J&A Posting for North Old Erbil International Airport Building Renovation

The Special Notice published by the Department of the Army Corps of Engineers on September 30, 2023 regards justification and approval documents for two sole-source construction contracts in Erbil, Iraq. The first contract supports renovation of the North Old Erbil International Airport building with a 240-day base period and seven option periods. The second is for construction of the Erbil Airbase Aviation Task Force ramp with a 150-day base period and a 30-day option period, totaling 180 days.

The justification documents support sole-source awards for critical construction activities at Erbil Airbase in Iraq. The first contract is for renovation of the North Old Erbil International Airport building, while the second regards construction of the Erbil Airbase Aviation Task Force ramp. Bidders must submit proposals by September 30, 2023, and the Corps cites authority under FAR 6.302-1(a)(2) to award contracts to the only responsible source able to meet requirements. Eligibility is not restricted by set-aside provisions. The Special Notice provides details to support time-sensitive sole-source construction projects for facilities and infrastructure upgrades at the airbase.