Advance Notice: Construction of Wheeler Sack Army Airfield (WSAAF) Lighting Upgrade Fort Drum, NY

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Solicitation number
W912DS25RA003
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

Place of performance
Fort Drum, New York 13602, United States

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About this opportunity

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District has issued a Special Notice for a significant construction project at Fort Drum, NY. The notice outlines an upcoming solicitation for a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract to upgrade the Wheeler Sack Army Airfield's lighting infrastructure. The project is expected to be valued between $25 million and $100 million and will be conducted through a full and open competition. The solicitation is planned for advertisement in May 2025, with a contract award anticipated by August 2025. The contract will be classified under the NAICS code 237310 for Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction.

The primary objective of this project is to comprehensively upgrade the airfield's infrastructure, including installing a new lighting vault, runway lighting fixtures, electrical systems, concrete duct bank, and repaving a section of the main runway. Contractors should note the contract will span 852 calendar days and requires phased implementation to maintain continuous mission operations. The project demands a strong site superintendent and involves multiple construction trades. Eligibility is open to contractors capable of executing complex, multi-phase infrastructure work, with no specific set-aside restrictions. Potential bidders must be prepared to handle sophisticated electrical, paving, and utility infrastructure installations while ensuring minimal disruption to ongoing military airfield activities. The project represents a significant opportunity for construction firms with expertise in large-scale military infrastructure development.

Notice text

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District intends to issue a solicitation package seeking to award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract for the construction of a project at Fort Drum, NY. The project magnitude is between $25,000,000 and $100,000,000. 

This will be a full and open competition solicitation.

Summary of Work:

This construction project will install a major lighting infrastructure upgrade at the Wheeler Sack Army Airfield and will also repave a section of the main runway.  The work includes construction of an airfield lighting vault, runway lighting fixtures, electrical infrastructure, concrete duct bank, utilities, HVAC, airfield paving, runway lighting and controls, site excavation, and restoration.  All construction trades required.  The project will need to be done in phases as mission operations must continue throughout the construction. A strong site superintendent will be required.  

This project is planned for advertisement starting in May 2025, with an award planned for by August 2025.

The contract duration will be 852 calendar days for the entire project with phasing work involved.  The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is for general construction; 237310 for Highway, Street and Bridge Construction.

Notice history

Notice Type Posted
Construction of Wheeler Sack Army Airfield (WSAAF) Lighting Upgrade Fort Drum, NY Latest solicitation Solicitation
This notice Special Notice
Sources Sought: Construction of Wheeler Sack Army Airfield (WSAAF) Lighting Upgrade Fort Drum, NY Original Pre-Solicitation

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