Sources_Sought_Notice__Force_Protection_Bunker_Construction_(CENTCOM_AOR).pdf

SOURCES SOUGHT TECHNICAL SYNOPSIS / MARKET SURVEY

United States Army Central (USARCENT) / Area Support Group – Jordan (ASG-J) Directorate of Public Works (DPW) Requirement Title: Multi-Site Indirect Fire (IDF) Concrete Bunker Construction & Installation Classification Code: Y1PZ – Construction of Other Defense Facilities NAICS Code: 236220 – Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (or 238990 – All Other Specialty Trade Contractors) Anticipated Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Notice Type: Sources Sought / Market Research

1. GENERAL INFORMATION & DISCLAIMER

This is a SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS conducted for market research and acquisition planning purposes only, pursuant to FAR Part 10 (Market Research). This announcement does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Quote (RFQ), Invitation for Bid (IFB), or an obligation on the part of the United States Government (USG) to issue a solicitation or award a contract.

The USG is not seeking proposals at this time and will not accept unsolicited proposals.

Responders are advised that the USG will not reimburse any costs associated with providing information, attending conferences, or preparing responses to this announcement. All submissions will become the property of the USG and will not be returned.

2. BACKGROUND & PURPOSE

In accordance with the FY26 Base Operations Support-Integrator (BOS-I) Matrix, Area Support Group – Jordan (ASG-J) acts as the Servicing Agency for this requirement on behalf of U.S. Army Central (USARCENT).

Due to elevated regional force protection conditions, there is an urgent, high-priority requirement to replace non-standard personnel protection shelters (e.g., converted shipping containers) and provide standardized precast reinforced concrete Indirect Fire (IDF) bunkers. The objective is to safeguard U.S. and Coalition service members operating in potentially hostile environments across multiple countries in the USCENTCOM Area of Responsibility (AOR).

The USG is conducting market research for eight (8) calendar days to identify qualified, capable, and licensed construction and engineering firms with immediate cross-border and local mobilization capabilities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the State of Israel, and the Republic of Lebanon.

3. SCOPE OF REQUIREMENT & TECHNICAL PARAMETERS

The prospective contractor(s) shall provide all engineering, degreed/licensed technical oversight, labor, management, materials, tools, heavy equipment, transportation, logistics, security badging, survey, testing, and supervision necessary to deliver, assemble, backfill, and commission a total of seventeen (17) standardized IDF bunkers across five (5) distinct sites.

3.1 Country-Specific Site Allocations

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA): Five (5) Bunkers total across two (2) separate installation sites.

State of Israel: Ten (10) Bunkers total across one (1) primary installation site.

Republic of Lebanon: Two (2) Bunkers total across two (2) separate installation sites.

(Specific base installation names and coordinates will be provided to verified, eligible offerors upon solicitation release).

3.2 Key Technical Specifications (Summary from SOWs)

Structural Shell: Each bunker consists of three (3) sections of precast, reinforced concrete C-channel / 3-sided culverts (conforming to ASTM 1433 or equivalent host-nation standard).

• Minimum Concrete Compressive Strength: 3,500 PSI (𝐶𝐶24/30 MPa).

• Reinforcement Grade: 60 KSI (420 MPa) deformed rebar.

• Minimum Concrete Cover: 5cm.

• Lifting Strands: 3/8-inch (9.53mm) PC strands, Grade 270 KSI (1,860 MPa).

• Units must be joined tight with no gaps between segments.

Blast & Fragmentation Protection (Alaska Barriers):

• Sourcing and installation of reinforced concrete Alaska Barriers (3.0 m height, approximate mass 6.1 tons/piece) positioned at entry/exit points 1 meter from bunker entrances (or 4′ 6″/137cm from C-channel base).

• Welded/bolted base metal brackets to secure sniper screens.

Hardening & Revetment (Sandbagging):

• Roof Protection: Minimum three (3) overlapping interlocking courses of sandbags providing at least 18 inches (45.75cm) of cover.

• Wall Protection: Exterior sandbag revetment with a minimum width of

1.2 meters (and Alaska barrier sandbagging to 1 m width × 2 m height).

Blast / Bulkhead Doors:

• Steel bulkhead protective entrance doors installed in accordance with structural drawings.

• Doors must be filled with concrete or compacted sand following placement.

• Fitting/bolting hardware installed with through-bolt load-distribution washers;

installation to occur no earlier than the 28-day concrete cure time.

