Malmstrom Air Force Base Sentinel Ground Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD) Utilities Infrastructure System
Key Dates
Due Date
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Posted Date
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Agency & Value
Agency
W071 ENDIST SEATTLE
Contract Value
Not provided
Codes & Classification
Solicitation Number
W912DW_SentinelGBSD-Utilities_NAICS237130
NAICS
237130 - Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction
Classification Code
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Additional Details
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Seattle District, has issued a sources sought notice to conduct market research for the anticipated design-bid-build (DBB) construction contract for the Sentinel Ground Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD) Utilities Infrastructure System at Malmstrom Air Force Base (MAFB), located in Great Falls, Montana. This initiative is a critical component of the broader Sentinel GBSD Operation and Maintenance Complex (OMC), which is being developed to support the replacement of the aging Minuteman III Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) system with the new Sentinel (GBSD) ICBM over the coming decades.
Purpose and Scope:
The primary objective of this procurement is to construct a comprehensive utilities infrastructure system that will provide water, wastewater, electrical, natural gas, and telecommunications distribution services to the entire Sentinel GBSD Complex at Malmstrom AFB. The project encompasses the integration of these utility systems to serve multiple specialized facilities within the OMC, including the Integrated Command Center (ICC), Integrated Training Center (ITC), Missile Handling Complex (MHC), and Consolidated Maintenance Facility (CMF). Each facility will require connections for water, electrical, natural gas, and telecommunications from the building to the project boundary, where they will interface with the newly constructed infrastructure.
Key Requirements and Expected Deliverables:
The scope of work includes, but is not limited to:
- Construction of water, wastewater, electrical, natural gas, and telecommunications distribution systems.
- Site improvements such as clearing, grubbing, grading, minor demolition, drainage, utility and communications connections, access paving, parking, and walkways.
- Provision of fiber services to base utility facilities affected by the project, including Information Transfer Nodes (ITNs), electrical substations, and water pump stations.
- Coordination with the Base Communications squadron for installation of Government Furnished and Government Installed (GFGI) equipment in ITNs, which may impact service delivery timelines.
- All work must comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, and meet the operational needs of the Sentinel GBSD Complex.
The anticipated period of performance for the contract is approximately 1,095 calendar days (about three years), with a targeted construction award in fiscal year 2027. The project is expected to be incrementally funded.
Contracting Entity and Contact Information:
The contracting activity is managed by W071 ENDIST SEATTLE, a federal office under the USACE Seattle District. The primary point of contact for this notice is Kyla Couch, Contract Specialist ([email protected]), with Andrea Jackson ([email protected]) listed as a secondary contact. For small business inquiries, Enshane Nomoto ([email protected]) serves as the NWS Small Business Professional point of contact.
Location and Classification:
- Place of Performance: Malmstrom Air Force Base, Great Falls, Montana, United States.
- NAICS Code: 237130 – Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction.
- Small Business Size Standard: $45,000,000.
Procurement Type and Special Considerations:
This notice is issued as a sources sought synopsis for market research purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or request for proposal. The government intends to procure the project as a firm-fixed price DBB construction contract, with the final solicitation type to be determined based on responses received. The estimated construction magnitude is between $100,000,000 and $250,000,000, and 100% payment and performance bonds will be required should a formal solicitation be issued.
All interested firms, regardless of business size, are encouraged to respond and must clearly identify their business size and bonding capacity in their capabilities statement. Registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) is mandatory for eligibility to receive a government contract.
Submission Instructions:
Responses to the sources sought notice must be submitted electronically to Kyla Couch by 1:00 pm Pacific Time on October 31, 2025. All questions should be directed to the contract specialist. Proprietary information is not requested and should not be included in responses. Participation in this sources sought does not preclude future involvement in any subsequent solicitation.
Constant Elements:
Throughout the contract lifecycle, the project will remain focused on delivering robust, reliable utility infrastructure to support the Sentinel GBSD mission at Malmstrom AFB. The scope will consistently require expertise in large-scale utility construction, site development, and coordination with base operations and communications teams. Compliance with federal contracting requirements, bonding, and SAM registration will be essential throughout.
For further details and updates, including information on related Industry Day events, interested parties should refer to the official notice and monitor the government-wide point of entry (SAM.gov) at https://sam.gov/opp/9df058c934d44288b80eb60b0014768b/view.
This opportunity represents a significant and complex infrastructure undertaking in support of national defense priorities, and contractors with relevant experience in utility systems construction and federal contracting are encouraged to evaluate their capabilities for participation.