Hot Cargo Loading Area at McGuire AFB, Burlington County, NJ.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District, intends to issue a solicitation for the construction of a Hot Cargo Loading Area (HCLA) at Joint Base-MDL in Burlington County, New Jersey. This project involves converting two nonfunctioning HCLA pads into a single pad compliant with Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC). Work includes the installation of airfield pavement and 50-foot asphalt shoulders designed to accommodate C-5 and 747 aircraft, featuring 19.5-inch Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) with a 6-inch cement treatment base and 8-inch cement modified subgrade. Additional requirements include the construction of a taxiway with 25-foot shoulders connecting to Taxiway Lima, shoulder lighting, pavement markings, exterior lighting, and a de-icing area with specialized drainage and containment systems.

This requirement is identified under solicitation number W912DS26BA020 and is classified under NAICS 236220, Commercial and Institutional Building Construction, and PSC Y1BD, Construction of Airport Runways and Taxiways. The project magnitude is estimated between $15 million and $30 million. The government intends to award a Firm Fixed Price contract through a full and open competition. The performance period is established at 720 calendar days and will involve phased construction.

The response deadline for this pre-solicitation notice is May 29, 2026. The primary point of contact for the New York District office is Mohenda R. Surage. As of the current update on May 14, 2026, there are no attachments associated with this notice. All work will be performed at the McGuire Air Force Base site located in Burlington City, New Jersey.