Laydown Site Preparation Project - Karup, Denmark (Horizontal Construction)
Overview
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Set Aside
Original Source
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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 is conducting market research via a Sources Sought notice for a Laydown Site Preparation Project in Karup, Denmark. This project involves horizontal construction for a new Deployable Airbase System (DABS) laydown site, with an anticipated magnitude between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000. The purpose is to identify qualified firms and gather feedback on acquisition strategy. Responses are due by April 8, 2026.
Project Scope
The project entails constructing a new laydown area, including concrete tent pads, a gravel bed (approximately 30,957 square meters), site improvements, and utility connections. This infrastructure will support Deployable Air Base System (DABS) sets for 550 personnel, accommodating various shelters (billet, latrine, shower, laundry, kitchen, command operations, MWR) for United States Air Force (USAF) contingency operations. Supporting facilities include site development, electrical power, domestic water, wastewater, and storm drainage.
Anticipated Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (for market research only)
- Anticipated Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price, Design-Bid-Build construction contract
- Estimated Value: $1,000,000 - $5,000,000
- Anticipated Duration: 365 calendar days from Notice to Proceed (estimated January 2027)
- Anticipated Solicitation Release: May 2026
- Anticipated Pre-Proposal Site-Visit: June 2026
- Anticipated Contract Award: Mid-October 2026
- Set-Aside: None specified
Submission Requirements
Interested vendors must submit a brief capabilities statement as a single PDF, referencing W912GB26X1AT4 in the subject line. The statement must include:
- Company information (name, address, POC, email, CAGE, UEI).
- A completed Experience / Capability Worksheet (provided as an attachment) detailing experience in the past ten years with similar construction projects, including:
- Demolition, environmental remediation, and site preparation.
- Civil work (site layout, grading, drainage, utilities).
- Site layout (standoff distances, circulation, parking).
- Horizontal concrete construction.
- Grading and drainage for storm events.
- Potable water distribution and sewer collection designed to Denmark Standards, including connections by Karup Utility.
- Knowledge of quality control, scheduling, and safety procedures, especially those similar to USACE projects.
- Capability for bonding and performing construction in Denmark, specifically Karup.
- Any constraints for acquisition planning and contract execution.
- Feedback on the acquisition strategy (e.g., RFP LPTA/Tradeoff, IFB, sole source).
Response Details
- Response Due: April 8, 2026, by 11:00 HRS CEST.
- Submit To: Adam Shevock (adam.t.shevock@usace.army.mil) and Jordan Quantock (Jordan.M.Quantock3@usace.army.mil).
- Note: This is for market research; no commitment to issue a solicitation or award. Submissions will not receive feedback.