Description
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is soliciting a full‑and‑open firm‑fixed‑price contract to design‑bid‑build a suite of new facilities for the Kuwait Air Force’s Apache Alert Mission Complex at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait. The scope includes construction of alert shelters, logistics and maintenance buildings, storage sheds, fire‑water pump house, forward arming and refueling points, parking structures, bunkers, electrical substations, extensive site utilities (stormwater, domestic water, fire water, sanitary sewer, electrical and communications), airfield hard‑stands, taxiways, helipad upgrades, and optional demolition of hardened aircraft shelters. Work must be performed in a phased manner to maintain uninterrupted air‑field operations, with strict security, UXO, and utility‑locate requirements. The contractor will manage all construction activities, coordinate with KAF and KMOD security, submit extensive submittals, and provide a security manager on‑site.
• Design‑bid‑build delivery for ~18 major facilities and associated site improvements.
• Located at Ali Al Salem Air Base, ~15 km west of Al Jahra, Kuwait.
• Full‑time construction on an active air‑field; regular hours 0700‑1700 Sun‑Thu, with overtime possible.
• Mandatory security clearance, badge issuance, and UXO safety procedures.
• Government‑furnished materials and design data will be provided after award.
• Contractor must handle utility locating, excavation permits, demolition (optional), and environmental controls.
• Required deliverables: shop drawings, product data, test reports, operation & maintenance manuals, as‑built drawings, and close‑out submittals.
• Project phases are concurrent; anticipated schedule spans multiple years (2026‑2029).