What this opportunity is
The FAA is seeking qualified general contractors for the modernization of the New York Terminal Radar Approach Control Facility (N90) located in Westbury, NY, with an estimated project magnitude of $35M to $45M. This opportunity is not set aside for small businesses, but firms under the NAICS code 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) may find it relevant. Interested vendors should note that this is a sources sought notice, primarily for participation in virtual industry day discussions, rather than a formal bidding opportunity.
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
Description
697DCK-26-R-N9001
Industry Day: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Terminal Acquisition Branch, is
seeking quali�ied General Contractors * interested in submitting a proposal for the
Modernization of the New York Terminal Radar Approach Control Facility (N90) at
1515 Stewart Avenue, Westbury, NY 11590. The requirement is Design-Bid-Build. In
order to assist with acquisition strategy development and to gain a better understanding of
the commercial marketplace the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will be conducting
virtual one-on-one industry days for any interested General Contractor.
Scope of Work:
Interior work:
• Modernization of the 7,500 SF N90 Operations Room. This room is critical space used
for FAA Air Traffic Control (ATC). Work for this space includes:
o Work in the operations room will require phasing of work, including dividing the
room and relocating ATC operations multiple times.
o Time will be required for FAA personnel to perform electronics installations in
between phases.
o Some work is to be done on off-hours to mitigate disruption to Air Traffic
Operations.
o Asbestos abatement of Operations Room Floor.
o Replacement of HVAC ductwork.
o Replacement of primary HVAC Unit and secondary, redundant rooftop HVAC
Unit.
o Addition of a raised floor including ramps, stairs and handrails.
o Temporary HVAC Units for the Operations Room.
o Replacement of critical power panels and feeders.
o Install and run critical and essential power distribution throughout the
operations room.
o Supply and install slatwall for newly reconfigured operational space.
o Replacement of lockers.
o Ceiling replacement.
o Replacing acoustical walls.
o Install fire suppression throughout the operations room.
• Elevator refurbishment.
• Bathroom renovations of 3 sets of bathrooms. Including rearranging of fixtures,
expanding two of the bathrooms to add showers.
• Re-arranging of floor plans including moving walls throughout the facility.
• New finishes throughout.
• New furniture.
• Fire alarm upgrades based on room reconfigurations.
• HVAC Controls work also required where walls are being relocated, existing controls
are Schneider.
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• Modernize 2 story external training building including moving walls, constructing new
walls, bathroom renovation, all new finishes.
Exterior work:
• Replace 3 external trailers with single new building (approx. 4900 SF).
• Expand wellness center. Includes removing an existing structure and replacing it with a
larger structure (approx. 450 SF).
• Add covered walkway from main entrance to the exterior training building.
• Pave overflow parking lot that currently has gravel.
• Add asphalt walking path to connect to existing sidewalk around perimeter of facility.
Note to Interested Contractors: The New York Terminal Radar Approach Control Facility
(N90) operates 24 hours a day as part of the National Airspace System (NAS) and provides
services essential to aviation safety. Accordingly, all work performed on or near
operational facilities or equipment must be carefully planned and executed to avoid any
degradation in the quality or availability of NAS services.
To support uninterrupted operations, contractors may be required to work outside
standard business hours and use specialized methods or procedures to minimize noise,
prevent disruptions, and avoid shutdowns of equipment critical to facility operations.
Maintaining continuous NAS operations and protecting life and property are the highest
priorities for all work performed under this contract.
Disclosure of Magnitude: $35-$45 million
Schedule: Construction completion March 2030
Feedback received from the discussion and exchange of information during these one-on-
one meetings will help FAA clarify and re�ine requirements for the procurement. The
virtual one-on-one discussions will take place during the week of June 8, 2026 or June 22,
2026. Interested GC’s shall email BOTH Sam.G.Culberth@faa.gov and
Susan.Newcomb@faa.gov with two proposed days and times for the meeting.
Minimum Requirements: Interested General Contractors will be required to meet the
minimum requirements below:
a. Company Resources - Contractors must have �inancial capability, resources and
ability to sustain a project of this scope and duration.
b. Past Performance: Contractors must have Past Performances as the prime that are
similar in size, scope, and complexity with a value of $35 million or greater for 24/7
facilities such as hospitals, airports, data centers etc.,.
c. Key Personnel – Contractors must have experienced personnel for the positions of
Project Manager, Project Superintendent, Project Scheduler, Building Information
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Modeling Specialist, Safety Manager, Coordinating Engineer, Quality Control
Manager.
Feedback Requested During Discussions:
1. Contract Type:
The FAA is considering the use of either a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract or a Firm
Fixed Price with Economic Price Adjustments (FFP-EPA) contract. However, the FAA
is open to considering other contract types that may better support the project’s
objectives and current market conditions. Contractors are encouraged to
recommend alternative contract structures and describe the associated benefits and
risks.
2. Project Challenges:
What challenges do you anticipate with a project of this size, complexity, and
location?
3. Critical Facility Experience:
Please describe your experience performing work in critical facilities that operate
continuously on a 24/7 basis.
4. Design and Construction Flexibility:
The FAA is seeking industry input regarding the potential benefits of allowing
greater flexibility in the project’s design and construction approach.
5. Alternative Configurations:
Specifically, the FAA is interested in understanding whether more cost-effective
configurations, differing from the current conceptual design, could achieve cost
savings while maintaining all functional and operational requirements.
6. …
Source: SAM.gov, as posted. Verify the current solicitation before responding.