How to bid on building refurbishment at HTI ARSR for the Department of Transportation

What the agency is buying

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) needs a contractor to refurbish the ARSR building at its HTI facility in Hutchinson, Kansas. This is a firm-fixed-price construction contract. The selected contractor must provide all labor, materials, equipment, permits, insurance, transportation, and supervision necessary to complete the work as described in the Scope of Work and other attachments.

This opportunity is for construction firms interested in federal projects, particularly those with experience in building refurbishment. The FAA uses its own Acquisition Management System (AMS) instead of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).

Key dates and deadlines

Proposals are due by email no later than September 14, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. CT. Any responses received after this time may not be considered. All questions regarding the project must be submitted in writing to Rikki Pickel at [email protected] by September 4, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. CT.

A site visit is scheduled for September 1, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. local time. If you plan to attend, you must provide a list of attendees to the contracting specialist. Details for the site visit can be found in Section L, 3.2.2.3-63 of the Solicitation for Offers (SIR).

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for construction firms capable of handling building refurbishment projects, including providing all necessary labor, materials, equipment, and supervision. Firms must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) by the proposal due date. If an offeror is not registered in SAM.gov in the time prescribed, the FAA may award to the next otherwise successful registered offeror.

How to respond

To access the solicitation documents, click “View original source” above. If the first click takes you to the portal’s homepage, click it again to go directly to the bid. You may need a free account to view all documents.

Proposals must be emailed to Rikki Pickel at [email protected]. The email subject line must include "6973GH-26-R-00147". Ensure all required forms, provided as separate documents under the announcement, are completed and returned by the closing date.

Tips for preparing a competitive response

Carefully review all attachments, especially the Scope of Work, to fully understand the project requirements. Attend the site visit on September 1, 2026, if possible, as this can provide valuable insights into the project site and conditions. Remember to provide a list of attendees if you plan to go.

Submit any questions you have in writing by the deadline of September 4, 2026, to ensure you receive clarifications before preparing your proposal. Ensure your firm is actively registered in SAM.gov and that all required forms are accurately completed and submitted with your proposal by the September 14, 2026, deadline. Double-check that the solicitation number is in your email subject line.