N4008525R0148 - P475 Aircraft Maintenance Hangar, MCAS Beaufort, SC N40085-25-R-0148
Summary
AI-generated · Oct 30, 2025Comment is invited on whether a Project Labor Agreement (PLA) should be required for a forthcoming large-scale DBB construction project to build a multi-story F-35 Aircraft Maintenance Hangar at MCAS Beaufort, SC. This is a market survey for planning only; no solicitation, specifications, or drawings will be released at this time. The project scope includes CMU and metal panel construction on a pile foundation with reinforced concrete slabs, structural steel framing, and brick veneer, plus a standing-seam roof. It houses a Special Access Program Facility (SAPF) for handling/classified materials up to Top Secret, a Secure Internet Protocol Router Network (SIPRNET), an operational support facility, shop annex, admin and data-network spaces, aircraft parking, cybersecurity features, and a multi-level, ~400-space parking structure; the project is planned as Design-Bid-Build.
The government seeks public input on PLA use for this project, which is estimated as a large-scale construction effort (well over $35M) with a total cost range currently anticipated between $100M and $250M and a roughly 925-day performance window. Federal policy under EO 14063 and FAR Subpart 22.5 generally requires PLAs on large projects, with certain exceptions, and references to FAR 52.222-33 and 52.222-34 are noted. Respondents should use the attached questionnaire to submit comments to the designated Navy contacts; responses are confidential, used solely for planning, and do not constitute a solicitation or guarantee of contract, nor will there be a debrief from this survey.
This is a request for information/market survey. This is not a request for proposal, request for quote, or an invitation for bid. There will be no solicitation, specification, or drawings available at this time. Naval Facilities Engineering System Command (NAVFAC) Mid-Atlantic is soliciting comments from the public addressing the potential use of Project Labor Agreements (PLA) for the following construction project. The construction project is for P475, F35 Aircraft Maintenance Hangar located at the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) in Beaufort, South Carolina. The proposed project constructs a multi-story concrete masonry unit (CMU) and metal panel construction building on pile foundation with reinforced concrete slab, structural steel framing, reinforced masonry walls, brick veneer, and standing seam metal roof. The new building will be an F-35B Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) Training Squadron and legacy compliant aircraft maintenance hangar consisting of high bay space, crew and equipment space, administrative space, and data network areas. The hangar administration space includes a Special Access Program Facility (SAPF) area for secured handling/storage of classified material/components up to top secret classification and pilot brief and debrief rooms. The hangar includes a SAPF and Secure Internet Protocol Router Network (SIPRNET). Other primary facilities include an operational support facility, shop annex, aircraft parking apron and cybersecurity features. Additionally, the project includes a multi-level, reinforced concrete parking facility of approximately 400 spaces. Project will be Design-Bid-Build (DBB). NAICS Code: 236220 Commercial & Institutional Building Construction. The magnitude of construction is anticipated to be $100,000,000 and $250,000,000. General period of performance is anticipated to be approximately 925 calendar days. A PLA is defined as a pre-hire collective bargaining agreement with one or more labor organizations that establishes the terms and conditions of employment for a specific construction project and is an agreement as described in 29 U.S.C. 158 (f). Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) policy states: Executive Order (E.O.) 14063, Use of Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Projects, requires agencies to use PLAs in large-scale construction projects (defined as a construction projects with a total estimated cost at or above $35M) to promote economy and efficiency in the administration and completion of Federal construction projects. When awarding a contract in connection with a large-scale construction project, agencies shall require use of a PLA for contractors and subcontractors engaged in construction on the project, unless an exception(s) at FAR 22.504(d) applies. Reference is made to: FAR Subpart 22.5 Use of Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Projects; provision, FAR 52.222-33 Notice of Requirement for Project Labor Agreement; and to clause, FAR 52.222-34 Project Labor Agreement. In consideration of the above factors, and any others which may be deemed appropriate, the public is invited to provide responses on the use of a PLA for this construction project utilizing the attached questionnaire. This is not an announcement of the availability of a solicitation nor is it a means of generating a plan holder s list. This survey is for planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a Request for Proposal or as an obligation on the part of the Government. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this market survey or otherwise pay for the requested information. The Government will not provide a debriefing on the results of this survey. All information will be held in a confidential manner and will only be used for the purposes intended. Responses shall be submitted on the attached questionnaire via email to Brittany Cristelli at brittany.n.cristelli.civ@us.navy.mil and Amber Stovall at amber.k.stovall@us.navy.mil no later than 2:00 P.M. EST on 12 November 2025.
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