Bid guide
How to bid on the Combat Rescue Helicopter Simulator Facility project at JBER, Alaska
What the agency is buying and why it matters
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Alaska District, is seeking qualified prime contractors for market research on a new Combat Rescue Helicopter (CRH) Simulator Facility at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER), Alaska. This is a design-bid-build construction project with an estimated value between $17 million and $22 million.
The project involves constructing an 8,202-square-foot facility to house an HH-60W helicopter simulator and its supporting equipment. Key features include a high bay, specialized flooring, an overhead crane, secure areas, and connections to existing base utilities. The anticipated performance period is approximately 730 days. This is an opportunity for construction firms to demonstrate their capabilities for a significant federal project.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This is a Sources Sought announcement, not a request for proposal. Responses are due by August 15, 2026, at 2:00 PM Alaska time (6:00 PM ET).
At the deadline, interested firms must have submitted a capabilities package. This information will help the government determine its acquisition strategy for the project. While this is not a bid for a contract, a strong response can position your firm for future solicitations related to this project.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for prime contractors with experience in large-scale construction projects, particularly those involving specialized facilities and Department of Defense standards. The project requires expertise in constructing high-bay facilities, installing specialized flooring, and integrating overhead crane systems.
The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 236220, Commercial and Institutional Building Construction, with a small business size standard of $45 million. Firms should have the organizational and financial resources to manage a project of this magnitude and duration.
How to respond to this Sources Sought
Interested firms must submit a capabilities package, not exceeding five pages. This package should include your business name, address, CAGE Code or DUNS number, and business size under NAICS 236220. If you are a small business, identify your specific small business type.
Crucially, demonstrate your firm's experience as a prime contractor on similar projects within the past five years. Provide project titles, locations, brief descriptions including dollar amounts, and details of work self-performed. Also, include your single project and aggregate bonding capacity, information on your organizational and financial resources, and any planned teaming arrangements. Finally, state your intent to submit a proposal if this acquisition is advertised. Submissions can be sent via email to [email protected] and [email protected], or by mail to US Army Corps of Engineers, Alaska District, ATTN: CEPOA-CT (Corn), PO Box 6898, JBER, AK 99506-0898.
Practical tips for preparing a competitive response
Focus on clearly articulating your firm's relevant experience as a prime contractor. Highlight projects that involved high-bay construction, specialized flooring, overhead cranes, or compliance with secure facility standards like collateral secret open storage criteria or TEMPEST.
Ensure your capabilities package is concise and directly addresses all requested information within the five-page limit. Quantify your experience where possible, such as project dollar amounts and the scope of work you self-performed. Verify your System for Award Management (SAM) registration is active, as this is a requirement for future awards.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from DEPT of Defense; the original posting controls.