Earthwork Services at Mihail Kogălniceanu Airbase (MKAB), Romania
SOL #: W912PB26QA055Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview
Buyer
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Dept Of The Army
0409 AQ HQ CONTRACT
APO, AE, 09114, United States
Place of Performance
Mihail Kogălniceanu, Romania
NAICS
Site Preparation Contractors (238910)
PSC
Site Preparation (F021)
Set Aside
No set aside specified
Original Source
Timeline
1
Posted
Apr 21, 2026
2
Submission Deadline
May 15, 2026, 7:00 AM
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 Department of the Army is soliciting proposals for Earthwork Services at Mihail Kogălniceanu Airbase (MKAB), Romania. This Unrestricted opportunity seeks to restore approximately 3.2 kilometers of land, previously used as an anti-tank ditch with fighting positions, to its original natural condition. The government anticipates awarding a single Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract. Proposals are due May 15, 2026, at 10:00 AM EET.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all necessary personnel, equipment, supplies, and supervision to:
- Remove all non-natural materials (e.g., concertina wire, posts, pickets) from approximately 3.2 km of military defense line.
- Deconstruct artificial land barriers and return approximately 1.7 km of land to its original condition.
- Backfill identified tank ditches (approximately 1.5 km) to their original natural condition.
- Grade all 3.2 km of land, including barrier, ditch, and fighting positions, to a level natural grade.
- Performance standards include filling in 12-inch lifts, compacted to a minimum of 90% of maximum dry density. The contractor must also develop and maintain an effective quality control program.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP)
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted
- NAICS Code: 238910 (Site Preparation)
- Period of Performance: June 1, 2026, to June 30, 2026, with an option to extend for an additional 30 days.
- Place of Performance: Mihail Kogălniceanu Airbase (MKAB), Romania.
Submission & Evaluation
- Site Visits: Two site visits are scheduled for April 30, 2026, and May 7, 2026, at 09:00 AM Local Time at MKAB Building P 1203. Interested vendors must confirm attendance by April 22, 2025 (for Site Visit 1) or April 29, 2025 (for Site Visit 2) by providing specific attendee information. A maximum of two representatives per offeror may attend.
- Questions Due: May 11, 2026, by 10:00 AM EET.
- Proposal Due: May 15, 2026, by 10:00 AM EET. Proposals must be submitted via email to the Points of Contact and must be in English. Offerors are required to complete and submit Standard Form 1449.
- Evaluation: Award will be made to the responsible offeror providing the best value to the Government. Evaluation factors are Technical Approach, Past Performance, and Price, with non-price factors combined being significantly more important than Price. The government may award to a higher-priced offeror if technical or past performance superiority warrants the additional cost.
- Anticipated Award Date: May 18, 2025 (Note: This year seems incorrect, likely a typo in the source document).
Points of Contact
- Primary: Dustin Hesskamp (dustin.a.hesskamp.mil@army.mil)
- Secondary: Edgardo Ramirez (edgardo.a.ramirezmorales.mil@army.mil, 912-767-8894)
People
Points of Contact
Dustin HesskampPRIMARY
Edgardo RamirezSECONDARY
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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Posted: Apr 21, 2026