REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE OPERATIONS AND ACADEMIC TRAINING CENTER
Overview
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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), Little Rock District, is conducting a Sources Sought to identify qualified contractors for the construction of a Foreign Military Sales (FMS) F-35 Training Center at Ebbing Field ANG in Fort Smith, Arkansas. This market research aims to determine industry interest and capabilities for this significant project, which includes two multi-story buildings. Responses are due March 3, 2026.
Scope of Work
The project involves the construction of two distinct multi-story, steel-framed buildings with brick veneer: an Academic Training Center and a Squadron Operations Facility. These facilities will support the FMS F-35 program and include spaces for training classrooms, flight simulators, conference rooms, administrative areas, bathrooms, storage, break rooms, communications, mechanical/electrical spaces, and janitor's closets. Key systems to be integrated include 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. The design must adhere to Department of Defense Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) 1-200-01 and antiterrorism/force protection requirements per UFC 4-010-01.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Estimated Period of Performance: 36 months
- Estimated Construction Price Range: $140,000,000 to $180,000,000
- NAICS Code: 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction)
- Small Business Size Standard: $45 million annual revenue
- Response Due: March 3, 2026, at 12:00 PM Central Time
- Published Date: January 30, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
Interested contractors must submit capability statements via email. Submissions should include information from 3-10 past contracts within the last five years, demonstrating specific experience in: secure boundary/RF shielding construction, F-35 pilot training facilities (with contract values exceeding $25M), Secured Facility Projects to ICD 705 Standards, and successful building accreditation. The narrative must detail project name, location, customer, contractor roles, type of work, timeliness, dollar value, customer satisfaction, certifications, and bonding capacity. Firms must also provide company name, address, point of contact, and business size.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
All business sizes (Small Business, Section 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB) are encouraged to participate. The acquisition may be set-aside for the 8(a) program, requiring 8(a) firms to have a bona fide office in the geographical area.