EAFB B-21 Alert Facility
ID: W9128F25SM016Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW071 ENDIST OMAHAOMAHA, NE, 68102-4901, USA

NAICS

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220)

PSC

CONSTRUCTION OF MISCELLANEOUS BUILDINGS (Y1JZ)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/e6974462ae6148fd9ddb1a0dd21c544c/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the US Army Corps of Engineers-Omaha District, is seeking capable contractors for the upcoming B-21 Alert Facility project at Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota. This project involves the construction of a 22,000 square foot lodging and readiness facility, along with an Aerospace Ground Equipment Warm Storage Facility, utilizing a design-bid-build approach. The work will include the demolition of existing structures, the construction of new facilities with specialized foundations, and adherence to military construction standards, including sustainability and antiterrorism requirements. Interested contractors must demonstrate substantial experience with similar projects and possess bonding capability of at least $50 million for single jobs. Responses to the Sources Sought Notice are due by 2:00 PM on January 28, 2025, and should be directed to James Willett at james.r.willett@usace.army.mil, with a copy to Brittany Gull at brittany.c.gull@usace.army.mil. The anticipated award date for the construction contract is in the second quarter of fiscal year 2026.

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    W9128F25SM016 - Sources Sought B-21 Alert Facility.docx
    The Sources Sought Notice #W9128F25SM016 by the US Army Corps of Engineers-Omaha District aims to gauge the availability of capable small and other businesses for the upcoming B-21 Alert Facility project at Ellsworth AFB. This future solicitation will utilize a design-bid-build (DBB) approach for constructing a 22,000 sq ft lodging and readiness facility alongside an Aerospace Ground Equipment Warm Storage Facility. The project involves demolishing existing structures, constructing new facilities with special foundations, and ensuring alignment with various military construction standards, including sustainability and antiterrorism requirements. Contractors responding to this notice must provide specified company information, demonstrate substantial experience with similar construction projects, and show bonding capability of at least $50M for single jobs. The anticipated construction contract award is scheduled for the second quarter of fiscal year 2026. Responses are limited to 12 pages and must address the details of prior similar projects, including project costs and construction complexities. The government emphasizes that this notice does not equate to a formal solicitation and will not reimburse any costs incurred by respondents.
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