Military Working Dog Kennel Hunter Army Airfield, Savannah, Georgia
Overview
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PSC
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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 US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Savannah District, solicited bids for the construction of a Military Working Dog (MWD) Kennel at Hunter Army Airfield, Savannah, Georgia. This was an 8(a) Set-Aside opportunity for a Firm Fixed Price contract. The final bid due date was May 19, 2026, with a virtual public bid opening held on the same day. The bid abstract has since been uploaded.
Scope of Work
The project involves constructing an approximately 11,000 SF SOF Military Working Dog Kennel. This facility includes kennel administration offices, a veterinary exam and surgical suite, an isolation area, an operating room, a TA-50 locker area, latrines with showers, a tack room, food preparation and storage areas, and indoor and outdoor kennels. Built-in systems comprise fire alarm/mass notification, fire suppression, HVAC, energy management control, electrical systems, and communications networks. Supporting facilities include site preparation, utilities, vehicle parking, access drives, curb and gutter, sidewalks, storm drainage, landscaping, and other site improvements. The scope also included the demolition of an old kennel adjacent to the site.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Set-Aside: 8(a) Set-Aside (FAR 19.8)
- Product Service Code: Y1AZ (Construction Of Other Administrative Facilities And Service Buildings)
- Place of Performance: Hunter Army Airfield, Savannah, GA
Key Amendments & Clarifications
- Amendment 0005 (May 12, 2026): Extended the bid due date to May 19, 2026, at 11 AM EDT, and issued revised specifications and drawings.
- Amendment 0004 (May 1, 2026): Added RFO 52.222-90 clause.
- Amendment 0003 (April 30, 2026): Removed specific DFARS clauses (252.204-7008, -7012, -7019, -7020, -7021, -7025).
- Amendment 0002 (April 13, 2026): Included new documents such as asbestos/lead surveys, Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment (FF&E), Structural Interior Design (SID), and Veterinary Equipment. Clarified that bidders must complete updated bid acceptance schedules and sign the SF-30 for Amendment 0001.
- Q&A Report (May 5, 2026): Clarified that only 8(a) program participants could be considered. Noted that the government would not provide a sales tax exemption certificate and would contract separately for underground primary conduit. Provided details on material selections and smoke control systems.
- Site Visit: A pre-proposal site visit was held on April 9, 2026, with minutes and sign-in sheets uploaded on April 13, 2026.
Status Update
The virtual public bid opening for this solicitation occurred on May 19, 2026. A signed bid abstract, detailing bids received from multiple offerors, was uploaded to SAM.gov on May 21, 2026, indicating the solicitation phase is complete.