F35 SPECIAL ACCESS PROGRAM FACILITY (SAPF)
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
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 has issued a Solicitation for the construction of an F-35 Special Access Program Facility (SAPF) at Ebbing Air National Guard Base, Fort Smith, Arkansas. This project involves building a mission planning facility with controlled workspace for secure flight planning and training. Responses are due January 30, 2026.
Scope of Work
This project entails the construction of a Squad Operations Mission Planning Facility designed to provide:
- Controlled workspace compliant with ICD 705 for secure flight planning and training.
- Unclassified aircrew training and administrative spaces.
- Aircrew Flight Equipment (AFE) storage and maintenance areas.
- A Step Desk to support combat crew functions.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (Construction)
- Product Service Code: Y1BZ (Construction Of Other Airfield Structures)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: January 30, 2026, 7:00 PM UTC
- Published: January 16, 2026, 7:15 PM UTC
Evaluation
Specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in the provided information.
Additional Notes
Interested parties should review the provided documents, including instructions for the PIEE Solicitation Module, the Department of Defense Procurement Toolbox, and web-based training for PIEE. Primary contact for this opportunity is Markeith Berry (markeith.j.berry@usace.army.mil, 817-886-1031).