Airport Traffic Control Tower

The Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, has a requirement for the construction of a new Airport Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) and Base building at the Des Moines International Airport (DSM) in Des Moines, Iowa.

Solicitation Summary

The Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, has a requirement for the construction of a new Airport Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) and Base building at the Des Moines International Airport (DSM) in Des Moines, Iowa.

Solicitation in a Nutshell

Item

Details
Agency Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration
Solicitation Number 697DCK26R00008
Status Pre-RFP
Solicitation Date 01/2026 (Estimate)
Award Date 05/2026 (Estimate)
Contract Ceiling Value $70,000,000
Competition Type Undetermined
Type of Award Other
Primary Requirement  Other Construction Services
Duration  730 day(s) base
Contract Type  Firm Fixed Price
No. of Expected Awards N/A
NAICS Code(s):
236220

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
Size Standard: $45.0 million annual receipts
Place of Performance:
  • Des Moines, Iowa, United States
    • Des Moines International Airpo
Opportunity Website: https://sam.gov/opp/be45d1199b1b4fda9d31c7116c691301/view

Background

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Requirements

  • The project consists of the construction of an Airport Traffic Control Tower 245 feet AGL to the top of structure, and approximately 22,900 square foot base building erected on an approximately 6-acre site. The ATCT and Base Building will be compliant with International Building Code (IBC) Risk Category IV and American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Operational 1-A.
  • The Base Building is a single-story building of approximately 22,900 square feet. The space will contain administrative offices, bathrooms, conference rooms, shipping and receiving space, storage space, air handlers, equipment racks, electrical space and the critical power distribution system (CPDS1) which includes one engine generator, one facility Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS) with battery rack, automatic transfer switches, static transfer switches, and redundant critical power panel space.
  • The project also includes a detention pond for stormwater and a 1200 ft long access road running to the northwest and connecting to SW 42nd Street.
  • The site improvements include excavation of unsuitable soils, structural fill placement and compaction, grading, seeding, drainage, utilities, duct backs, paving, striping, security fencing, security lighting (including cameras), power and communications duct bank, and landscaping.
  • The project also includes installation of a new section of fiber optic communication duct bank from the Airport Surveillance Radar to the new ATCT to achieve redundancy and satisfy diversity requirements.

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