# GNV TOWB Parking Lot Refurbishment Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/6973gh26r00043 - Solicitation number: 6973GH-26-R-00043 - Notice type: Solicitation - Status: Awarded to Tether, Inc. - Department: Department of Transportation - Agency: Federal Aviation Administration - Contracting office: 6973GH Franchise Acquisition SVCS (6973GH) - NAICS: 238990 All Other Specialty Trade Contractors - Product or service code: Z2BA Repair Or Alteration Of Air Traffic Control Towers - Set-aside: Total small business set-aside - Place of performance: Gainesville, Florida - County: Alachua County (FIPS 12001). https://abierto.us/counties/alachua-county-fl-12001 - City: Gainesville. https://abierto.us/cities/gainesville-fl-1225175 - First posted: December 30, 2025 - Last posted: February 25, 2026 - SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/454879f1df0c4bdea5f9b0ec18e961d5/view ## Description Questions and Answers posted in Attachments. Amendment 0003 posted on 25 February 2026 See the formal SF30 Amendment titled "6973GH-26-R-00043 Amendment 0003" in the attachments/links section. This amendment makes changes to the solicitation as detailed on page 1 of the amendment, which states: The purpose of Amendment 0003 is the following: 1. Incorporate SOW - GNV ATCT Parking Lot Refurb _02.24.26 2. The close date of the proposal remains the same as 13 March 2026. 2. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged and in full force and effect. All offerors are required to acknowledge Amendment 0003 on page 2 of the SIR or provide a signed copy of the amendment (SF30) with their bid submission. If this amendment is not acknowledged or signed, the bid will be considered non-responsive. **Note:** The FAR references cited in SAM.gov are not applicable to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), as the FAA has its own policies and guidance referenced in the Acquisition Management System (AMS). Waiting for RFI responses Amendment 0002 posted on 11 February 2026 See the formal SF30 Amendment titled "6973GH-26-R-00043 Amendment 0002" in the attachments/links section. This amendment makes changes to the solicitation as detailed on page 1 of the amendment, which states: The purpose of Amendment 0002 is the following: 1. The closing date of the proposal is extended from 13 February 2026 to 13 March 2026. 2. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged and in full force and effect. All offerors are required to acknowledge Amendment 0002 on page 2 of the SIR or provide a signed copy of the amendment (SF30) with their bid submission. If this amendment is not acknowledged or signed, the bid will be considered non-responsive. **Note:** The FAR references cited in SAM.gov are not applicable to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), as the FAA has its own policies and guidance referenced in the Acquisition Management System (AMS). Amendment 0001 posted 28 January 2026 See formal SF30 Amendment titled "6973GH-26-R-00043 Amendment 0001" in the attachments/links section. This amendment makes changes to the solicitation as detailed on page 1 of the amendment, which states: The purpose of Amendment 0001 is the following: 1. The close date of the proposal is extended from 30 January 2026 to 13 February 2026. 2. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged and in full force and effect. All offerors are required to acknowledge Amendment 0001 on page 2 of the SIR or provide a signed copy of the amendment (SF30) with their bid submission. If this amendment is not acknowledged or signed, the bid will be considered non-responsive. **Note:** The FAR references cited in SAM.gov are not applicable to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), as the FAA has its own policies and guidance referenced in the Acquisition Management System (AMS). The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requires the refurbishment of the parking lot for the GNV Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) at Gainesville, FL. It is anticipated that a stand-alone contract with a Firm Fixed-Price pricing arrangement will be awarded as a result of this solicitation. The NAICS code applicable to this requirement is 238990. The business size standard for this NAICS is $19M. Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov on the date established for receipt of offers. Reference AMS Clause 3.3.1-33, paragraph (d), "if the offeror does not become registered in the SAM database in the time prescribed by the Contracting Officer, the Contracting Officer may proceed to award to the next otherwise successful registered Offeror." The FAA reserves the right to review and verify each offeror's program eligibility. Potential offerors should note that the FAA reserves the right to communicate with one or more offerors at any time during the SIR process. This SIR/RFO is not to be construed as a contract or a commitment of any kind. The Government shall not be liable for payment of any costs attributed to the preparation and submission of proposals. All questions regarding the project/specifications/plans must be received in writing (Samantha.A.Pearce@faa.gov) no later than 3:00 p.m. CT, 1 week before the closing date, to allow responses before the due date for receipt of proposals. Per 3.2.2.3-63 SITE VISIT (CONSTRUCTION)(JUL 2004), a site visit is scheduled for 07 January 2026 at 0900 local time at GNV ATCT, 3420 NE 39th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609. POC for the site visit is Richard Learn (407-375-8404). Provide the names of attendees to the Contracting Officer at least four (4) days before the Site Visit. Attendance is strongly encouraged but not mandatory. Any responses received after the time specified may not be considered in accordance with AMS Provision 3.2.2.3-14, Late Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals of Submittals, incorporated by reference in the solicitation. If all requested information is not furnished, the vendor's response may be determined ineligible. **Note:** The FAR references cited in SAM.gov do not apply to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), as the FAA has its own policies and guidance referenced in the Acquisition Management System (AMS). You can learn more about the FAA’s acquisition process at the following link: https://fast.faa.gov/PPG_Procurement.cfm. ## Award on USAspending - Recipient: Tether, Inc. (UEI DUK2N5JZ1YY3) - Contract: 6973GH26C00120, definitive contract - Obligated: $215,000.00 - Competition: Full and Open Competition After Exclusion of Sources, 25 offers received - Link: solicitation number 6973GH26R00043 equals the FPDS solicitation identifier; same awarding office 6973GH (high confidence) - Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_6973GH26C00120_6920_-NONE-_-NONE-/ ## Publications - December 30, 2025: Solicitation, due January 30, 2026 at 4:00 PM EST. Notice 91b7e49452274e20a10bf8635ea9629f. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/91b7e49452274e20a10bf8635ea9629f/view - January 28, 2026: Solicitation, due February 13, 2026 at 4:00 PM EST. Notice a59ffc1014a147ddba75bc927ee89f5a. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/a59ffc1014a147ddba75bc927ee89f5a/view - February 11, 2026: Solicitation, due March 13, 2026 at 4:00 PM EDT. Notice cd61f631a71d46528dd4f5437e0977ff. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/cd61f631a71d46528dd4f5437e0977ff/view - February 25, 2026: Solicitation, due March 13, 2026 at 4:00 PM EDT. Notice 454879f1df0c4bdea5f9b0ec18e961d5. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/454879f1df0c4bdea5f9b0ec18e961d5/view ## Points of contact - Samantha Pearce, samantha.a.pearce@faa.gov, 4059547739 --- Source: SAM.gov Contract Opportunities bulk extract and USAspending.gov award data. Confirm deadlines on SAM.gov before responding. Cite https://abierto.us/opportunities/6973gh26r00043.