Robert Higgins is a government contact. Robert is associated with 56 contracts. Activity spans Commercial and Institutional Building Construction, Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors, and Roofing Contractors.
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The contract is a Firm Fixed Price solicitation for the installation of a ductless HVAC system at the Newark Liberty International Airport Air Traffic Control Tower, issued by the Federal Aviation Administration’s Regional Acquisitions office under the solicitation number 697DCK-26-R-00167. It is a Total Small Business Set-Aside with a NAICS code of 238220, requiring all offerors to be small businesses and comply with limitations on subcontracting. The work encompasses mechanical, electrical, controls, and structural interior tasks including installation of three indoor wall-mounted units and a six-ton heat pump anchored to an exterior concrete wall, coordination of core penetrations with waterproofing, installation of a dedicated 208V 3-phase power circuit with a NEMA 4X disconnect, integration of the mini-split system into the existing FAA EcoStruxure DDC system via BACnet, and restoration of walls and finishes. The contractor must provide and insulate refrigerant and condensate piping, penetrate the roof deck with proper flashing to maintain Carlisle Roof warranty, and install labeled conduits and wiring per ANSI A13.1 and NFPA 70 standards. All equipment must bear permanent, color-coded labels with white lettering on black backgrounds, and warning labels must include specific text in red and white. The system must be commissioned and verified for operation with documentation submitted to the Contracting Officer’s Representative.
The solicitation requires submission of two proposal volumes: Volume I containing the business proposal, completed Section K representations including UEI, size status, and certifications related to SDVOSB, unpaid federal taxes, and U.S.-made steel compliance, and Volume II detailing past performance with three qualified project references of $50,000 to $100,000, key personnel resumes with minimum experience requirements of 10 years for the Project Manager and 5 years for the Project Superintendent, and a detailed construction schedule demonstrating completion within 210 calendar days after notice to proceed. Proposals must be submitted electronically via email to [email hidden] no later than 6:00 PM local time on April 15, 2026, with the final contract award based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) criteria. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for March 17, 2026, requiring prior notification of attendees to the Contracting Officer with a maximum of three individuals
Department Of TransportationNJ,
07114,
USA
NAICS
238220
Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
PSC
Z1BA
Maintenance, Repair, or Alteration of Real Property
The contract pertains to a construction project for the demolition of the existing Terminal End of Runway (TEB) Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) in Teterboro, New Jersey, under the FAA Eastern Region Acquisition Service Area. The solicitation, issued by the Department of Transportation’s 697DCK Regional Acquisitions Services, is a full and open competition with a NAICS code of 236220, indicating a construction focus with a size standard of $45 million. The project has an estimated price range of $1 million to $2 million and a performance period of 210 calendar days from the issuance of the Notice to Proceed. Key documents attached include the Statement of Work, specifications, drawings, HAZMAT report, Prevailing Wage Rates, and other relevant reports, ensuring comprehensive project understanding and compliance. The procurement process is managed through the FAA’s Acquisition Management System, which replaces FAR provisions, emphasizing streamlined federal acquisition procedures.
Amendments to the solicitation have been issued to clarify requirements and provide additional documentation, such as site visit sign-in sheets and revised specifications and drawings. The primary point of contact is Robert Higgins, reachable via email and phone, with the project location in Teterboro, NJ. The response deadline for proposals is September 12, 2025. The contract aims to facilitate a timely demolition effort, ensuring adherence to federal and state safety and environmental standards, with detailed technical and administrative requirements outlined to guide prospective bidders.
Department Of TransportationTeterboro,
NJ,
USA$1M–$2Mest.
NAICS
236220
Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
PSC
Z2BA
Maintenance, Repair, or Alteration of Real Property
The Federal Aviation Administration’s Eastern Region, through its Boston Acquisition Office, has announced a full and open solicitation for the design and construction of a new Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) at Reading, Pennsylvania. This procurement, identified as Solicitation 697DCK-25-R-00378, follows a two-phase selection process beginning with SIR Phase 1, which is a pre-qualification step to shortlist offerors before inviting detailed proposals in Phase 2. RFI responses have been incorporated via Solicitation Amendment #1, and relevant documentation such as the SIR Phase 1 and Past Performance Questionnaire are included for initial review, with remaining engineering documents to be provided in the subsequent phase.
The project has an estimated price range between $50,000,000 and $55,000,000 and falls under the NAICS code 236220 for commercial and institutional building construction, with a size standard of $45 million. There is no set-aside for small businesses, and the opportunity is open to all qualified bidders. The selected contractor will have 930 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed to complete the design-build effort. The Acquisition Management System (AMS) will govern this procurement instead of the FAR. Key points of contact include Annette McKinney for engineering and facility questions, and Robert Higgins for solicitation specifics. The deadline for Phase 1 submissions is August 14, 2025.
Department Of TransportationReading,
PA,
USA$50M–$55Mest.
NAICS
236220
Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
The solicitation pertains to the construction of a new tower at the Lawton Airport Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) in Lawton, Oklahoma, under the FAA Eastern Region Acquisition Service Area, Boston Acquisition Office. The project is a new construction effort with a performance period of 542 calendar days from the issuance of the Notice to Proceed, and the procurement is open on a full and open basis, with an estimated price range of $35 million to $45 million. The contract is managed under the FAA’s Acquisition Management System, which replaces the Federal Acquisition Regulation and other federal procurement laws. The NAICS code for this project is 236220, with a size standard of $45 million, indicating it is a large-scale construction project.
Multiple amendments have been issued to incorporate responses to various Requests for Information (RFIs), specifically RFIs 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 11, and 12, along with updates to solicitation attachments and the attendee list from a pre-offer site visit. The solicitation remains open until July 30, 2025. Key documents attached include the Request for Offer, Past Performance Questionnaire, DOL Wage Rates, an eInvoicing Letter, and a Sample Construction Waste Program Report. All relevant engineering documents can be accessed via the FAA’s KSN site, following the instructions provided in the solicitation. The project is conducted under the Department of Transportation and the Office of the 697DCK Regional Acquisition Services, with Robert Higgins serving as the primary point of contact.
Department Of TransportationLawton,
OK,
USA$35M–$45Mest.
NAICS
236220
Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
