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 Department of the Army, USACE Fort Worth District, has issued a Solicitation for the construction of an F-35 Special Access Program Facility (SAPF) at Ebbing Air National Guard Base, Fort Smith, AR. This project involves building a Squad Operations Mission Planning Facility to support secure flight planning, aircrew training, and administrative functions. Amendment 0004 has been issued, providing significant updates to specifications, drawings, and extending the response deadline. Proposals are due by February 20, 2026.
Scope of Work
The project entails the construction of a facility designed to provide controlled workspace for ICD 705 compliant secure flight planning and training. it will also include unclassified aircrew training and administrative spaces, aircrew flight equipment storage and maintenance areas, and a STEP desk to support combat crew functions for the F-35 program. The Product Service Code is Y1BZ (Construction Of Other Airfield Structures).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Agency: Department of Defense, Department of the Army, W076 ENDIST FT WORTH
- Product Service Code: Y1BZ (Construction Of Other Airfield Structures)
- Set-Aside: Not provided
- Published Date: February 18, 2026
- Response Due: February 20, 2026, at 7:00 PM UTC
Key Amendments (Amendment 0004)
Amendment 0004, posted January 23, 2026, introduces several critical updates:
- Deadline Extension: The hour and date for receipt of offers has been extended.
- Pedestrian Control Equipment (Section 11 14 00): Detailed technical specifications for turnstiles, including materials (stainless steel), dimensions, components (blade rotor, enclosure, barrier), operation (bi-directional electric, access control integration), installation, and training requirements.
- Finishes Schedules (Section 09 06 00): Comprehensive color schedules for all exterior finishes (brick, metal, mortar, glass, paint, trim, roof) and interior finishes (floor, base, wall, ceiling, window treatment, and miscellaneous items like partitions, casework, and signage).
- Drawings: A complete set of updated drawings, including preliminary embellishment schedules, master plant schedules for various bid options, tree section tables, and planter details. These revisions address bidder inquiries and provide essential visual details for the project scope.
Submission Impact
Bidders must acknowledge receipt of Amendment 0004. It is crucial to thoroughly review all updated specifications and drawings to ensure proposals accurately reflect the latest requirements for materials, components, fabrication, installation, operational details, and finish selections. Any changes to previously submitted offers must reference this amendment and be received before the new deadline.