Synopsis W9128F26RA006 SAOC 35%-RTA

Quick Summary

The Department of the Army (W071 ENDIST OMAHA) is seeking Architect-Engineer (A-E) services for the 35% to Ready-to-Advertise (RTA) design of the Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC) 2-Bay Maintenance Hangar at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska. This is an Unrestricted opportunity for a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract, with an estimated construction cost exceeding $500,000,000. SF330 submissions are due January 30, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Central time.

Scope of Work

• Project: Design of a fully enclosed 280,200 SF 2-bay maintenance hangar to accommodate two Boeing 747-8i aircraft.
• Facility Components: Includes an Aircraft Maintenance Unit (AMU), 8,000 SF of consolidated tool kit (CTK) space, and 8,000 SF of contractor logistics support (CLS) supply space.
• Design Elements: Concrete foundation, steel high bay, metal roof, dual bridge crane, motorized hangar doors, fire alarm and suppression systems, and necessary support areas (administrative, tool room, supply, shop, locker, break areas, secure space).
• Site Work: Utilities, pavements, site improvements, communications, airfield pavement access, storm water retention, storm drainage, and lighting.
• Special Considerations: Facility will be constructed in an area with a high water table and will incorporate appropriate cybersecurity measures for control systems. Design must comply with DoD Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) 1-200-01 and DoD antiterrorism/force protection requirements per UFC 4-010-01.
• Deliverables: Complete design documents, interior design, parametric and construction cost estimating (using MCACES MII), specifications in SPECSINTACT, and Advanced Modeling (BIM, CIM, GIS, CAD).
• Review Process: Design review comments and responses via U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Review Management System ProjNet/DrChecks.

Contract Details

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP)
• Period of Performance: 6 years (2-year base for design, 4-year option for Construction Phase Services (CPS)).
• Estimated Construction Cost: Greater than $500,000,000.
• Anticipated Award: June/July 2026.
• NAICS Code: 541330 (Other Architect And Engineering Services), with a size standard of $25,500,000 in annual receipts.

Eligibility & Submission

• Set-Aside: Unrestricted (open to all businesses regardless of size).
• Small Business Requirements: Large businesses must comply with FAR clause 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (required with price proposal).
• Registration: Firms must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and complete a VETS-1442 report.
• Submission Format: SF330 (Architect-Engineer Qualifications).
• Submission Method: Electronically via email or DoD SAFE Access File Exchange (SAFE).
• Submission Deadline: January 30, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Central time.
• ProjNet Bidder Inquiry: The inquiry period will close January 20, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. CT. Registration in ProjNet is required for inquiries.

Evaluation Criteria

• Primary: Specialized Experience and Technical Competence, Professional Qualifications, Past Performance, Knowledge of Locality, Capacity.
• Secondary (Tiebreaker): Small Business Participation, Geographic Proximity, Volume of DoD A-E Contract Awards.

Additional Notes

• A conceptual 35% design is being developed under a separate contract and will be provided.
• This synopsis was updated on January 12, 2026.