Sources Sought for Space Campus
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 United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Southwestern Middle East District (SWM) is conducting Sources Sought market research to identify firms capable of providing pre-design and 100% design solutions for a secure, ICD-705 compliant compound at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. This effort supports the Space Forces Central Command (SPACECENT) and the Al Udeid Air Base 2040 Strategic Master Plan. Responses are due by April 8, 2026, at 11:59 PM Eastern Time.
Scope of Work
The potential requirement is for a seven-year Single Award Task Order Contract (SATOC) and includes:
- Producing a Planning Charrette Report II (PCR II) and DD Form 1391.
- Conducting a geotechnical survey.
- Planning and designing a Secure Administrative Headquarters building (CATCODE 141446).
- Designing ancillary supporting facilities such as a secure warehouse, general purpose storage, access control and guard house complex, antennae yard, multiple unit buildings, secure perimeter fencing, Intrusion Detection System (IDS), and Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) surveillance.
- Designing all site and building utility services, including potable and non-potable water, electrical distribution, surface water management, sanitary sewer, communication networks, substations, generators, fueling operations, and chilled water.
- All site work, including demolition, site preparation and grading, vehicle and pedestrian circulation networks, parking, sunshades, concrete pads, and xeriscaping.
- Any other supporting work necessary to create a complete and usable facility.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research Only)
- Anticipated Contract Type: Seven-year Single Award Task Order Contract (SATOC)
- Anticipated NAICS Code: 541330 Engineering Services
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage)
- Response Due: April 8, 2026, 11:59 PM ET
- Published: March 31, 2026
- Anticipated Solicitation Release: October 2027
- Anticipated Award: June 2028
Capability Statement Requirements
Companies with professional qualifications, specialized expertise, technical competence, and workload capacity are invited to provide capability statements by completing an online questionnaire at https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/kmR3vNMHup. The questionnaire requests:
- Company information (name, address, CAGE Code, UEI).
- Point of contact details.
- Capabilities related to performing work at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, contract handling capacity, and types of facilities designed.
- Qualifications regarding overseas environments, local codes, climatic conditions, and construction methods.
- Financial capability and ability to acquire Defense Base Act (DBA) Insurance.
- Current and anticipated Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) status and intended level.
- Detailed information on past projects, including title, location, years of service, estimated construction cost, owner, and point of contact.
Additional Notes
This is for information and planning purposes only; no solicitation is available, and no award will be made from this notice. Responses will not be considered an offer or proposal and will not restrict the Government's acquisition approach. Questions may be sent via email to Contract Specialist Tracy Gusukuma at tracy.m.gusukuma@usace.army.mil, with the subject line 'MARKET RESEARCH Space Campus'.