Northwest Arkansas National Airport Electrical System Assessment RFP 2026
Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport AuthorityAirport Authority · AR- Due
- May 8, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Primary contact
- Brett Meek
- (479) 787-0896
The 30-second brief
Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA) is seeking proposals from qualified electrical engineering firms for a comprehensive assessment of its electrical systems. The assessment will focus on lightning strike and power outage vulnerabilities, battery backup and solar integration, and recommendations for resilience, safety, compliance, and modernization.
Comprehensive report summarizing findings and system deficiencies, Electrical As-Builts and Inventory, Electrical secondary service site plan, Electrical risk matrix, Priority-based recommendations, Schematic one-line diagrams, Budgetary cost estimates for remedial actions, Roadmap for phased improvements including solar/battery resiliency planning
Understanding of scope and technical quality of approach, Relevant airport and energy resiliency experience, Personnel qualifications and capacity to deliver, Fee structure and value, References from comparable projects
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Summary
Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA) is seeking proposals from qualified electrical engineering firms for a comprehensive assessment of its electrical systems.
The assessment will focus on lightning strike and power outage vulnerabilities, battery backup and solar integration, and recommendations for resilience, safety, compliance, and modernization.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
5- Understanding of scope and technical quality of approach
- Relevant airport and energy resiliency experience
- Personnel qualifications and capacity to deliver
- Fee structure and value
- References from comparable projects
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
8- Comprehensive report summarizing findings and system deficiencies
- Electrical As-Builts and Inventory
- Electrical secondary service site plan
- Electrical risk matrix
- Priority-based recommendations
- Schematic one-line diagrams
- Budgetary cost estimates for remedial actions
- Roadmap for phased improvements including solar/battery resiliency planning
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Airport site electrical drawings and layout, Required federal contract provisions
- Submit to
- flyxna.com
- Scope location
- Northwest Arkansas
- Reported agency
- Northwest Arkansas National Airport
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport Authority?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is May 8, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: flyxna.com. For questions, contact Brett Meek.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport Authority in AR, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Brett Meek at (479) 787-0896. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Comprehensive report summarizing findings and system deficiencies, Electrical As-Builts and Inventory, Electrical secondary service site plan, Electrical risk matrix, Priority-based recommendations, Schematic one-line diagrams, Budgetary cost estimates for remedial actions, Roadmap for phased improv. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Understanding of scope and technical quality of approach, Relevant airport and energy resiliency experience, Personnel qualifications and capacity to deliver, Fee structure and value, References from..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport Authority?
All active and historical solicitations from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport Authority are tracked and searchable. As a airport authority agency, Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport Authority regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Airport site electrical drawings and layout, Required federal contract provisions. Review the full document from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport Authority for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Northwest Arkansas. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.