Runway Repairs at Manas International Airport (MIA), Kyrgyzstan

NOTE: THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS FOR MARKET RESEARCH PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION OR REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP). THIS NOTICE DOES NOT OBLIGATE THE GOVERNMENT TO ANY CONTRACT AWARD. THIS NOTICE DOES NOT RESTRICT THE GOVERNMENT AS TO THE ULTIMATE ACQUISITION APPROACH. RESPONSES TO THIS MARKET SURVEY SHALL BE FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THE GOVERNMENT WILL NOT REIMBURSE RESPONDENTS FOR ANY COSTS INCURRED IN PREPARATION OF A RESPONSE TO THIS NOTICE.


1. CONTRACT INFORMATION: The Middle East District (MED), of the Transatlantic Division (TAD), US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is evaluating the ability of business to perform construction projects at Manas International Airport (MIA). While the Government is not required to set-aside any overseas design/build or construction projects for Small Businesses, the Government is performing market research in order to specifically determine if small businesses possess the capability to execute these requirements.

It is anticipated that a solicitation announcement will be published in the Federal Business Opportunities in the near future. The solicitation will consist of multiple Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINS), which are Firm Fixed Price with options. The estimated cost of this Construction project is between $25,000,000 and $100,000,000 with an estimated period of performance of 365 days after issuance of the Notice to Proceed.

2. PROJECT INFORMATION: The United States Army Corps of Engineers has the requirement to construct the following project:

Repair 124,000SM of runway, in 2 phases while maintaining restricted flight operations. Phase 1 - reconstructs the west end of the runway and the concrete turnaround area. Phase 2 - reconstructs the east end of the runway and the concrete turnaround area. Work will include demolition and replacement of the existing concrete, excavation, site preparation, airfield lighting, airfield painting, and all necessary work for a complete and usable facility.


3. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: The decision to reserve award for qualified small business is being considered pending the evaluation of responses to this sources sought announcement. The Government is seeking to identify qualified sources under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) either singly or as part of an assembled team.

All Interested firms should complete the attached Capability Statement and return it via e-mail to Maria.L.Martin@usace.army.mil and Robyn.Ratchford@usace.army.mil in the following format: Submission should be received within seven (7) days from this announcement and should not exceed ten (10) one-sided, 8-1/2" X 11" pages. The submission should address all questions in the attached capability statement and your ability to perform the work stated in the project information section of this notice.


NO HARD COPY OR FACSIMILE SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Cover letters and extraneous materials (brochures, etc.) will not be considered. Questions concerning submissions should be directed to Maria L. Martin, Contract Specialist at 540-665-4077, Maria.L.Martin@usace.army.mil or Robyn Ratchford, Acquisition Management Specialist at 540-665-3676, Robyn.Ratchford@usace.army.mil. Personal visits to discuss this announcement will not be scheduled.