Construct Air Traffic Control (ATC) Tower
Overview
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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, Kansas City District, is conducting market research via a Sources Sought notice for the Design-Bid-Build (DBB) construction of a new 10-story Air Traffic Control (ATC) Tower and demolition of the existing tower at Ft Riley, Kansas. This notice aims to identify qualified firms capable of performing a project of this magnitude, which is estimated between $25,000,000 and $100,000,000. Responses are due by March 10, 2026.
Scope of Work
The project involves the construction of a new 10-story ATC Tower, including a control CAB, offices, conference room, breakroom, electrical and mechanical rooms, and a radar simulator room. The scope also covers associated utility and site work, such as concrete foundations, steel framing, masonry walls, metal roof, fire detection/suppression, HVAC, electrical, telecommunication systems, backup electrical generation, elevator, utilities, sidewalks, access drive, grading, and other site improvements. Additionally, the demolition of the existing ATC Tower and associated structures is required. All construction must adhere to DoD Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) 1-200-01, 1-200-02, and 4-010-01.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research (anticipates a single firm fixed price DBB contract via Best Value RFP)
- Magnitude: $25,000,000.00 to $100,000,000.00
- NAICS: 236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (Size Standard: $45M)
- PSC: Y1BA - Construction Of Air Traffic Control Towers
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage)
- Response Due: March 10, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. local time
- Published: February 20, 2026
- Note: A Project Labor Agreement (PLA) may be required post-award.
Submission Requirements
Interested firms must submit a response limited to nine (9) pages, including a cover letter. The cover letter should include offeror name, address, point of contact, phone, email, Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), interest in proposing, capability for project magnitude/complexity, business type/size (NAICS 236220), and small business designations (SDVOSB, HUBZone, 8(a), WOSB) if applicable.
Respondents must provide a portfolio of at least three (3) relevant projects completed within the last ten (10) years, demonstrating experience as a prime contractor in:
- DBB construction of an ATC Tower or similar 10+ story structure.
- Working on or near an active airfield, adhering to FAA and Army regulations.
- Demolition of towers or similar structures. For each project, details such as title, location, client, contract dollar amount, technical requirements, work performed (self-performed/subcontracted), and period of performance are required. Details on any Joint Venture and bonding capability (per contract and aggregate) must also be provided. Responses should be emailed to Dale Coleman (dale.e.coleman@usace.army.mil), with CC to Stephanie Kretzer and Jane Bramel.
Additional Notes
This is a Sources Sought notice for market research and planning purposes only. It does not constitute a solicitation or a commitment to award a contract. Information submitted is voluntary, and no compensation will be provided. The government will use this information to determine competition levels and finalize the acquisition strategy.