Construction of B-21 Radio Frequency (RF) Hangar, Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District intends to solicit and award a Design-Bid-Build (DBB) contract for the new construction of B-21 Radio Frequency (RF) Hangar, Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri

The Government proposes to issue a firm fixed price type contract for this project.

THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE IS FOR MARKET RESEARCH AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. THIS DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT TO AWARD A CONTRACT FROM RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT, NOR DOES IT OBLIGATE THE GOVERNMENT TO PRODUCE A SOLICITATION IN THE FUTURE.  ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY INTERESTED PARTIES IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY AND NO MONETARY COMPENSATION WILL BE PROVIDED FOR RESPONSE PREPARATION OR FOLLOW UP REQUESTS.

The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to obtain insight into the interest, capabilities, and qualifications of firms to perform a firm fixed price Design-Bid-Build construction type contract of this magnitude and to determine if there is adequate competition to compete and successfully perform.

The scope of this Design-Bid-Build (DBB) contract to Construct a Radio Frequency/Measurements Hangar Facility with one aircraft position and all associated back shops, material storage, and administrative and facility support spaces. The facility will consist of both unclassified and classified spaces for a total square footage of 5,345 square meter (57,532 square feet). Structure will feature a new reinforced concrete foundation by replacing the paved area east of the existing Phase Hangar (Building 9), a metal roof, metal siding panels on steel framing and girts above a masonry cavity wall and Concrete Masonry Unit wall assembly around the base of the facility, and powered steel sliding hangar doors. The project will also include supporting facilities such as utilities, pavements, site improvements, and other necessary infrastructure to have a complete and usable facility.

ACQUISITION STRATEGY

The Government anticipates a three years, firm fixed price type contract for this project. The selection will use a single phase RFP using FAR Part 15 Trade-Off procedures resulting in award that is determined to be the most beneficial to the Government.

The magnitude of this project is between $25,000,000.00 and $100,000,000.00.

The applicable North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) for this procurement is 236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction which has a $45M size standard.

COVER LETTER:

1. Offeror's name, address, point of contact, phone number, and e-mail address.

2. Firm's Unique Entity Identifier.

3. Offeror's interest in providing a proposal if a solicitation is issued.

4. Offeror's capability to perform a contract of this magnitude and complexity.

5. Offeror's type of business and business size in accordance with the NAICS code 236220.

6. If a Small Business, specify if your company is any of the following: (a) Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB); (b) HUBZone Small Business; (c) 8(a) Small Business concern; or (d) Woman-owned Small Business.

SOURCES SOUGHT QUESTONS:

1. Prior Experience. Prior experience with construction of projects that have similar scope and magnitude. Provide an example of a project with a summary for the construction of an aircraft hangar with the capacity to hold large aircraft at a military installation or public/private airfield within the last (10) ten years by including as much of the following information as possible:
   • Dollar amount of the contract.
   • Design-Bid-Build construction experience.
   • Large commercial or military aircraft hangar to include utilities, site improvements, pavements, communications infrastructure, security, and other supporting work.
   • Brief description of the technical requirements of that project.
   • Description of the work that was performed and whether it was self-performed or performed by a subcontractor; if performed by a subcontractor, identify subcontractor.
   • Indication of how long the services took to complete from start to finish.
   • Name, address, point of contact and phone number of customer organization for which the work was done.

       2.  Joint Venture information, if applicable - existing and potential.

       3.  Bonding Capability. Construction bonding level per contract and aggregate construction bonding level, both expressed in dollars.

Contractors may submit examples of work done by a subcontractor if that subcontractor intends to enter into a letter of commitment with the contractor.

The response must be specific to the qualifications listed above to show that the respondent is qualified and possesses the necessary skills, experience, and capabilities. If a response does not clearly demonstrate that the respondent meets the qualifications, possess the necessary skills, experience, and capability the response will not be considered as confirmed capability for the purposes of market research which will be used to support procurement planning initiatives.

Please respond by March 28, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. local time, with response limited to nine (9 pages), including cover letter. Send your response to David Miller via email, david.f.miller@usace.army.mil

There will be a webinar host soon that will go over the project. If you are interested in attending this webinar, please register by sending an email to both michael.g.france@usace.army.mil and david.f.miller@usace.army.mil. You email should include who the company is and a good email for who we should send the invite to.