SOLICITATION: Construction of a new Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range/Tactical Air Navigation (VORTAC) building in Leeville, LA (LEV)

UPDATE 6/10/26

Answers to RFI 002 are attached. 

UPDATE 5  5/22/2026

Answers to all questions are attached in new RFI document and the road As-Builts are attached.

New Attachments:

10 LEV VORTAC -  Pre-Proposal RFIs

11 LEV VOR Road As-builts 6_17-25

All terms and conditions remain unchanged.

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UPDATE 4   5/14/2026

SIR EXTENDED TO 6/30/26

This SAM.gov post is updated to amend the SIR as follows:

FIRST: The SIR is extended to 6/30/2026.

SECOND: The following clauses are added and replace any previous clauses incorporated by the same number:

3.6.1-4 Small Business Subcontracting Plan (INTERIM April 2026)

3.10.1-15 Changes-Construction, Dismantling, Demolition, or Removal of Improvements (INTERIM April 2026)

THIRD: The following attachments are added to the SIR:

7 SF-24_BidBond

8 SF-25_PerformanceBond

9 SF-25A_PaymentBond

Please utilize these documents for all bonding requirements.

FOURTH: Amendment document 6973GH-26-R-00088_Amd 0002.pdf is attached to this SAM.gov post.

FIFTH: All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

At this time, answers to all questions are still being reviewed. This post will be updated with answers once the review is complete.

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UPDATE 3   4/27/2026

This SAM.gov post is updated to amend the SIR as follows:

FIRST: The following clause is added:
3.6.2-50 Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors (Executive Order 14398) (INTERIM April 2026)

SECOND: The following attachments are added to the SIR:
Offeror Organizational Experience Form.pdf
LEV VORTAC Geotechnical Report - Final 2.6.2025.pdf

THIRD: The amended SIR document 6973GH-26-R-00088_Amd 0001.pdf is attached to this SAM.gov post.

FOURTH: All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

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UPDATE 2   04/23/2026

The Geotechnical Report for this site has been attached. This report is for infomational purposes.

Attachment Added: LEV VORTAC Geotechnical Report - Final 2.6.2025.pdf

All Terms and Conditions remain unchanged.

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UPDATE 1   04/20/2026

Organizational Experience Questionnaire added as an attachment. Ommited from original post by mistake.

All terms and conditionas remain unchanged.

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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has a requirement to construct a new Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range/Tactical Air Navigation (VORTAC) building in Leeville, LA (LEV) in accordance with the Statement of Work.

An award for this requirement is anticipated to be made to the offeror with the lowest priced quote received on or before May 19, 2026 that can be determined fully responsive and responsible.

SOLICITATION

This is a competitive solicitation for a FIRM FIXED PRICE (FFP) contract. As such, any proposals received that take exception to the terms and conditions in this solicitation, proposes additional terms or conditions, or otherwise indicates within their proposal that their proposed pricing is not all inclusive of the FFP proposed, cannot be evaluated at face value in a competitive environment and will, therefore, be determined ineligible for a contract award.

Any activities or costs associated with offerors proposal development and submission thereof is at the risk of the offeror and will not be reimbursed by the FAA.

This is competitive solicitation is unrestricted.

SITE VISIT

A site visit has been scheduled for May 5, 2026 at 1000 (10am) local time at the location below. Please contact the POC below by 5/4/26 if you wish to attend. Real ID is required for all attendees. This site visit is only to see the actual site and not for answering questions. If you have any questions regarding the Statement of Work or the solicitation, please direct them by email to Stephen.N.Branch@faa.gov.

Site Visit POC: Kenneth Daily

POC Telephone: 817-600-4897

POC Email: Kenneth.Daily@faa.gov

Location: LEV VORTAC Site

Site Coordinates: 29°10'30.8"N 90°06'14.5"W

Gate Coordinates: 29°10'55.4"N 90°06'03.1"W

QUESTIONS

All questions regarding the project/specifications/plans must be received in writing via email to Stephen.N.Branch@faa.gov no later than 10 days prior to solicitation closing date to allow for responses to be provided prior to due date for receipt of proposals. Please mark all emails with "Questions 6973GH-26-R-00088 LEV VORTAC" in the subject line.

INSTRUCTIONS

Full instructions for submitting an offer are found in Section L of the solicitation document.

Make sure to complete the following in accordance with the requirements in Section L:

(a) Completed SIR document

(b) Technical Approach Plan

(c) Completed Organizational Experience Questionnaire (OEQ) attached in Section

(d) Key Personnel List

(e) Safety and Security Plan

(f) Fully Executed SF-24 Bid Bond

EVALUATION FACTORS

Offerors must be determined responsive, responsible, and technically acceptable to be eligible for award. Evaluation factors and basis for award are found in Section M of the solicitation document.

AWARD DECISION

The FAA intends to award a contract to the lowest price offeror determined to be eligible for award.

The FAA reserves the right to cancel this requirement at any time and without notice.

OFFER DUE DATE

All responses to this solicitation for quotes must be received by email to Stephen.n.branch@faa.gov on or before May 19, 2026 at 1600 (4:00 PM) Central Time. Extensions to this due date are not likely to occur.  

Please include "SIR Response: 6973GH-26-R-00088 LEV VORTAC” within the subject line of your email.