Design-Bid-Build, Firm Fixed Price contract for construction of an F-16 Mission Training Center, Aviano Air Base, Aviano, Italy

The contract involves a Design-Bid-Build, Firm Fixed Price agreement for the construction of an F-16 Mission Training Center at Aviano Air Base in Aviano, Italy. The project includes building a 1,781 square meter high-bay facility designed to accommodate four flight simulators, reinforced concrete foundations, masonry walls, and a mixture of flat and pitched clay tile roofs. The facility will contain administrative and training support areas such as classrooms, offices, technical libraries, briefing rooms, and mechanical spaces, with specialized features like raised computer flooring in simulator rooms and soundproofing to reduce machinery and flight line noise. The construction covers electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, energy conservation measures including photovoltaic panels, communications, site development, and parking. The building is required to meet U.S. and Italian construction standards, base architectural and force protection criteria, and achieve LEED Silver certification upon completion. The site is located in Area F at Aviano Air Base, with the projected contract duration being approximately 21 months after the notice to proceed. The contract value ranges between $5 million and $10 million and is awarded to COOP MURATORI & CEMENTISTI CMC DI RAVENNA. The procurement method is competitive and involves evaluation of proposals based on price, technical merit, and other factors such as corporate experience, safety, and past performance. Due to site location, bidders must arrange travel and access for mandatory site visits. All interested contractors must register with the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award, comply with performance bond or guarantee requirements, and monitor the official government websites for solicitation documents and updates. The contracting office is the Naval Facilities Engineering Command Atlantic (NAVFAC LANT), located in Norfolk, Virginia, with contact points available for inquiries.