F-35 Special Access Program Facility (SAPF), Ebbing ANGB, Fort Smith, Arkansas
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- W9126G26RA001
- Agency
-
ENDIST Fort Worth
US Army Corps of Engineers, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 236220 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
- Place of performance
- Fort Smith, Arkansas 72902, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Fort Worth District has published a Special Notice soliciting comments from the construction community regarding the potential use of Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) for the F-35 Special Access Program Facility (SAPF) at Ebbing Air National Guard Base in Fort Smith, Arkansas. This market survey pertains to a large-scale construction project exceeding $35 million that will construct a secure facility providing controlled workspace for ICD 705 compliant secure flight planning and training, unclassified aircrew training and administrative space, aircrew flight equipment storage and maintenance, and step desk support for combat crew functions. The facility is designed to support up to three foreign countries using separate secure systems and includes comprehensive infrastructure such as concrete floor slabs on pile foundation, structural steel frame, brick masonry finish walls, lightning protection, fire detection and suppression systems, and intrusion detection capabilities. This notice specifically clarifies that it is not a request for proposal, request for quote, or invitation for bid, and no solicitation, specifications, or drawings are available at this time.
The primary purpose of this Special Notice is to gather industry feedback on whether implementing a Project Labor Agreement would advance the federal government's interest in achieving economy and efficiency in federal procurement for this specialized military construction project. Contractors must submit their responses via email to MAJ Ngoh Terence and Nicholas Johnston by 2:00 p.m. on July 17, 2025, addressing ten specific questions that cover topics including local PLA usage, skilled labor shortages, time-sensitive scheduling requirements, and potential cost implications. The survey seeks detailed information about how PLAs might impact project efficiency, pricing, and proposal preparation timelines, with particular attention to labor market conditions in the Fort Smith, Arkansas area. No specific eligibility criteria are outlined for participation in this market survey, as it appears open to all members of the construction community who can provide relevant insights into Project Labor Agreement implementation for this type of secure military facility construction.
Notice text
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Update #2 · Latest ·
PROJECT LABOR AGREEMENTS (PLAs) SPECIAL NOTICE
Title: W9126G26RA001, F-35 Special Access Program Facility (SAPF), Ebbing ANGB, Fort Smith, Arkansas
The Corps of Engineers Fort Worth District is soliciting comments from the construction community addressing the potential use of Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) from large scale construction projects (exceeding $35 million). This market survey is being posted for the construction of the F-35 Special Access Program Facility (SAPF), Ebbing ANGB, Fort Smith, Arkansas.
THIS IS A PROJECT LABOR AGREEMENT SURVEY ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL, REQUEST FOR QUOTE, OR INVITATION FOR BID. THERE WILL NOT BE A SOLICITATION, SPECIFICATIONS, OR DRAWINGS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.
Background / Scope Summary:
This project will Construct an F-35 Special Access Program Facility providing controlled workspace for ICD 705 compliant secure flight planning and training, unclassified aircrew training and administrative space, aircrew flight equipment storage and maintenance, and step desk to support combat crew functions. The facility is segregated to support up to three foreign countries using separate secure systems. The facility includes concrete floor slabs and footings on pile foundation, structural steel frame, brick masonry finish walls, concrete decking, and a combination pitched standing seam metal and flat roof. The facility has lightning protection, fire detection and suppression, intrusion detection, and all required supporting facilities to provide a complete and usable facility including utilities, pavements, site improvements, and communication support. Privatized utility connection fees are included in their respective supporting facilities line item. Facility will be designed as permanent construction in accordance with Department of Defense Unified Facilities Criteria 1-200-01. This project will comply with Department of Defense antiterrorism/force protection requirements per Unified Facilities Criteria 4-010-01. Air Conditioning: 195 Tons.
Project Labor Agreement:
See the below for the Project Labor Agreement submittal requirements.
Please provide your comments via e-mail to the Contract Specialist, MAJ Ngoh Terence at terence.k.ngoh@usace.army.mil and courtesy copy the Contracting Officer, Nicholas Johnston at nicholas.i.johnston@usace.army.mil no later than 2:00 p.m., 17 July 2025.
All,
Please respond to the questions below by 1400 CST on 17 July 2025.
1. Do you have knowledge that a PLA has been used in the local area on projects of this kind? If so, please provide supporting documentation.
2. Are you aware of skilled labor shortages in the area for those crafts that will be needed to complete the referenced project? If so, please elaborate and provide supporting documentation where possible.
3. Are you aware of time sensitive issues/scheduling requirements that would affect the rate and price at which the referenced project should be completed? If so, please elaborate and provide supporting documentation where possible.
