RFP - P1050 MAINTENANCE HANGAR AT NAS JRB FORT WORTH, TEXAS
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVFAC.NAVFAC ATLANTIC CMD.NAVFAC SOUTHEAST.NAVFACSYSCOM SOUTHEAST · Response deadline: Tue, 15 Dec 2026
What the government is buying
The Navy is soliciting proposals for construction of a maintenance hangar at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base (NAS JRB) Fort Worth, Texas. This is new construction of a military aviation facility, a project type that typically involves specialized structural, mechanical, electrical, and fire-protection systems designed to accommodate aircraft maintenance operations.
Under NAICS 236220, this falls under Commercial and Institutional Building Construction. Military hangar construction generally requires compliance with Department of Defense facility standards, unified facilities criteria (UFC), and anti-terrorism/force protection measures. Contractors should anticipate work involving concrete foundations, steel or pre-engineered metal building frames, hangar doors, crane systems, aircraft utility systems, and supporting administrative or shop spaces. Environmental and safety requirements for military installations are typically stringent; see the solicitation for specific technical requirements, security clearance needs, and any phased construction or operational constraints.
Key facts
| Agency | Department of the Navy, Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Southeast |
| Notice type | Solicitation (RFP) |
| Solicitation number | N6945027R0004 |
| NAICS | 236220 – Commercial and Institutional Building Construction |
| Set-aside | None specified |
| Response deadline | December 15, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET |
| Place of performance | See the solicitation |
Who can bid
This solicitation is fully open competition with no small-business set-aside specified. Any responsible offeror, including large and small businesses, may bid. Small businesses remain eligible to compete.
To be competitive, bidders typically need:
- Relevant construction experience, particularly in military or aviation facility projects
- Appropriate bonding capacity for a federal construction project of this scope
- Past performance references demonstrating successful completion of similar work
- Compliance with SAM.gov registration and DUNS/UEI requirements
- See the solicitation for any required security clearances, qualifications, or contractor certification (such as OSHA or EM 385-1-1 safety credentials common to Navy construction)
Small businesses without direct military hangar experience may still compete by highlighting transferable commercial aviation, industrial, or large-span structure expertise.
How to put together a competitive bid
Federal construction RFPs are typically design-build or design-bid-build with detailed specifications; see the solicitation for the delivery method and any Small Business Administration certification requirements.
Practical steps for this opportunity:
Obtain full drawings and specs immediately through SAM.gov or the NAVFAC eSRS portal. Military construction solicitations often have extensive attached files.
Review Division 01 requirements closely for quality control (often NAVFAC requires a QC manager), safety (EM 385-1-1), and subcontracting plans.
If proposing as a small business: Consider whether subcontracting limitations apply, and evaluate JV or mentor-protégé arrangements if scale exceeds capacity. With no set-aside, large business competition is expected.
Price labor and materials for the Texas market, including any Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage requirements. Verify if Project Labor Agreement (PLA) requirements apply.
Assess site logistics: NAS JRB Fort Worth is an active military installation. Access constraints, security badging, and coordination with flight operations can significantly affect schedule and cost.
Submit past performance that directly mirrors this scope—hangar clear spans, aircraft-related utilities, or Navy/Military Construction (MILCON) projects strengthen technical proposals.
Confirm bonding: Typically requires bid bond, performance bond, and payment bond for federal construction exceeding threshold amounts.
Next Steps
- Download the complete solicitation package from SAM.gov using solicitation number N6945027R0004.
- Review all attachments, including drawings, specifications, and any amendments posted after October 30, 2026.
- Calendar the deadline: Proposals are due December 15, 2026 at 3:00 PM Eastern Time.
- Attend any pre-proposal conference or site visit if offered—these are often mandatory for military construction to assess site conditions and security requirements.
Questions about this requirement should be directed to the contracting officer identified in the full solicitation.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →