Construct Air Traffic Control (ATC) Tower
Overview
Buyer
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Set Aside
Original Source
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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 to identify qualified firms for the Design-Bid-Build (DBB) construction of a new Air Traffic Control (ATC) Tower and demolition of the existing tower at Ft Riley, Kansas. This project is anticipated to be a single, firm fixed-price contract with a magnitude between $25,000,000.00 and $100,000,000.00. Responses are due by March 10, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. local time.
Scope of Work
The project involves constructing a 10-story ATC Tower, including a control cab, offices, conference room, breakroom, electrical and mechanical rooms, radar simulator room, and associated utility and site work. This encompasses concrete foundations, steel framing, masonry walls, metal roof, fire detection/suppression, HVAC, electrical, telecommunication systems, backup power, elevator, utilities, sidewalks, access drive, grading, and site improvements. Demolition of the existing ATC Tower and associated structures is also required. Construction must comply with DoD Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) 1-200-01, 1-200-02, and 4-010-01.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Anticipated Contract Type: Single Firm Fixed-Price (DBB)
- Magnitude: $25,000,000.00 - $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, 11:00 a.m. local time
- Published: February 20, 2026
Response Requirements
Interested firms should submit a response (limited to nine pages) including:
- Company information (name, address, POC, UEI, business type/size).
- Confirmation of interest in submitting a proposal if a solicitation is issued.
- Demonstration of capability for a project of this magnitude.
- Prior Experience: Portfolio of at least three relevant projects within 10 years, demonstrating experience as prime contractor for 10+ story ATC Tower/similar DBB construction, working on/near active airfields (FAA/Army regs), and tower demolition.
- Joint Venture: Details if applicable.
- Bonding Capability: Per contract and aggregate construction bonding levels.
Additional Notes
This is for market research only and does not constitute a solicitation. A Project Labor Agreement (PLA) may be required post-award. Responses should be emailed to Dale Coleman (dale.e.coleman@usace.army.mil), CC Stephanie Kretzer and Jane Bramel.