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SAOC Program and 2-Bay Maintenance Hangar and Taxiway Construction, Offutt, AFB, NE -22 January 2026

Event Title:

SURVIVABLE AIRBORNE OPERATIONS CENTER (SAOC) PROGRAM AND 2-BAY MAINTENANCE HANGAR AND TAXIWAY CONSTRUCTION, OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE (AFB), NEBRASKA (NE)

Description of Event:

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Northwestern Division – Omaha District (NWO) is hosting an-person Industry Day (with a virtual option) on 22 January 2025 to provide additional information and gain feedback from industry on an upcoming requirement for the new Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC) Program and 2-Bay Maintenance Hangar and Taxiway Construction at Offutt Air Force Base (AFB), Nebraska (NE). This project provides a fully enclosed 314,600 SF 2-bay maintenance hangar with Operations (OPS) to accommodate maintenance activities for two (2) fully enclosed Boeing 747-8i aircraft. This facility will also house an Aircraft Maintenance Unit (AMU); 68,000 SF of consolidated tool kit (CTK) space; and 78,000 of contractor logistics support (CLS) supply space. The project’s construction includes, but is not limited to, concrete foundation and floor slab, steel high bay, standing seam metal roof, dual bridge crane telescopic maintenance platforms, motorized hangar doors and tracks, fire alarm and suppression system to include cranes, and all necessary support. Aircraft hangar requires such areas as administrative, tool room, supply/bench stock area, storage, shop areas, emergency shower and eyewash stations, locker areas with shower, and break area. Includes secure space. Sensitive and/or Special Access Program spaces shall comply with the Intelligence Community Directive 705 criteria and standards. This project is authorized a generator, per AFI 32-1062. Includes utilities, pavements, site improvements, communications and all other necessary support to provide a complete and useable facility. Hangar access airfield pavements will clear, excavate, place base material and concrete pavement, asphalt shoulder, airfield markings, storm water retention, storm drainage, lighting and all other necessary support. Appropriate cybersecurity measures will be applied to the facility-related control systems in accordance with current DoD criteria. Facility will be designed as permanent construction in accordance with Department of Defense Unified Facilities Criteria 1-200-01. This project will comply with Department of Defense antiterrorism/force protection requirements per Unified Facilities Criteria 4-010-01.

The event will allow prime contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers to learn about this upcoming construction project. The event aims to seek industry input regarding best practices and examples of past success on similar projects. The morning portion of the event will include presenting the project history, a summary of major work features, constraints and challenges, and project delivery methods. A live question and answer session with USACE personnel will immediately follow the presentation. Prime construction contractors with single bonding capability of $400M or greater will have the opportunity to request one-on-one interviews with the Government in the afternoon. More information below. The Government anticipates this procurement to be solicited as an Unrestricted competitive fixed-price type contract. In addition, the anticipated construction delivery method would be design-bid-build (DBB).

NAICS Code: 236220, Commercial and Institutional Building Construction with a small business size standard of $45,000,000 annual revenue.

Prime construction contractors must register for one-on-ones and are subject to invitation and availability. Contractors interested in a one-on-one must submit a completed Interested Vendor Questionnaire (attached).

Event Date(s):

22 January 2026, 0900 – 1100 hours (Central).

By invitation only one-on-ones with approved prime contractors will be in the afternoon from 1300 – 1600.

Host of the Event:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Omaha District

Location:

1616 Capitol Avenue, Omaha NE 68102-4901, Conf Rm 158/159

Where to Find More Information:

Below is the link to register in advance for this webinar:

https://dod.teams.microsoft.us/l/meetup-join/19%3adod%3ameeting_9f7837607ef94fe297e4fec1919223c7%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22fc4d76ba-f17c-4c50-b9a7-8f3163d27582%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22903881cf-f949-44ef-b51b-7f86eb8c67d1%22%7d

Point of Contact to be Listed in the Posting (Name and Email):

Jessica R. Jackson, jessica.r.jackson@usace.army.mil

Margarette Wolfe, margarette.e.wolfe@usace.army.mil

SAOC Program and 2-Bay Maintenance Hangar and Taxiway Construction, Offutt, AFB, NE

Event Title:

SURVIVABLE AIRBORNE OPERATIONS CENTER (SAOC) PROGRAM AND 2-BAY MAINTENANCE HANGAR AND TAXIWAY CONSTRUCTION, OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE (AFB), NEBRASKA (NE)

Description of Event:

