How to bid on Airfield Civil Works IDIQ for the Department of the Air Force

What the Air Force is buying and why it matters

The Department of the Air Force is seeking a small business contractor for an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. This contract will cover various civil works projects on the active airfield at Tyndall Air Force Base in Florida. The work includes demolishing, repairing, and constructing heavy-load airfield pavements, such as runways and taxiways made of Portland Cement Concrete, Hot Mix Asphalt, and interlocking pavers.

Associated tasks involve earthwork, subgrade preparation, and grading. This opportunity is significant for small businesses specializing in airfield construction and related civil infrastructure, offering a five-year ordering period for task orders.

Key dates and what happens at the deadline

The deadline for submitting questions about this solicitation is September 8, 2026, at 10:00 AM CDT. All proposals are due by September 28, 2026, at 10:00 AM CDT. Proposals submitted after this time will not be considered.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. It is suitable for firms classified under NAICS code 237310, Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction, with a small business size standard of $45,000,000.00. The Product Service Code (PSC) is Z2BD, Repair or Alteration of Airport Runways and Taxiways Services.

The successful contractor must be capable of working in a highly restricted, active military flightline environment. This includes executing complex construction phasing to minimize operational downtime, maintaining rigorous flightline safety protocols, adhering to Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS) and DoD safety manual EM 385-1-1, and managing complex environmental compliance, including handling contaminated soils and groundwater.

How to respond to this solicitation

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All potential offerors must submit their proposals through the PIEE Solicitation module.

Tips for preparing a competitive response

Given the specialized nature of this work on an active airfield, highlight your firm's experience with similar projects, especially those involving heavy-load pavements and strict operational constraints. Provide specific examples of how you have successfully managed projects that required coordination with air traffic control or minimized disruption to ongoing operations.

Emphasize your firm's safety record and adherence to military and federal construction standards, such as UFGS and EM 385-1-1. Detail your approach to environmental compliance, particularly regarding permits and the safe handling of hazardous materials like Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) impacted soils and groundwater. Clearly demonstrate your understanding of the unique challenges of working on an active military flightline.