Ft. Lee Obstacle Course Sources Sought
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, Norfolk District, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice for the design-bid-build construction of a Confidence Obstacle Course (CFOC) and a sheltered bleacher area with lightning protection at Fort Lee, Prince George County, Virginia. This is for informational purposes only to determine industry interest and capability, not a request for competitive proposals. Responses are due by July 6, 2026.
Project Scope
The project involves constructing a CFOC with twenty-four obstacle stations, directional and obstacle signage, and a 10 ft maneuver trail. It also includes clearing and constructing a Tactical Assembly Area (TAA) of approximately half an acre, an entrance trail, and adding gravel/fill for drainage and leveling. Facilities must be constructed for a minimum 40-year lifespan, adhering to DoD's Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC 1-200-02) for energy efficiency and integrated building systems. The proposed site is located northeast of the open training area, with access from Range Road.
Contract Details
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research (future contract anticipated as Firm-fixed-price)
- Magnitude of Construction Cost: $5,000,000 - $10,000,000
- NAICS Code: 236220 – Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (Small Business Size Standard: $45M)
- Set-Aside: None specified; open to all interested firms regardless of business size.
Submission Requirements
Interested firms must submit a capabilities statement package, no more than 3 pages, single-spaced, 12-point font minimum. Key information to include:
- Offeror's name, addresses, points of contact, CAGE code, UEI, and e-mail.
- Business size and designations (e.g., Small Business, 8(a), HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned, Woman Owned).
- Bonding capability (construction bonding level per contract and aggregate).
- Primary nature of business and demonstrated experience in similar work.
- Two to three examples of successful similar projects within the past five years, detailing current percentage of construction complete, completion date, scope, size, dollar value, and portion/percentage of self-performed work.
Submission Deadline
Responses must be sent electronically to katelyn.e.kahle@usace.army.mil, with a copy to michael.hagerty@usace.army.mil, by July 6, 2026, at 6:00 PM ET. Hard copy responses will not be considered.
Additional Notes
This is for market research only; no award will be made from this notice, and the Government will not reimburse costs incurred in preparing a response. No solicitation exists, and unsolicited proposals or telephone inquiries will not be accepted.