Design-Bid-Build (DBB) Construction of a Base Perimeter Security Fence, Rygge Air Station, Norway
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 (USACE) Europe District (NAU) anticipates soliciting a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Design-Bid-Build (DBB) contract for the Construction of a Base Perimeter Security Fence at Rygge Air Station, Norway. This project aims to enhance base security with a new fence and patrol road. The solicitation is expected to be released around mid-March 2026.
Scope of Work
The project involves the construction of a Type A welded wire mesh base perimeter fence, surmounted by 3-strands of barbed wire with an outward-facing 45-degree angled outrigger, signage, and clear zones. The fence will cover areas of irregular terrain. Additionally, the work includes an unpaved (gravel) security patrol road. Supporting facilities encompass site development, conduit for future connection to lighting and intrusion detection systems (IDS), storm drainage, and landscaping.
Contract & Timeline
- Agency: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Europe District (NAU)
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Design-Bid-Build (DBB)
- NAICS: 238990 – All Other Specialty Trade Contractors
- Magnitude: Between $5,000,000 and $15,000,000
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted, full and open basis. Small and Small Disadvantaged Business requirements are waived due to the OCONUS location.
- Anticipated Solicitation Release: On or about mid-March 2026
- Pre-Proposal Site Visit: Expected end of March 2026 (actual dates in solicitation)
- Place of Performance: Rygge Air Station, Norway
Evaluation
The Government intends to use a best value trade-off source selection process. This approach allows for consideration of non-cost factors alongside cost/price, enabling the Government to award to other than the lowest-priced or highest technically rated proposal to achieve the best overall value.
Additional Notes
Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov/ prior to award. The Request for Proposal (RFP) and all amendments will be available via internet access only on the SAM website (www.sam.gov) and the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) website (https://piee.eb.mil/). The Government reserves the right to cancel the solicitation. All inquiries should be directed to the USACE NAU Contracting Office.