INDUSTRY DAY NOTICE for New York Terminal Radar Approach Control Facility (N90)

TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF

Notice type
Sources Sought
Solicitation #
697DCK-26-R-N9001
NAICS
236220
PSC
Y1BA
Set-aside
No Set aside used
Posted
May 22, 2026
Response due
June 1, 2026
Place of performance
Westbury, NY

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.

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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. -- 1 of 4 -- • 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 -- 2 of 4 -- 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.

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