Military Working Dog Kennel Hunter Army Airfield, Savannah, Georgia
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Savannah District, is soliciting bids for the construction of a SOF Military Working Dog (MWD) Kennel at Hunter Army Airfield, Savannah, GA. This is an 8(a) Set-Aside opportunity. The latest Amendment 0005 (May 12, 2026) extends the bid due date to May 19, 2026, at 11 AM EDT, and includes revised specifications and drawings.
Scope of Work
This project requires the construction of an approximately 11,000 SF MWD Kennel. The facility will include kennel administration offices, a veterinary exam and surgical suite, isolation area, operating room, TA-50 locker area, latrines with showers, tack room, food preparation and storage areas, indoor and outdoor kennels, and building utility support areas. Built-in systems will encompass fire alarm/mass notification, fire suppression, HVAC, energy management control system, electrical systems, and communications networks. Supporting facilities include site preparation, utilities, vehicle parking, access drives, curb and gutter, sidewalks, storm drainage, and landscaping. The project also involves the demolition of an old kennel adjacent to the site.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Set-Aside: 8(a) Set-Aside (FAR 19.8)
- Response Due: May 19, 2026, 11 AM EDT (Bid opening 1 PM EDT)
- Published Date: May 12, 2026 (latest amendment)
- Place of Performance: Hunter Army Airfield, Savannah, GA
Key Amendments & Clarifications
- Amendment 0005 (May 12, 2026): Issued revised specifications and drawings; extended bid due date to May 19, 2026.
- Amendment 0004 (May 1, 2026): Added RFO 52.222-90 clause.
- Amendment 0003 (April 30, 2026): Removed specific DFARS clauses (252.204-7008, -7012, -7019, -7020, -7021, -7025).
- Q&A Report (May 5, 2026): Confirms only 8(a) program participants can be considered. Clarifies that current SAM.gov registration is sufficient for representations and certifications. Bidders should review drawings (e.g., A-401) for material selections. The government will not provide a sales tax exemption certificate. Costs for underground primary conduit, conductors, concrete pad, and pad-mounted transformer are not to be included in the contractor's price, as the government will contract separately. The contractor is to construct the concrete pad and install ARMAG (furnished by the Government).
- Site Visit (April 9, 2026): Minutes and sign-in sheet are available. Attendees were advised to review the entire solicitation and monitor for amendments.