SOURCES SOUGHT Air Traffic Control Tower at Mountain Home Air Force Base

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Seattle District, is issuing a Sources Sought announcement for the design and construction of a new 13,941-square-foot Air Traffic Control Tower at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho, with capabilities submissions due August 4, 2026. This is a market-research announcement only; no formal solicitation has been issued, no funds are available for proposal preparation, and submission is entirely voluntary. The Government is contemplating a Two-Phase Design-Build to Budget (DB2B) procurement and will determine small-business construction work set-aside eligibility based on responses received.

The scope encompasses design and construction of a new control tower to replace the existing aging facility, including demolition of current Tower B3600 and Simulator B3601. The new tower must accommodate a minimum of six controller stations plus standing and maneuvering space for five additional trainers, with supporting spaces including a simulator room, offices, administrative areas, training rooms, and building support facilities. Relocation will provide clear visibility of the entire flight pattern and ground movement areas with close proximity to supporting facilities. The estimated period of performance is approximately 730 calendar days.

The budgeted amount is $32 million under NAICS Code 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), with a small-business size standard of $45 million. In the Two-Phase DB2B approach, the Government emphasizes performance requirements and innovative solutions, with price as the least important evaluation factor. The Request for Qualifications will develop a short list of three firms representing the best qualified teams within project budget.

Interested small businesses must submit capabilities packages limited to 10 pages (excluding joint venture and bonding information) by 2:00 PM PDT on August 4, 2026, to russell.j.armstrong@usace.army.mil with a courtesy copy to susan.f.newby@usace.army.mil. Subject line must read "Capability Air Traffic Control Tower at MHAFB, ID." Submissions should include examples of similar past projects completed within the last seven years and identify proposed subcontracting opportunities by small-business category.