F-35 FTU ADAL B333 Fuel Cell

The City of Klamath Falls is seeking Statements of Qualifications (SQ) from firms capable of providing architect‑engineering design services for the construction of an F‑35 Formal Training Unit (FTU) ADAL B333 fuel‑cell hangar and associated interior renovations at the Crater Lake – Klamath Regional Airport, a facility leased to the Air National Guard. The effort is a professional‑services procurement focused on design, not construction, and will progress through 35 %, 65 %, 95 % and 100 % design milestones with a target design completion in mid‑2027. The solicitation emphasizes compliance with DoD Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), Air National Guard Engineering Technical Letter 24‑02, and additional requirements from the 173rd Fighter Wing. • Scope: Architectural and engineering design of a new 5,900 sf dual‑bay fuel‑cell hangar, HVAC upgrades, lightning‑protection, and interior renovation of ~2,500 sf for locker rooms and restrooms. • Requirements: Must follow UFC standards, ANG ETL 24‑02, and specific technical appendices; includes coordination with real‑property, civil‑engineering, and airport authorities. • Process: RFQ for SQs with deadline 9 Oct 2026; selection and interview notification by 16 Oct 2026; design phases to conclude by June 2027, after which a construction IFB will be issued. • Funding: Design award total $1.427 M; construction estimate ~ $14 M with a target maximum construction cost of $12.2 M. • Evaluation: Points‑based criteria covering capability, UFC familiarity, past performance, key personnel, schedule adherence, and understanding of project‑specific challenges.