B90176 Hangar Door Expansion (HADES)

The Request For Proposal (RFP) W9126G26RA087 outlines a Design-Bid-Build project for the B90176 Hangar Door Expansion (HADES) at Fort Hood, Texas. This 100% total small business set-aside project, issued by the Fort Worth District, involves replacing two existing hangar doors with single 120-foot-wide vertical lift fabric doors, requiring structural modifications to the pre-engineered metal building. Exterior work includes extending the trench drain and adjusting utility lines, while interior work focuses on installing higher-capacity motors, refinishing the hangar floor, and making minor partition modifications. The RFP details procurement and contracting requirements, general conditions, and specific construction divisions such as concrete, metals, thermal and moisture protection, openings, finishes, fire suppression, plumbing, electrical, electronic safety and security, and exterior improvements. Key provisions include System for Award Management (SAM) registration, compliance with the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS), and adherence to competitive acquisition instructions, including rules for proposal submission, modification, and withdrawal. Offerors must also comply with Buy American requirements for construction materials and specific Department of Defense (DoD) cybersecurity assessment requirements, including NIST SP 800-171 and CMMC Level 1 certification.

The Fort Hood Hangar Door Expansion project, solicited under W9126G26BA005, involves replacing two existing rolling sectional hangar doors with new 120-foot-wide vertical lift fabric doors. The hangar, originally for unmanned aerial systems, is being renovated to accommodate ME-11B aircraft. The project is managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District, with Larson Design Group as the architect. The scope includes extensive demolition and new construction work across architectural, structural, civil, mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, and electrical disciplines. Key components include foundation plans, catwalk framing, roof framing, and various system installations, all compliant with IBC, ANSI, ADAAG, and NFPA codes, with a focus on life safety, accessibility, and environmental protection.

This document is Amendment 0001 to federal solicitation W9126G26RA087, issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Fort Worth District. The amendment modifies the solicitation for project "B90176 Hangar Door Expansion (HADES)" at Fort Hood, Texas. The primary purpose of this amendment is to replace Section 00 21 16 ("Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Offerors") in its entirety and schedule a second pre-proposal site visit. The construction project involves expanding hangar doors at Facility B90176 to accommodate ME-11B (Bombardier Global 6500) aircraft, including structural PEMB modifications, exterior utility adjustments, and interior floor refinishing. The target price range is designated between $6,500,000.00 and $8,500,000.00, and the proposal due date remains unchanged as July 17, 2026. Key updates and instructions include: - **Site Visits:** A second pre-proposal site visit is scheduled for July 7, 2026, requiring base access registration five business days prior. - **Acquisition Strategy:** The government will use the Highest Technically Rated with a Fair and Reasonable Price (HTR-FRP) evaluation method and intends to award without negotiations. - **Submission Guidelines:** Offerors must submit proposals electronically via the PIEE module in two volumes: Volume I (Technical Proposal, maximum 20 pages) and Volume II (Price Proposal/Certifications). Joint Venture and LLC proposals must adhere to specific work share and signature authority requirements. - **Inquiries:** Clarification questions must be submitted via ProjNet using Bidder Inquiry Key 95NKA6-GDCFPI at least seven calendar days prior to proposal closure.