JBR050 AKARNG Aircraft Maintenance Hangar

The Government is requesting information to determine if the use of project labor agreements will (1) advance the Federal Government's interest in achieving economy and efficiency in Federal procurement; (2) promote adequate competition at a fair and reasonable price; and (3) be consistent with statutes, regulations, laws etc. The Government is seeking information from both unionized and non-unionized contractors, as well as contractors familiar with the federal marketplace as well as new entrants, that may be interested in participating in competition for this procurement.  Reference is made to: FAR 22.5 Use of Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Projects; FAR Provision 52.222-33 Notice of Requirement for Project Labor Agreement; and FAR Clause 52.222-34 Project Labor Agreement. 

In consideration of the above factors and in order to assist in the evaluation as to whether an exception is necessary to the EO 14063 for this specific construction project, the Alaska District is soliciting information on historical use of PLAs in Alaska from the construction community.  The Alaska District invites any interested party (contractors, project owners, contractor associations, labor unions, construction management firms, etc.) to respond and invites comment on the use of a PLA for this proposed project, responding to the questions below: 

1. Will your firm submit a proposal for the Alaska Army National Guard Aircraft Maintenance Hangar, Fort Richardson, Alaska with a PLA requirement?
2. Is your firm union or non-union?
3. Has your firm previously worked on a project which included a PLA?
4. Do you have knowledge that a PLA has been used in the local area on projects of this kind within the last 3-6 years?  If so, please provide supporting documentation with the following items:
   1. Project Name and Location
   2. Project Description
   3. Project Cost – Initial Cost Estimate vs. Actual Final Cost
   4. Was the project completed on time?
   5. Number of craft trades present on the project?
   6. Were there any challenges experienced during the project (delays, investigations, safety issues, labor shortages, management/organizational issues, etc.)?
5. How much time do you anticipate for submission of a PLA with a proposal in accordance with FAR Clause 52.222-33? 
6. What market share does union labor have in the Anchorage, Alaska geographical area?
7. Would a PLA contribute to cost savings on the JBR050 project?  If so, how?
8. Could a PLA minimize risk to the Government on the JBR050 project?  If so, how?
9. Are there ways a PLA would increase costs on the JBR050 project?  If so, how?
10. Are there skilled labor shortages in the area this project will be performed for those crafts that will be needed to complete this referenced project?
11. Are there time sensitive issues/scheduling requirements that would affect the rate at which this construction project should be completed?

Please limit your responses to NO MORE THAN THREE (3) PAGES IN LENGTH.

LETTERS SIMPLY INDICATING SUPPORT FOR OR OPPOSITION TO LABOR UNIONS AND/OR PLAs DO NOT OFFER ANY USEFUL INFORMATION AND WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

After review of the responses to this special notice, the Government intends to decide on whether to pursue an exception to the mandatory use of a PLA or not.  The Government will not contact the responders for clarification of information provided.  This survey is for planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a Request for Proposal or as an obligation on the part of the Government.  The Government does not intend to award a contract based on this market survey or otherwise pay for the requested information.  The Government will not provide a debriefing on the results of this survey.  All information will be held in a confidential manner and will only be used for the purposes intended. 

Please provide your comments via email to Theresa Afrank, at [email protected], and or Michelle Nelsen, at [email protected]  NO LATER THAN 31 October 2024.

Contracting Office Address:

ATTN:  CEPOA-CT

P.O. Box 6898

JBER, Alaska 99506-6898

United States

Place of Performance:

Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (Fort Richardson), Alaska

Primary Point of Contact:

Theresa Afrank

[email protected]

Fax:  907-753-2739