Federal contracts in Hawaii for small trade businesses

What: Replace roof and hatches at Hilo Air Traffic Control Tower (ITO ATCT), 102 Ailolo Street, Hilo, Hawaii 96720. Exact scope and timeline for work are in attached Statement of Work (Revised Version in Amendment 0003). Buyer: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Where: Hilo, Hawaii Deadline: October 27, 2026 Who can bid: Any responsible business may bid, including large businesses. No set-aside for small or disadvantaged businesses. Key requirements: Site visit strongly encouraged (October 14 or 15, 2026; advance notice required). Not stated in the notice summary: bonding, insurance, wage determination, past performance requirements. Check before bidding: (1) Full scope of work and performance timeline in the Revised Statement of Work (Amendment 0003). (2) Bonding, insurance, and wage determination requirements in Section L and attached specifications. Next step: Email questions in writing to Linda.Hennequant@faa.gov with SIR number 697DCK-26-R-00437 in subject line (must arrive 4 days before deadline). Schedule a site visit by emailing Chad.S.Sakumoto@faa.gov or B.Decosta@faa.gov at least 2 days in advance.

What: Upgrade fire detection system at federal prison. Supply equipment, materials, labor for complete construction. Project estimated $5-10 million. Period of performance: see notice. Buyer: Federal Bureau of Prisons Where: FDC Honolulu, 351 Elliott Street, Honolulu, HI 96819 Deadline: November 4, 2026 Who can bid: Small businesses only (SBA set-aside). This is two-step bidding: only American Alarm Co., Inc. and Elite Pacific Construction, Inc. may submit Step-Two bids after passing Step-One technical review. Key requirements: Site visit required July 21, 2026. Bid bond required for Step-Two. Performance and payment bonds (100%) required before Notice to Proceed. Prevailing wage determination applies. SAM.gov registration with MPIN required to access locked documents. Next step: If not already Step-Two invited, you cannot bid. If invited, submit Step-Two sealed bid by November 4, 2026, 2:00 pm CST with required bonds.