4) Identify specific reasons for the referenced project why or how you believe a PLA would Advance the Federal Government’s interest in achieving economy and efficiency in Federal procurement.
5) Identify specific reasons for the referenced project why or how you believe a PLA would not advance the Federal Government’s interest in achieving economy and efficiency in Federal procurement.
6) Identify any additional information you believe should be considered on the use of a PLA on the referenced project.
7) Identify any additional information you believe should be considered on the non-use of a PLA on the referenced project.
8) Would the addition of PLA requirements for the the Ebbing SAPF change your decision to submit a proposal if adequate time were given to prepare revised proposals?
9) How much time do you anticipate will be needed to revise your proposal to meet the PLA requirement?
10) Do you anticipate a significant price increase with implementation of the PLA requirement?
Update #1 ·
PROJECT LABOR AGREEMENTS (PLAs) SPECIAL NOTICE
Title: W9126G26RA001, F-35 Special Access Program Facility (SAPF), Ebbing ANGB, Fort Smith, Arkansas
The Corps of Engineers Fort Worth District is soliciting comments from the construction community addressing the potential use of Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) from large scale construction projects (exceeding $35 million). This market survey is being posted for the construction of the F-35 Special Access Program Facility (SAPF), Ebbing ANGB, Fort Smith, Arkansas.
THIS IS A PROJECT LABOR AGREEMENT SURVEY ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL, REQUEST FOR QUOTE, OR INVITATION FOR BID. THERE WILL NOT BE A SOLICITATION, SPECIFICATIONS, OR DRAWINGS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.
Background / Scope Summary:
This project will Construct an F-35 Special Access Program Facility providing controlled workspace for ICD 705 compliant secure flight planning and training, unclassified aircrew training and administrative space, aircrew flight equipment storage and maintenance, and step desk to support combat crew functions. The facility is segregated to support up to three foreign countries using separate secure systems. The facility includes concrete floor slabs and footings on pile foundation, structural steel frame, brick masonry finish walls, concrete decking, and a combination pitched standing seam metal and flat roof. The facility has lightning protection, fire detection and suppression, intrusion detection, and all required supporting facilities to provide a complete and usable facility including utilities, pavements, site improvements, and communication support. Privatized utility connection fees are included in their respective supporting facilities line item. Facility will be designed as permanent construction in accordance with Department of Defense Unified Facilities Criteria 1-200-01. This project will comply with Department of Defense antiterrorism/force protection requirements per Unified Facilities Criteria 4-010-01. Air Conditioning: 195 Tons.
Project Labor Agreement:
See the below for the Project Labor Agreement submittal requirements.
Please provide your comments via e-mail to the Contract Specialist, MAJ Ngoh Terence at terence.k.ngoh@usace.army.mil and courtesy copy the Contracting Officer, Nicholas Johnston at nicholas.i.johnston@usace.army.mil no later than 2:00 p.m., 17 July 2025.
All,
Please respond to the questions below by 1400 CST on 17 July 2025.
1. Do you have knowledge that a PLA has been used in the local area on projects of this kind? If so, please provide supporting documentation.
2. Are you aware of skilled labor shortages in the area for those crafts that will be needed to complete the referenced project? If so, please elaborate and provide supporting documentation where possible.
3. Are you aware of time sensitive issues/scheduling requirements that would affect the rate and price at which the referenced project should be completed? If so, please elaborate and provide supporting documentation where possible.
4) Identify specific reasons for the referenced project why or how you believe a PLA would
Advance the Federal Government’s interest in achieving economy and efficiency in Federal
procurement.
5) Identify specific reasons for the referenced project why or how you believe a PLA would
not advance the Federal Government’s interest in achieving economy and efficiency in Federal
procurement.
6) Identify any additional information you believe should be considered on the use of a PLA on the referenced project.
7) Identify any additional information you believe should be considered on the non-use of a PLA on the referenced project.
8) Would the addition of PLA requirements for the solicitation W9126G25R11FG for the VA Parking Garage change your decision to submit a proposal if adequate time were given to
prepare revised proposals?
9) How much time do you anticipate will be needed to revise your proposal to meet the PLA
requirement?
10) Do you anticipate a significant price increase with implementation of the PLA
requirement?
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| PLA SAM Post corrected.docx | DOCX document | |
| PLA. SAM Post..docx | DOCX document |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| This notice | Special Notice | |
| F-35 Special Access Program Facility (SAPF), Ebbing ANGB, Fort Smith, Arkansas | Pre-Solicitation |
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