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 market research via a Sources Sought notice for the construction of a Republic of Singapore Operations and Academic Training Center at Ebbing Field ANG in Fort Smith, Arkansas. This facility will support the bed down of the F-35 aircraft. Responses are due by March 3, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves the construction of two distinct multi-story buildings:
- Academic Training Center: Designed for F-35 program training, including classrooms, flight simulator spaces, conference rooms, and administrative areas.
- Squadron Operations Facility: Providing administrative and support spaces for F-35 operations.
Both buildings will feature steel-framed construction with brick veneer, rigid insulation, and metal panel elements. They will include insulated windows, slab-on-grade foundations, and low-slope membrane roofs. Interior spaces will encompass lobbies, storage, break rooms, communications, mechanical, electrical, and janitorial facilities. The project also includes Building Information Systems, Fire Life Safety Systems, Electronic Security Systems, and Utility Control Systems. Sustainability measures are incorporated. Supporting facilities cover site development, utilities, lighting, paving, parking, landscaping, and storm drainage. Construction will adhere to Department of Defense Unified Facilities Criteria 1-200-01 and antiterrorism/force protection requirements (UFC 4-010-01).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Product Service Code: Y1AZ (Construction Of Other Administrative Facilities And Service Buildings)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: March 3, 2026, 6:00 PM EST
- Published: January 30, 2026
- Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE, DEPT OF THE ARMY, W076 ENDIST LITTLE ROCK
Evaluation
This notice is for information gathering purposes only to identify interested and capable contractors. It does not constitute a solicitation or guarantee future award.
Additional Notes
Interested parties should review the full description for detailed requirements. Contact Timothy Pighee at timothy.a.pighee@usace.army.mil or 501-340-1270 for inquiries.