Renovate AERO Lab at USAFA

This contract involves the renovation and modernization of the AERO Lab at the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The project focuses on updating the interior of the facility into a cutting-edge research environment while preserving the historic exterior. Key elements include upgrading interior finishes, repairing walls and ceilings, and enhancing mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. The renovated design also aims to expand workstations for researchers, improve Cadet study areas, and update classrooms to align with the "Classroom of the Future" concept. Additionally, it incorporates the replacement of exterior glazing to comply with current anti-terrorism and force protection regulations and upgrades Cadet workshop spaces to support modern rapid prototyping technologies including 3D printing. The solicitation for this sources-sought contract was posted on May 22, 2026, with a response deadline of June 22, 2026. It is managed by the Department of Defense, specifically the W071 Endist Omaha office located in Omaha, Nebraska. The project falls under NAICS code 236220, which covers commercial and institutional building construction. Interested parties are encouraged to follow the provided submission instructions and contact the primary point of contact, Shayna Zeleznik, for further information regarding the proposal process.