FX74 Strategic Airlift Hangar, Naval Station Rota, Spain

The FX74 Strategic Airlift Hangar project at Naval Station Rota, Spain, is a Design-Bid-Build, Firm Fixed Price contract for the construction of a 7,861 square meter single-bay, fuel cell capable maintenance hangar designed for C-5 and C-17 aircraft. The scope of work includes the installation of built-in equipment such as tool cages and compressed air systems, comprehensive information systems for secure and non-secure networks, and extensive site improvements including airfield paving, grading, and stormwater systems. The project also encompasses the installation of electrical and mechanical utilities, including HVAC, fire protection, and primary distribution systems. All construction must adhere to DoD Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) for general building and high-performance requirements, as well as antiterrorism and force protection standards per UFC 4-010-01. The contract is estimated to have a magnitude between 25 million and 100 million dollars with a performance period of approximately 630 days. This is an unrestricted, full and open competitive procurement conducted as a negotiated procurement under FAR 15.203, with award based on best value. Evaluation factors include construction experience, past performance, safety, and the proposed technical solution. Mandatory requirements for offerors include registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) at the time of submission and award, as well as registration with the Spanish Ministry of Finance Register of Bidders for contracts exceeding 500,000 euros, specifically requiring classifications across Groups C, I, and J. The solicitation is identified as N6247025R0002.