NASA has taken a significant step in supporting its facilities in California with the award of a major construction contract. The contract, known as the Western Regional Multiple Award Construction Contract, will provide a range of construction services to NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, and the Ames Research Center in California’s Silicon Valley.
Contract Details
The contract is an indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity, firm-fixed-price contract, which means that NASA can issue task orders to the contract awardees as needed. The contract has a potential value of $450 million over a five-year period, making it a substantial investment in the region’s infrastructure. The contract awardees are a diverse group of small businesses, including Abide International Inc., Able Heating and Air Conditioning, and Anderson Burton Construction Inc., among others.
Scope of Work
The contract covers a broad range of construction services, including general construction, modification, maintenance and repair, and demolition. The contract also includes new construction of buildings and facilities that incorporate Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) practices and building information modeling (BIM) to support efficient and sustainable project execution. This means that the new facilities will be designed and built with energy efficiency and environmental sustainability in mind, reducing NASA’s carbon footprint and supporting its commitment to environmental stewardship.
Benefits and Implications
The award of this contract is expected to have a positive impact on the local economy, as it will create jobs and stimulate economic growth in the region. The contract will also support NASA’s mission to drive advances in science, technology, and exploration, by providing modern and efficient facilities for its researchers and engineers. Furthermore, the use of LEED practices and BIM will help to reduce the environmental impact of NASA’s facilities, supporting the agency’s commitment to sustainability.
Contract Awardees
The contract awardees are a diverse group of small businesses, including:
- Abide International Inc.
- Able Heating and Air Conditioning
- Anderson Burton Construction Inc.
- Anna Lisa Luna Construction
- Barkley Andross Corporation
- Bibro Construction Company Inc.
- CM Construction Services
- CMS Construction Inc.
- FASONE
- G-1 Lead Builders JV LLC
- Gideon USA
- Good-men Roofing & Construction Inc.
- Groundlevel Construction Inc.
- IPI Construction Inc.
- Innovative Project Solutions Inc.
- Ironwood Commercial Builders Inc.
- J.I. Garcia Construction Inc.
- JG Contracting
- Lead Builders Inc.
- Martinez Construction Services
- MX Construction Inc.
- OCS Construction Services Inc.
- Patricia I. Romero Inc., doing business as Pacific West Builders
- Gustav Keoni, doing business as Precision Construction
- Prime MIK JV LLC
- Spectrum Builders and Renovations Inc.
- Sea Pac Engineering Inc.
- Sergent Construction
- Souza Construction Inc.
- TLI Construction Inc.
The award of this contract is a significant investment in NASA’s facilities in California, and is expected to have a positive impact on the local economy and the environment. As the contract awardees begin work on the various projects, it will be interesting to see how the contract unfolds and what benefits it brings to the region.
The contract is also a testament to NASA’s commitment to supporting small businesses and promoting diversity and inclusion in its contracting practices. By awarding the contract to a diverse group of small businesses, NASA is helping to stimulate economic growth and create jobs in the region, while also supporting its mission to drive advances in science, technology, and exploration.
Source: nasa.gov.
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