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Northwestern Division – Omaha District (NWO) is hosting an-person Industry Day (with a virtual option) on 22 January 2025 to provide additional information and gain feedback from industry on an upcoming requirement for the new Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC) Program and 2-Bay Maintenance Hangar and Taxiway Construction at Offutt Air Force Base (AFB), Nebraska (NE). This project provides a fully enclosed 314,600 SF 2-bay maintenance hangar with Operations (OPS) to accommodate maintenance activities for two (2) fully enclosed Boeing 747-8i aircraft. This facility will also house an Aircraft Maintenance Unit (AMU); 68,000 SF of consolidated tool kit (CTK) space; and 78,000 of contractor logistics support (CLS) supply space. The project’s construction includes, but is not limited to, concrete foundation and floor slab, steel high bay, standing seam metal roof, dual bridge crane telescopic maintenance platforms, motorized hangar doors and tracks, fire alarm and suppression system to include cranes, and all necessary support. Aircraft hangar requires such areas as administrative, tool room, supply/bench stock area, storage, shop areas, emergency shower and eyewash stations, locker areas with shower, and break area. Includes secure space. Sensitive and/or Special Access Program spaces shall comply with the Intelligence Community Directive 705 criteria and standards. This project is authorized a generator, per AFI 32-1062. Includes utilities, pavements, site improvements, communications and all other necessary support to provide a complete and useable facility. Hangar access airfield pavements will clear, excavate, place base material and concrete pavement, asphalt shoulder, airfield markings, storm water retention, storm drainage, lighting and all other necessary support. Appropriate cybersecurity measures will be applied to the facility-related control systems in accordance with current DoD criteria. Facility will be designed as permanent construction in accordance with Department of Defense Unified Facilities Criteria 1-200-01. This project will comply with Department of Defense antiterrorism/force protection requirements per Unified Facilities Criteria 4-010-01.

The event will allow prime contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers to learn about this upcoming construction project. The event aims to seek industry input regarding best practices and examples of past success on similar projects. The morning portion of the event will include presenting the project history, a summary of major work features, constraints and challenges, and project delivery methods. A live question and answer session with USACE personnel will immediately follow the presentation. Prime construction contractors with single bonding capability of $400M or greater will have the opportunity to request one-on-one interviews with the Government in the afternoon. More information below. The Government anticipates this procurement to be solicited as an Unrestricted competitive fixed-price type contract. In addition, the anticipated construction delivery method would be design-bid-build (DBB).

NAICS Code: 236220, Commercial and Institutional Building Construction with a small business size standard of $45,000,000 annual revenue.

Prime construction contractors must register for one-on-ones and are subject to invitation and availability. Contractors interested in a one-on-one must submit a completed Interested Vendor Questionnaire (attached).

Event Date(s):

22 January 2026, 0900 – 1100 hours (Central).

By invitation only one-on-ones with approved prime contractors will be in the afternoon from 1300 – 1600.

Host of the Event:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Omaha District

Location:

1616 Capitol Avenue, Omaha NE 68102-4901, Conf Rm 158/159

Where to Find More Information:

Below is the link to register in advance for this webinar:

https://dod.teams.microsoft.us/l/meetup-join/19%3adod%3ameeting_9f7837607ef94fe297e4fec1919223c7%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22fc4d76ba-f17c-4c50-b9a7-8f3163d27582%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22903881cf-f949-44ef-b51b-7f86eb8c67d1%22%7d

Point of Contact to be Listed in the Posting (Name and Email):

Jessica R. Jackson, jessica.r.jackson@usace.army.mil

Margarette Wolfe, margarette.e.wolfe@usace.army.mil

The Dalles Transformers 9-11 Repairs

Event Title: The Dalles Transformers 9-11 Repairs

Description of Event: Online Industry Day to better understand the requirement

Event Date(s): January 29th 2026

Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM PST

Host of the Event: USACE, NWP

Location: Microsoft TEAMs (link sent when RSVP form received)

What to Expect:

  • Project overview and scope of work
  • Environmental and safety considerations
  • Breakout Q&A sessions with USACE staff upon request
  • Networking with peers and program leadership

Where to Find More Information: SAM.gov post titled Industry Day Announcement for The Dalles transformers 9,10,11 repairs

We look forward to your participation and to strengthening our partnerships with industry.

Point of Contacts:

Jeff Garrison, Project Manager, jeffery.e.garrison@usace.army.mil

Joseph Jarvis, Contract Specialist, joseph.b.jarvis@usace.army.mil

Cory Pfenning, Contracting Officer, cory.r.pfenning@usace.army.mil

Portland District, USACE, Industry Day

Event Title: Portland District, USACE, Industry Day

Description of Event: Portland District intends to have a mix of Government briefings, trainings, work forecast presentations, Contracting Officer and construction oversight panels, and opportunities for firms to present their capabilities to Project Managers and buyers, at this event.

