Virtual Industry Day
USACE will host a virtual industry day to brief
potential offerors on project requirements, evaluation criteria, and submission
procedures. The session, which will be streamed live, is intended to give
interested contractors a clear understanding of the scope of work, including
civil engineering, structural steel, and mechanical systems required to support
an aircraft hangar. In addition to the online briefing, USACE has scheduled
an on‑site visit to CSL Comalapa for April 16.
Site Visit
The visit is open to all firms that have expressed interest
in the solicitation. Participants can meet with USACE representatives, tour existing
facilities, and assess logistical considerations, including site access,
utilities, and local construction regulations.
Hangar Requirements
The USACE is calling for a single-bay structure covering
approximately 2,800 square meters. The hangar is intended to accommodate either
a Lockheed C-130 Hercules or a Boeing P-8 Poseidon, providing space for routine
upkeep, repairs, and inspections. In addition to the primary aircraft bay, the
project includes administrative offices, dedicated storage areas for materials
and tools, and an expanded parking apron to accommodate aircraft awaiting
service.
Cooperative Security Location
The Comalapa facility is one of two U.S. CSLs in the Latin
America and Caribbean region – the other is in Honduras. Formerly known as
Forward Operating Locations, CSLs enable U.S. and partner‑nation aircraft to
operate from existing airfields without establishing permanent bases.
According to U.S. Southern Command, which oversees the CSLs,
the Comalapa site supports multinational efforts to combat transnational
organized crime, particularly illicit drug trafficking. U.S. Navy personnel
manage day‑to‑day operations at the site, while detection and monitoring
aircraft conduct surveillance missions to track suspect aircraft and vessels.
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