How to bid on the Munitions Facility project for the Department of the Army

What the Army is buying

The Department of the Army is seeking a small business contractor for two concurrent construction projects on the Hawaii Air National Guard campus at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam: a munitions maintenance and inspection facility and an addition to a conventional munitions cube storage facility.

The work includes foundations, concrete, structural framing, roofing, utilities, fire protection, and site work. An assembly pad is an option. The stated total construction magnitude is $10 million to $25 million. Firms should note the specialized construction and security coordination involved when deciding whether to pursue the RFP.

Deadline and what happens next

Offers are due November 12, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Hawaii time, which is 3:00 p.m. Eastern time. The solicitation says the due date was extended by Amendment 0002.

The notice also says questions were due October 16, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Hawaii time. Amendment 0003, posted October 26, includes questions and partial answers about the plans and specifications; further answers may be incorporated in a future amendment. Check the current solicitation amendments before preparing and submitting an offer.

Who this opportunity suits

This is a 100% small-business set-aside under NAICS 236220, Commercial and Institutional Building Construction. It may suit a small construction firm with experience coordinating complex building work, including concrete and structural construction, building systems, fire protection, and site work.

The projects have estimated durations of 733 calendar days and 456 calendar days after notice to proceed, including inspection and punch list. The contractor will also need to account for project phasing, temporary security fencing, and escort requirements for specified work.

How to access the solicitation

Use the portal’s “View original source” control to open the opportunity. If the first click takes you to the portal homepage, click it again to go directly to the bid.

A free account may be needed to view documents, though some bids are available without one. Review the solicitation and amendments, including the posted plans, specifications, and answers, before preparing your offer.

Prepare a complete, competitive offer

Read the full solicitation and every amendment carefully, and use the latest information available. Build a checklist of submission instructions, required documents, and the deadline so nothing is missed.

Develop a realistic plan for delivering both projects concurrently. Review the construction requirements, stated project durations, option work, phasing, security fencing, and escort needs, and make sure your pricing and schedule account for the work your firm is proposing.

For any specialized work your firm will not perform itself, confirm that qualified subcontractors and suppliers can support your approach. Check that the completed offer is consistent across its technical response, schedule, and pricing, and allow time to submit before the deadline.