Public Bid Opening for Hangar Door Repair

This document is a Sealed Bid (IFB) solicitation, number FA500426B00030003, issued on 11 May 2026, for the repair of two tip-up aircraft hangar doors at Building 1340, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. The project, identified as FTQW235100, includes repairs to mechanical operating systems, replacement of counterweight systems, door insulation and cladding, and installation of heated hangar door thresholds. Key dates for the solicitation include a site visit on 29 April 2026 at 10:00 AM AKDT, with attendee names due by 5:00 PM AKDT on 28 April 2026. Questions from offerors are due by 01 May 2026 at 2:00 PM AKDT. Electronic bids must be submitted via email to Mr. Lucas Hill and Mr. Ryan Smith by 21 May 2026 at 02:00 PM AKDT, with the public bid opening scheduled for 04 June 2026 at 2:00 PM AKST. The requirement falls under NAICS code 238290 with a Small Business Size Standard of $22 million, and the magnitude of the project is estimated between $1,000,000.00 and $5,000,000.00. The period of performance is from 04 June 2026 to 30 September 2027, with a mandatory completion within 483 calendar days after receiving notice to proceed. Liquidated damages for delay are set at $338.44 per calendar day. The solicitation specifies a 100% Small Business Set-Aside and requires payment and performance bonds. It also includes clauses regarding the Buy American Act, limitations on subcontracting (85% for general construction, excluding materials), electronic submission of payment requests via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF), and restrictions on employment of personnel, preferring Alaska residents for contract work. An ombudsman is designated for dispute resolution, and contractors must comply with Department of the Air Force installation access requirements and prohibitions on Class I Ozone Depleting Substances.