What this opportunity is
The Department of Transportation is seeking a contractor to replace the lighting and dimmer system in the Test and Training Laboratory at the Oakland Air Route Traffic Control Center in Fremont, California. This opportunity is set aside for Total Small Businesses under NAICS 236220, making it suitable for small contractors. Interested bidders should note that a site visit is scheduled for June 10, 2026, and offers are due by June 17, 2026, requiring careful tracking of the solicitation timeline and submission requirements.
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
Description
REPLACE TEST AND TRAINING LAB (TTL)
ROOM LIGHTING AND DIMMER SYSTEM
OAKLAND CENTER ARTCC
FREMONT, CA
SPECIFICATIONS
SEPTEMBER 2025
Prepared by: Federal Aviation Administration
ATO Tech Ops Engineering Services
Seattle Enroute Unit
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION TITLE
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DIVISION 1 — GENERAL
011000 SUMMARY
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014000
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017700
SUBMITTALS
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
QUALITY REQUIREMENTS
CUTTING AND PATCHING
CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES
DIVISION 26 — ELECTRICAL
260519
260529
260533
LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CONDUCTORS AND CABLES
HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
RACEWAYS AND BOXES FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
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DIGITAL – NETWORK LIGHTING CONTROLS
PANELBOARDS
LED INTERIOR LIGHTING
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DIVISION 1 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
SECTION 011000 – SUMMARY
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 SUMMARY OF WORK
A. This Section includes:
1. Project Information
2. Work covered by Contract Documents Furnished Products
3. Use of Premises
4. Access to Site
5. Security and Badging Requirements
6. FAA Occupancy Requirements
7. Work Hours and Restrictions
8. Project Safety Plan
9. Project Coordination
1.2 PROJECT INFORMATION
A. Project Identification: Oakland Air Route Traffic Control Center (ARTCC)
1. Project Location: 5125 Central Avenue
Fremont, CA 94536
1.3 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
A. Furnish all materials, labors, equipment, transportations and services required or necessary for the
following electrical work:
1. Remove existing light fixtures and lighting control panels.
2. Provide and submit approved submittals, shop drawings and control diagrams.
3. Provide and install LED light fixtures and lighting controls for the Automation Wing 1 st
floor area.
B. Intent of Specifications
1. All work performed and all materials and equipment used shall be approved by the
Contracting Officer Representative (COR). This shall include but is not limited to
inspection, scheduling, reporting and submittals.
2. Titles to divisions and sections of the specifications referring to subcontractor, division of
work by trade, or type of work are introduced merely for convenience in reading the
specifications and do not imply any separate contractual arrangement of work
assignments. Such separations into titled divisions and sections shall not operate to make
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the Government an arbiter to establish subcontract limits between the Contractor and
subcontractors or between the subcontractors themselves.
1.4 FAA-FURNISHED PRODUCTS
A. FAA-Furnished Products: None
1.5 USE OF PREMISES
A. Contractor shall have use of the ARTCC premises for removal and installation activities,
limited as indicated on project drawings and as otherwise addressed.
B. Use of Site: Limit use of premises to areas within the Contract limits indicated. Do not
disturb portions of Project site beyond areas in which the Work is indicated.
1. Limits: Confine project operations within the Automation Wing 1 st Floor area.
2. Storage of materials: Contractor shall coordinate with COR to store
materials and shall assume full responsibility for the protection and
safekeeping of products stored on the site.
3. Contractor parking will be as designated, which is located in the far north
side of the ARTCC.
4. FAA occupancy and operations: The ARTCC is a continuously occupied critical
facility operated to assure air traffic safety. FAA occupancy of Project site shall
occur during all project activities. Operations shall take precedent over all
construction and installation activities.
C. Temporary Toilets: Contractor shall provide portable toilets and wash sinks for their use.
Contractors are not allowed to use the ARTCC restrooms. Portable toilets and wash sinks
shall be maintained in sanitary manner.
1.6 ACCESS TO SITE
A. Precautions - The ARTCC is a 24 hour, 7 day per week operating facility occupied
by Air Traffic Controllers and Technical Operations personnel. The function at the
facility is vital to the safety of the flying public. In the event of any actual or potential
conflict, air traffic control activities shall have priority over all Contractor activities. It is
absolutely mandatory that the Contractor schedule and plan all construction activity and
coordinate with the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) so that normal
operations may continue. No unplanned disruption or interruption to the facility
operation can be tolerated at any time.
B. Driveways and Entrances: Keep driveways, loading areas, and entrances serving premises
clear and available to the FAA and emergency vehicles at all times. Do not use these
areas for parking or storage of materials. All deliveries shall be coordinated with the
Contracting officer Representative.
1. Schedule deliveries to minimize vehicle lines on driveways and entrances.
2. Schedule deliveries to minimize space and time requirements for storage of
materials and equipment on-site.
C. Condition of Existing Building (interior and exterior), Paving, Lawns, Curbs and
Sidewalks: Contractor shall restore, repair any damage it caused due to accidental or
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incidental negligence and to project operations. Building occupants must be kept safe at
all times.
1.7 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS
A. Security ID Badging Requirements - Contractor personnel shall be subject to a security
investigation by the FAA and shall obtain FAA Identification Media Badge prior to start
of on-site work.
1. After contract is awarded and pursuant to Contract Clause 3.14-2, Contractor Per-
sonnel Suitability Requirements.
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