MARKET SURVEY - EYW ATCT (Design-Build) Tower project in Key West, FL
ID: 697DCK-26-R-00069Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION697DCK REGIONAL ACQUISITIONS SVCSFORT WORTH, TX, 76177, USA

NAICS

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220)

PSC

CONSTRUCTION OF AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL TOWERS (Y1BA)

Set Aside

No Set aside used (NONE)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/7932193c79ad4b15ad1e31157be7b2d5/view
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    Description

    The Department of Transportation, through the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), is conducting a market survey for the Design-Build of a new Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) at Key West International Airport (EYW), Florida. The project, with an estimated cost between $45 million and $55 million, aims to construct a modern, resilient facility that adheres to federal, state, and local codes, particularly focusing on hurricane wind loads and floodplain protection. This initiative is part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and emphasizes safety, operational continuity, and high-quality workmanship. Interested vendors must submit their company information, relevant experience in similar projects valued at a minimum of $10 million within the last ten years, a completed Business Declaration form, and feedback on the proposed budget by 5:00 PM ET on December 8, 2025, to Robert Higgins at robert.higgins@faa.gov. An active SAM registration is required for consideration in future government contracts.

    Point(s) of Contact
    robert higgins
    (781) 238-7670
    robert.higgins@faa.gov
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    Business Declaration_building construction.pdf
    The Business Declaration (10/2013) form is a two-page document designed for firms to declare their business information, ownership, and certifications, primarily for government contracting purposes such as RFPs, federal grants, and state/local RFPs. It requests details including the firm's name, address, tax ID, UEI number, contact information, and the name and position of the person making the declaration. The form also captures controlling interest in the company, specifying various minority and gender classifications, as well as 8(a) certification and service-disabled veteran small business status. Further information required includes the North American Industry Classification (NAIC) code, nature of business, years in operation, number of employees, type of ownership, and gross receipts for the last three years. The document also asks if the firm is a small business, a service-disabled veteran-owned small business, a socially and economically disadvantaged small business, or a woman-owned small business. The form concludes with a declaration of truthfulness, subject to criminal prosecution for false statements, and includes a Privacy Act Statement regarding the collection and use of the information.
    DB SOW_ EYW_7.17.2025.pdf
    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is seeking a Design-Builder for a new Airport Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) at Key West International Airport (EYW), Florida. This $45 million firm-fixed-price contract, part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, requires the design, construction, commissioning, and turnover of a modern, resilient, and efficient ATCT. The facility must meet federal, state, and local codes, with a strong emphasis on hurricane wind loads, floodplain protection, and FAA standards. Key project goals include safety, operational continuity, resilience to extreme weather, cost control, on-time delivery, high-quality workmanship, security and technology integration, collaboration, and maintainability. The project site, previously home to a demolished ATCT, will require utility relocation and removal of old foundations. The Design-Builder must adhere to extensive building requirements, including specific space allocations, critical equipment elevation above flood levels, and adherence to numerous building codes and FAA standards for a minimum 50-year design life.
    market survey_EYW.pdf
    The FAA is conducting a market survey for the Design-Build (D/B) of a new Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) at Key West, FL (EYW), with an estimated cost between $45 million and $55 million. This is not a request for proposals but seeks to identify qualified sources. The projected NAICS code is 236220 – Building Construction. Interested vendors must submit company information, relevant experience in similar vertical construction projects valued at a minimum of $10 million within the last ten years, a completed Business Declaration form, and feedback on the proposed budget and a 4.5-year period of performance. Responses are due via email by 5:00 PM ET on December 8, 2025, to Robert Higgins (robert.higgins@faa.gov). An active SAM registration is required for consideration in future government contracts.
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