Bid guide
How to bid on Flight Simulator Facility, Dyess AFB-OT Feasibility & Business Feedback from DEPT of the Army
What the agency is buying and why a vendor would care
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Fort Worth District, is conducting market research for a planned 33,436-square-foot Flight Simulator Facility at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. This facility will support the B-21 program.
The estimated construction cost is $57.268 million. The project includes three high-bay simulator spaces, secure areas compliant with Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 705, a 344-ton HVAC system, ducted communications, utilities, and associated site work. This is an opportunity for commercial construction firms, design-builders, and non-traditional defense contractors to provide feedback that could shape the future solicitation.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This is a Request for Information (RFI) and Sources Sought notice, not a solicitation for bids. Responses are due by October 2, 2026, at 2:00 PM Central Time (CT).
At the deadline, all submitted feedback will be collected and analyzed by the USACE. The government will not pay for any information submitted in response to this notice. No solicitation is available at this time, and this RFI does not constitute a Request for Proposals (RFP) or an Invitation for Bids (IFB).
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for commercial construction firms, design-builders, and Non-Traditional Defense Contractors (NDCs) with experience in advanced commercial construction methodologies. Firms capable of constructing secure facilities and complex infrastructure, particularly those with experience in federal or defense projects, will find this relevant.
The project involves a steel-frame structure, metal roof, brick veneer, insulated metal exterior panels, and a drilled concrete pier foundation system. Firms with expertise in these construction types and in managing projects with substantial secure space requirements and large HVAC capacities are encouraged to respond.
How to respond
To respond, you must review the attached Project Information Packet (PIP). This packet provides comprehensive project requirements, constraints, and the complete questionnaire.
Responses to the market research questionnaire must be submitted electronically via the provided Microsoft Forms online link. Ensure all electronic responses are submitted through the online form by the stated deadline.
Practical tips for preparing a competitive response
Even though this is market research, provide thorough and thoughtful feedback. Focus on your firm's specific capabilities related to the project's requirements, such as constructing secure facilities, managing large-scale HVAC systems, or working with specific foundation types.
Highlight any innovative commercial construction methodologies or project delivery approaches your firm utilizes that could benefit a project of this scope. Clearly articulate your firm's capacity and capability to handle a project with an estimated construction cost of $57.268 million. Your detailed input can help shape the future acquisition strategy for this significant project.
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.
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