA to any procurement timeline, award decision, or use of interested sources in the eventual solicitation.