REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE OPERATIONS AND ACADEMIC TRAINING CENTER
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 (USACE), Little Rock District, is conducting a Sources Sought / Market Research to identify qualified contractors for the construction of a Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Training Center at Ebbing Air National Guard Base (ANGB) in Fort Smith, Arkansas. This project supports the bed down of the F-35 aircraft for the Republic of Singapore. Responses are due by March 3, 2026, 12:00 PM Central Time.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves constructing two multi-story, steel-framed buildings: an Academic Training Center and a Squadron Operations Facility. These facilities will feature brick veneer, rigid insulation, low slope membrane roofs, and various internal spaces including classrooms, flight simulators, conference rooms, administrative areas, and support spaces. The project also includes the integration of Building Information Systems, Fire Life Safety Systems, Electronic Security Systems, and Utility Control Systems. Supporting facilities encompass site development, utilities, lighting, paving, parking, landscaping, and storm drainage. All construction must comply with Department of Defense Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) 1-200-01 for permanent construction and UFC 4-010-01 for antiterrorism/force protection.
Contract Details
This is a Sources Sought notice for a project with an estimated period of performance of 36 months. The estimated construction price range is between $140,000,000 and $180,000,000. The Product Service Code is Y1AZ (Construction Of Other Administrative Facilities And Service Buildings).
Eligibility & Set-Aside
This market research encourages participation from all business sizes, including Small Business, Section 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, and WOSB firms. The acquisition may be set-aside for the 8(a) program, which would require 8(a) firms to have a bona fide office in the geographical area. The applicable NAICS Code is 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) with a Small Business Size Standard of $45 million annual revenue.
Submission & Evaluation
Interested contractors must submit capability statements via email. Submissions should include information on 3-10 past contracts within the last five years, demonstrating specific experience in secure boundary/RF shielding construction, F-35 pilot training facilities (>$25M), Secured Facility Projects to ICD 705 Standards, and successful building accreditation. The narrative must detail project specifics, customer satisfaction, certifications, and bonding capacity. Firms must also provide company name, address, point of contact, and business size.
Deadlines & Contact
Responses must be received via email no later than March 3, 2026, at 12:00 PM Central Time. Telephone responses will not be accepted. Primary Contact: Timothy Pighee, timothy.a.pighee@usace.army.mil, 501-340-1270.