Bid guide
How to bid on Weapons Generation Facility construction at Dyess AFB for the Army
What the Army Corps of Engineers is buying
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is planning a firm-fixed-price, design-bid-build project to construct a hardened Weapons Generation Facility complex at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. This complex will include a special weapons maintenance shop, entry control facility, alert fire team facility, and generator and fire pump buildings. The project also covers interior fencing, six tower structures, and six overhead bridge cranes, five of which must be nuclear certifiable. The work involves maintenance, storage, administrative, security, utility, and fire protection systems, as well as roads and site improvements.
The estimated value for this construction project is between $250 million and $500 million, with an expected construction period of 42 months. This is a significant opportunity for construction firms with relevant experience.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This notice was published on July 23, 2026, and responses are due by August 12, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET. This is a Sources Sought notice, which means it is for market research purposes only and is not a request for proposals. No contract will be awarded from this notice.
The Army Corps of Engineers anticipates issuing the actual solicitation in September 2027, with proposals estimated to be due in November 2027. Firms interested in this project should monitor the Government-Wide Point of Entry (GPE) for the official solicitation when it is released.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for experienced construction firms, both large and small businesses, with capabilities in large-scale construction projects, particularly those involving weapons facilities, Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIF)/Special Access Program Facilities (SAPF), and/or nuclear construction. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 236220, which has a small business size standard of $45,000,000.
The government is seeking firms that can demonstrate experience with projects of similar magnitude and complexity. Prior government contract work is not required to submit a response to this notice.
How to respond to this notice
To respond, you need to access the original source of the opportunity on the portal. Click the 'View original source' link. If the first click takes you to the portal's homepage, click it again to go directly to the bid. You may need a free account to view documents, though this is not always necessary.
Your response should be limited to 5-10 pages and must include your firm’s name, address, point of contact, phone number, Unique Entity Identifier, and e-mail address. You must also state your firm’s interest in bidding on the future solicitation. Provide 3 to 6 examples of your firm's experience performing projects of similar magnitude and complexity, including a brief description, customer name, and dollar value for each.
Tips for preparing a competitive response
Focus on clearly demonstrating your firm's specific experience with hardened facilities, secure facilities like SCIF/SAPF, and any work involving nuclear certification or stringent security requirements. Tailor your project examples to highlight how they align with the scope of work described, especially regarding specialized construction, security features, and complex systems like overhead cranes.
Even though this is an RFI, a well-structured and concise response can make a strong impression. Ensure your capabilities package directly addresses the government's stated interest in firms experienced with the magnitude and complexity of weapons facilities. Pay attention to the page limit and provide only the most relevant information.
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 the Army; the original posting controls.