Earthwork Services at Mihail Kogălniceanu Airbase (MKAB), Romania
SOL #: W912PB26QA055Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview
Buyer
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Dept Of The Army
0409 AQ HQ CONTRACT
APO, AE, 09114, United States
Place of Performance
Mihail Kogălniceanu, Romania
NAICS
Site Preparation Contractors (238910)
PSC
Site Preparation (F021)
Set Aside
No set aside specified
Original Source
Timeline
1
Posted
Apr 21, 2026
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Last Updated
May 6, 2026
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Submission Deadline
May 15, 2026, 7:00 AM
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Army is soliciting proposals for Earthwork Services at Mihail Kogălniceanu Airbase (MKAB), Romania. This non-personal services contract requires restoring approximately 9.8 kilometers of land previously used as an anti-tank ditch and fighting positions to its original natural condition. The government anticipates awarding a single Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract. Proposals are due May 15, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, and supervision to:
- Remove non-natural materials (e.g., concertina wire, posts, pickets) from approximately 9.8 km of military defense line.
- Deconstruct artificial land barriers and return land to original condition.
- Backfill approximately 3 km of tank ditch.
- Grade all land to a level natural grade, covering approximately 3.2 km of military defense line.
- Technical specifications include filling in 12-inch lifts, compacted to 90% maximum dry density.
- Develop and maintain an effective quality control program.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP)
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted
- NAICS Code: 238910 (Site Preparation)
- Period of Performance: June 1, 2026, to June 30, 2026, with a potential 30-day option.
- Place of Performance: Mihail Kogălniceanu Airbase (MKAB), Romania.
- Site Survey Data: Perimeter 9,820.72m, Area 139,428.62 sq m, Elevation 91.24m (min) to 109.97m (max).
Submission & Evaluation
- Site Visits: Scheduled for April 30, 2026, and May 7, 2026, at 0900 Local Time at MKAB Building P 1203. Attendance confirmation required by April 22, 2025 (for 1st visit) or April 29, 2025 (for 2nd visit).
- Questions Due: May 11, 2026, by 10:00 AM EET.
- Proposal Due: May 15, 2026, by 10:00 AM EET.
- Submission: Via email to the Points of Contact.
- Evaluation Factors: Technical Approach, Past Performance, and Price. Non-price factors combined are significantly more important than Price. Award will be made to the responsible offeror providing the best value.
- Anticipated Award Date: May 18, 2026.
- Required Components: Signed SF 1449, Unique Entity Identification number, proposal addressing PWS elements, performance timeline, and past performance history. Proposals must be in English.
Special Requirements
- Contractor must provide a Contract Manager and an alternate.
- Compliance with installation access, security policies, OSHA, and EU safety regulations.
- Contractor is responsible for obtaining all necessary permits and managing waste disposal.
People
Points of Contact
Dustin HesskampPRIMARY
Edgardo RamirezSECONDARY