B21 Low Observable/Radio Frequency Hanger (LO/RF)
Overview
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Place of Performance
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Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Fort Worth District has issued a Sources Sought notice for the construction of a B21 Low Observable/Radio Frequency (LO/RF) Hangar at Dyess Air Force Base, TX. This is a market survey to identify interested and capable firms, including small businesses, for preliminary planning purposes. The project has a target price range of $280M to $300M. Responses are due by March 19, 2026.
Project Scope
The requirement involves constructing a new 95,529 SF Low Observable Corrosion Control Hangar and a Radio Frequency Facility for the B-21 weapons system.
- Hangar: Steel frame, masonry walls, metal roof, secure spaces, and cybersecurity measures.
- RF Facility: Reinforced concrete foundation, steel frame, metal roof, and powered hangar doors.
- Both facilities will include fire protection, climate control, backup power, and RF shielding.
- Additional Work: Metal storage building, fenced staging area, and concrete pad for fuel tank storage.
- Site Preparation: Clearing, grading, demolition of five existing buildings, utility rerouting, and improvements to roadways and parking.
- Utilities: Provision of new power, water, gas, sewer, and fiber optics.
- Temporary Facilities: For displaced B4111 occupants.
- All work must meet DoD standards for security, anti-terrorism, and cybersecurity.
Contract Details & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Market Survey)
- NAICS: 236220, Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (Small Business Size Standard: $45,000,000)
- Product Service Code: Y1BZ, Construction of Other Airfield Structures
- Target Price Range: $280M to $300M
- Estimated Duration: 1,217 calendar days
- Anticipated Acquisition Strategy: Best Value Tradeoff (FAR 15.101-1)
- Project Labor Agreements (PLA): This project is subject to PLA requirements, and respondents must address specific PLA-related questions.
- Response Due: March 19, 2026
- Anticipated Solicitation Issuance: 1Q FY27
- Estimated Proposal Due: 2Q FY27
Response Requirements
Interested firms must submit a response, limited to 5 pages, including:
- Firm's contact information, Unique Entity Identifier (UEI).
- Confirmation of interest in bidding.
- Experience (at least 3 examples within the past 5 years, including project description, customer, and dollar value).
- Business size (LB, SB, 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or WOSB).
- Intent for Joint Venture or other arrangements.
- Bonding capacity (per contract and aggregate).
- Responses to 8 specific PLA-related questions.
Important Notes
This is for information only and is not a solicitation. No contract will be awarded from this notice. Firms must be active in SAM to be eligible for future awards.