Event Date(s): January 22, 2026

Host of the Event: Portland District

Location: Block 300, 333 SW 1st Ave, Portland, OR 97204

Where to Find More Information: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/229d649b586a4468b7636a409f81325d/view

Point of Contact: Jaren Bowman, jaren.l.bowman@usace.army.mil

SURVIVABLE AIRBORNE OPERATIONS CENTER (SAOC) PROGRAM

Event Title:

SURVIVABLE AIRBORNE OPERATIONS CENTER (SAOC) PROGRAM AND 2-BAY MAINTENANCE HANGAR AND TAXIWAY CONSTRUCTION, OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE (AFB), NEBRASKA (NE)

Description of Event:

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Northwestern Division – Omaha District (NWO) is hosting an-person Industry Day (with a virtual option) on 22 January 2025 to provide additional information and gain feedback from industry on an upcoming requirement for the new Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC) Program and 2-Bay Maintenance Hangar and Taxiway Construction at Offutt Air Force Base (AFB), Nebraska (NE). This project provides a fully enclosed 314,600 SF 2-bay maintenance hangar with Operations (OPS) to accommodate maintenance activities for two (2) fully enclosed Boeing 747-8i aircraft. This facility will also house an Aircraft Maintenance Unit (AMU); 68,000 SF of consolidated tool kit (CTK) space; and 78,000 of contractor logistics support (CLS) supply space. The project’s construction includes, but is not limited to, concrete foundation and floor slab, steel high bay, standing seam metal roof, dual bridge crane telescopic maintenance platforms, motorized hangar doors and tracks, fire alarm and suppression system to include cranes, and all necessary support. Aircraft hangar requires such areas as administrative, tool room, supply/bench stock area, storage, shop areas, emergency shower and eyewash stations, locker areas with shower, and break area. Includes secure space. Sensitive and/or Special Access Program spaces shall comply with the Intelligence Community Directive 705 criteria and standards. This project is authorized a generator, per AFI 32-1062. Includes utilities, pavements, site improvements, communications and all other necessary support to provide a complete and useable facility. Hangar access airfield pavements will clear, excavate, place base material and concrete pavement, asphalt shoulder, airfield markings, storm water retention, storm drainage, lighting and all other necessary support. Appropriate cybersecurity measures will be applied to the facility-related control systems in accordance with current DoD criteria. Facility will be designed as permanent construction in accordance with Department of Defense Unified Facilities Criteria 1-200-01. This project will comply with Department of Defense antiterrorism/force protection requirements per Unified Facilities Criteria 4-010-01.

The event will allow prime contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers to learn about this upcoming construction project. The event aims to seek industry input regarding best practices and examples of past success on similar projects. The morning portion of the event will include presenting the project history, a summary of major work features, constraints and challenges, and project delivery methods. A live question and answer session with USACE personnel will immediately follow the presentation. Prime construction contractors with single bonding capability of $400M or greater will have the opportunity to request one-on-one interviews with the Government in the afternoon. More information below. The Government anticipates this procurement to be solicited as an Unrestricted competitive fixed-price type contract. In addition, the anticipated construction delivery method would be design-bid-build (DBB).

NAICS Code: 236220, Commercial and Institutional Building Construction with a small business size standard of $45,000,000 annual revenue.

Prime construction contractors must register for one-on-ones and are subject to invitation and availability. Contractors interested in a one-on-one must submit a completed Interested Vendor Questionnaire (attached).

Event Date(s):

22 January 2026, 0900 – 1100 hours (Central). By invitation only one-on-ones with approved prime contractors will be in the afternoon from 1300 – 1600.

Host of the Event:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Omaha District

Location:

1616 Capitol Avenue, Omaha NE 68102-4901, Conf Rm 158/159

Where to Find More Information:

Below is the link to register in advance for this webinar:

https://dod.teams.microsoft.us/l/meetup-join/19%3adod%3ameeting_9f7837607ef94fe297e4fec1919223c7%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22fc4d76ba-f17c-4c50-b9a7-8f3163d27582%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22903881cf-f949-44ef-b51b-7f86eb8c67d1%22%7d

Point of Contacts:

Jessica R. Jackson, jessica.r.jackson@usace.army.mil

Margarette Wolfe, margarette.e.wolfe@usace.army.mil

Forecast to Industry

AFARS

Contracting News

  • Ms. Kimberly D. Buehler
    Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army (Procurement)
    Ms. Kimberly D. Buehler
  • MG Douglas S. Lowrey
    Commanding General, Army Contracting Command
    MG Douglas S. Lowrey
  • Mr. Denver S. Heath
    Director of Contracting, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
    Mr. Denver S. Heath
  • Ms. Monica C. Williams
    Director of Acquisitions, National Guard Bureau
    Ms. Monica C. Williams

Links

Army Contracting Command (ACC) - https://acc.army.mil/news/

Army Office of Small Business Programs - https://www.army.mil/osbp#org-programs

Army Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) - www.armysbir.army.mil

Army XTech - xTechSearch – Accelerate innovative technology solutions

National Guard Bureau (NGB) - www.nationalguard.mil/Leadership/Joint-Staff/Special-Staff/Director-of-Acquisitions/

System for Award Management (SAM)- https://sam.gov/content/home

Tradewinds - https://www.tradewindai.com/index

U.S. Army Corp of Engineers (USACE) - https://www.usace.army.mil/Business-With-Us/

Ombudsman

National Guard Bureau

Mission: Serves as an impartial resource to review a contractor complaint, dispute/conflict under multiple task order contracts under $25M
How it works: View more info
Ombudsman: Ms. Wanza B. Jonjo
Email: NG Task Order Ombudsman

ACE Mission and Vision

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