Site Preparation, Demolition & Surveys:

• Performance of professional land surveys to verify underground utilities and boundary limits prior to excavation.

• Demolition, clear, and haul-away of existing non-standard bunkers, T-walls, or scrap obstacles with approved off-base disposal permitting.

Quality & Submittals:

• Submission of 60%, 90%, and 100% design drawings signed by a licensed Professional Engineer (PE).

• Submittal of manufacturer compressive and flexural test cylinder reports prior to delivery.

• AF Form 3000 material approvals, Operations & Maintenance (O&M) manuals, 5-year spare parts listings, and As-Built drawings (.DWG and

.PDF).

4. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE & OPERATIONAL CONSTRAINTS

Strict Period of Performance: 45 Calendar Days total per country/site task order:

• Days 1–15: Base access coordination, security vetting/badging, land survey, pre-construction conference, and submittal reviews.

• Notice to Proceed (NTP): Issued no later than Day 15 post-award.

• Days 16–45: Construction, delivery, assembly, door installation, backfill/sandbagging, and final inspection.

Rapid Procurement Window: Due to extreme operational urgency (Soldiers currently at risk using non-standard containerized shelters), the subsequent solicitation is anticipated to have an expedited 3-day quote turnaround window.

Security & Vetting: Full compliance with installation Force Protection Conditions (FPCON), NCIC-III/TSDB background checks, and badging protocols for foreign national (FN) and local national (LN) workforces within host nations.

5. CAPABILITY STATEMENT SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

Interested firms possessing the qualifications, certifications, regional supply chains, and mobilization capability are invited to submit a Capabilities Package (maximum 8 pages) demonstrating their ability to fulfill this requirement. Responses must directly address the following areas:

Section A: Company Profile

1. Company Name, Address, Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code, and

Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) in SAM.gov.

2. Primary Point of Contact (Name, Title, Phone, Email).

3. Business Size and Status (e.g., U.S. Large/Small Business, Local National Vendor, Joint Venture).

4. Physical operating offices, precast fabrication facilities, or established partnerships in:

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia State of Israel Republic of Lebanon

Section B: Technical & Sourcing Capabilities

5. Precast Concrete Sourcing: Detail your supply chain and capacity to cast, test (28-day break tests), transport, and crane-set ASTM 1433-compliant C-channels and 6.1-ton Alaska barriers in the target regions within the 45-day window.

6. Blast Door Fabrication: Capability to procure or manufacture reinforced steel blast/bulkhead doors meeting Army specifications.

7. Engineering Staff: Confirmation of licensed civil/structural engineers on staff to certify 60%/90%/100% shop drawings and calculations.

Section C: Relevant Past Performance Provide up to three (3) recent examples (performed within the last 3–5 years) of similar military, force protection, or heavy civil construction projects in OCONUS / CENTCOM locations. Include:

Contract/Project Title and Dollar Value.

Customer / Agency (e.g., USACE, ARCENT, Navy, State Dept, Host Nation).

Scope summary (quantities of bunkers, T-walls, earthworks).

Performance period and verification of on-time delivery.

Section D: Mobilization & Schedule Feasibility

8. Confirm ability to respond to a formal solicitation within a 3-day submission window.

9. Address how your firm will meet base access badging and complete all installation tasks within the 45-day period of performance.

10. State whether you are bidding on all three country packages as a complete multi-country requirement or if your capabilities are restricted to specific countries (e.g., Israel only, Saudi Arabia only, or Lebanon only).

6. RESPONSE TIMELINE & CONTACT INFORMATION

Responses must be submitted electronically in Adobe PDF format no later than Wednesday 25 November 2026 at 3:00 pm Arabian Standard Time (AST).

Submit Responses To:

• Contracting Officer / Contract Specialist: Hector.g.vega.civ@army.mil

• Technical Points of Contact (ASG-Jordan DPW):

• CPT Jakeisha S. Harrison, Deputy Director Public Works, ASG-J Email: jakeisha.s.harrison.mil@army.mil |

• MAJ Joseph T. Schmuelling, Director Public Works, ASG-J Email: joseph.t.schmuelling.mil@army.mil | Subject Line in Email:

RESPONSE: Sources Sought – Multi-Site IDF Bunker Construction

(ASG-J / FY26)

(End of Sources Sought Notice)

6. RESPONSE TIMELINE & CONTACT INFORMATION