How to bid on F-22 Egress Maintenance Facility construction for the Dept of Defense

What the agency is buying and why it matters

The Hawaii National Guard plans to award a single firm fixed-price contract to a small business for the construction of an F-22 egress maintenance facility at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH), Hawaii. This project, known as KNMD209087, F-22 Right Size: FY25 Egress Shop F-22, is valued between $10 million and $25 million and is expected to take 540 calendar days to complete.

The scope of work includes foundations, cast-in-place concrete, structural framing and enclosure, high-performance standing seam metal roofing, and specialized systems such as HVAC, plumbing, lightning/grounding protection, and communication infrastructure. It also includes a complete fire alarm-mass notification system and a wet-pipe sprinkler suppression system. Two bid options are included: a GOX Canopy Shelter and a concrete AGE Ready Pad with associated asphalt pavements.

Key dates and what happens at the deadline

This is a Request for Information (RFI), which means the agency is gathering information before issuing a formal solicitation. The deadline for this RFI is September 19, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET. This is an opportunity to provide input that could shape the final Request for Proposals (RFP).

The tentative date for issuing the actual solicitation (RFP) is on or about September 27, 2026. A pre-proposal conference and site visit are tentatively planned for October 7, 2026, at 9:00 AM local time. Questions for the pre-bid conference must be submitted by September 30, 2026, via email. The solicitation closing date for proposals is tentatively planned for on or about November 2, 2026.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is set aside 100% for small businesses. It is ideal for construction firms specializing in commercial and institutional building construction, particularly those with experience in military or secure facility projects. The NAICS code for this project is 236220, Commercial and Institutional Building Construction, with a small business size standard of $45,000,000.

Firms with experience in specialized construction elements such as micro-pile foundations, robust concrete work, structural steel, and advanced mechanical and fire protection systems will find this project particularly suitable. Experience with projects requiring temporary security fencing, escort requirements, and secured zone access will also be beneficial.

How to respond to this RFI and the future RFP

To access the RFI and future solicitation, you will need to use the Contract Opportunities page at SAM.gov. You may need a free account to view documents, though for some bids, you won't. The solicitation and associated information will be posted within the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) Solicitation Module and then uploaded to SAM.gov.

For the future RFP, offerors will be required to submit proposals through the vendor portal for solicitations within the PIEE platform. A Proposal Manager role is required to submit an offer. If your company is new to PIEE, instructions for getting started as a vendor are available. All inquiries for the RFI and future RFP must be in writing, preferably via email to the specified contacts, and all answers will be provided in writing via posting to SAM.gov.

Interested offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at SAM.gov. There is no fee for registration.

Practical tips for preparing a competitive response

Given the project's complexity and the requirement for specialized systems, clearly demonstrate your firm's technical capability in areas like micro-pile foundations, advanced HVAC, and fire protection. Provide specific examples of past projects that showcase your experience with similar scopes of work, especially those involving secure environments or military installations.

Pay close attention to the bid options. Clearly articulate your approach and pricing for both the GOX Shelter and the AGE Ready Pad. For the future RFP, the evaluation factors will include Technical Capability, Past Performance, and Price, and the government intends to award a contract without conducting discussions. Therefore, ensure your initial proposal is complete, competitive, and addresses all requirements thoroughly to avoid needing discussions.