DBB T-7A Ground Based Training System (GBTS) at Laughlin AFB, TX

This announcement is a competitive, firm-fixed price, Unrestricted Design Bid Build contract, procured in accordance with FAR 15, Negotiated Procurement using “Best Value” trade-off process. The North American Industry Classification System code (NAICS) for this procurement is 236220 which has a small business size standard of $45.0 Million. The Product Service Code is Y1GZ - Construction Of Other Warehouse Buildings.

The solication is anticipated to be issued on or about November 2024 and proposals due on or about December 2024. The estimated duration of the project is 850 calendar days from the notice to proceed. In accordance with DFARS Part 236, the construction magnitude is between $25,000,000 - $100,000,000.

Project Scope: This project will construct a new facility to serve the Laughlin T-7A Ground Base Training System (GBTS) Facility at Laughlin AFB, Texas. The 33,346 SF (3,098 SM) Laughlin T-7A GBTS facility will house a ground-based training simulator (GBTS) system, which consists of simulators, training devices, computer-based training systems, and academics.

Areas included within the facility include administration offices with supporting functions, classrooms, brief/debrief rooms, and storage space for T-7A pilot flight training simulator. High-bay simulator bays are needed to accommodate the appropriate clearances for the two Aircrew Training Devices (ATD), specifically three Weapons System Trainers (WST) and three Operational Flight Trainers (OFT). The structure is a one-story steel-framed facility with a structural reinforced slab foundation.

The exterior wall systems shall consist of an exterior finish and insulation system (EIFS) with a masonry wainscot. An insulated metal wall panel system is provided at the main front and back entry, in addition to segments above doorways to the simulator rooms. Full-height masonry walls consisting of both split-face and ground face concrete masonry unit (CMU) are provided at select areas. Exterior fenestration will consist of aluminum windows with low-e vision panels and spandrel glass.

The roof systems shall consist of a low-sloped single-ply roof membrane and a steep-sloped standing seam metal roof. Supporting facilities include all utilities, site improvements, pavements, and communications necessary to make a complete and useable facility. The area communications network will need to be upgraded to support the new flight simulator and associated equipment.