Modernization of the Gillespie Field (SEE) Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT)
- Client
- Department of Transportation
- RFP Number
- —
- Posted
- 10/3/2026
- Category
- US Federal
- Budget
- —
- NAICS
- 236220
- Set-aside
- —
- Contact
- Sam Culberth
Description
AI GeneratedThe Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requires interested, capable sources for the modernization of the Gillespie Field Air Traffic Control Tower in El Cajon, California. The scope of work is fully detailed in the provided specifications and drawings. The FAA is conducting this market survey pursuant to FAA Acquisition Management System Policy section 3.2.1.2.1 to identify potential sources. The estimated project magnitude ranges between $2,500,000 and $5,000,000. Interested sources must submit their capability statements no later than 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on October 14, 2026. Submittals must follow the instructions outlined in the attached market survey document.
Official SAM.gov notice
- Solicitation number
- 697DCK-27-R-SEE01
- Agency
- Department of Transportation
- Buying office
- Federal Aviation Administration › 697DCK Regional Acquisitions SVCS
- Notice type
- Sources Sought
- Responses due
- Oct 14, 2026, 5:00 PM ET
- Posted on SAM.gov
- Oct 2, 2026
- NAICS
- 236220 · Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
- Place of performance
- CA, 92020
- Contracting contact
- Sam Culberth
Sam.G.Culberth@faa.gov
Read the official notice description
The FAA has a potential upcoming requirement for the modernization of the SEE ATCT, in El Cajon, CA. The FAA is seeking interested sources that are capable of completing this requirement. The disclosure of magnitude for this project is between $2,500,000 - $5,000,000, see attached Specifications and Drawings for full description of the work. This market survey is being conducted in accordance with FAA Acquisition Management System (AMS) Policy section 3.2.1.2.1 Market Analysis. See attached market survey document to submit capability submittal/statement. Please provide all capability submittals no later than 5:00pm ET, October 14, 2026.
Source: SAM.gov contract opportunities data (U.S. federal public data).
Incumbent
Likely prior awards for this requirement
Likely matchAwarded by the same buying office (697DCK) with descriptions matching "modernization", performed in CA. The notice does not name its current contract, so confirm before relying on it.
| Vendor and award | Value | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| E CORP697DCK25F00685 · SALT LAKE CITY, UT AIR ROUTE TRAFFIC CONTROL CENTER (ZLC) UNDERGROUND UTILITIES MODERNIZAT | $5.5M | Aug 31, 2027 |
| E CORP697DCK24F00705 · AIRPORT TRAFFIC CONTROL TOWER AND CAB MODERNIZATION MINNEAPOLIS-SAINT PAUL INTERNATIONAL A | $10.8M | Jan 15, 2027 |
Market context
Awards in the same category (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction). This is not this requirement's award history.
Recent similar awards: Department of Transportation, NAICS 236220, performed in CA
| Vendor and award | Value | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| WALSH FEDERAL LLC697DCK26C00269 · DB SMF ATCT REPLACEMENT | $148.8M | Feb 5, 2030 |
| STRONGHOLD ENGINEERING INC697DCK26C00217 · CONSTRUCTION OF NEW 185FT ATCT AND TRACON FACILITY AT SAN JOSE MINETA INTERNATIONAL AIRPOR | $100.9M | Aug 31, 2029 |
| E CORP697DCK24F00016 · ZLA HVAC REFURBISHMENT PROJECT (AHU 200, 300, AND 500) | $8.5M | Aug 16, 2027 |
| HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC697DCK26F01084 · REPLACE AN EXISTING FIRE ALARM CONTROL PANEL AND ASSOCIATED DEVICES FOR CRQ ATCT AND BASE | $282.7K | Mar 31, 2027 |
| WEST POINT CONTRACTORS, INC.697DCK25F00914 · UNDERGROUND UTILITIES REPLACEMENT & PARKING LOT REFURBISHMENT PROJECT AT FAA'S LOS ANGELES | $10.2M | Mar 31, 2027 |
Top vendors in this category: Department of Transportation, NAICS 236220, since Oct 1, 2024
652 contract awards in this NAICS over the period.
- 1. WALSH FEDERAL LLC$367.2M
- 2. BRASFIELD & GORRIE LLC$131.0M
- 3. STRONGHOLD ENGINEERING INC$100.9M
- 4. HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC$72.9M
- 5. STRUCTSURE PROJECTS INC$65.0M
Source: USAspending.gov federal award data (U.S. federal public data). A contract is called the incumbent only when the notice or its documents cite it by number.
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