Posted: Jan. 9, 2026, 4:13 p.m. EST
Updated 9 Jan 2026: Due to greater interest than expected and limited in-person conference space, interested attendees (virtual and in-person) are requested to use the following link to register for the Industry Day event: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/R5B8MQX NLT COB 16 Jan 26. Read Ahead slides attached.
OTHER THAN PRIME CONSTRUCTION contractors are encouraged to participate virtually using the link included in the advertisement. In addition, please add your firm information to the interested vendor's list for networking/partnering/subcontracting opportunities with prime construction firms.
Updated 16 Dec 2025 (see bold italics). Additionally, the deadline for requesting a one-on-one with the Government has been moved to 9 Jan 2026 in order to allow firms to make travel arrangements.
Event Title:
SURVIVABLE AIRBORNE OPERATIONS CENTER (SAOC) PROGRAM AND 2-BAY MAINTENANCE HANGAR AND TAXIWAY CONSTRUCTION, OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE (AFB), NEBRASKA (NE)
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Northwestern Division Omaha District (NWO) is hosting an in-person Industry Day (with a virtual option) on 22 January 2026 to provide additional information and gain feedback from industry on an upcoming requirement for the overall Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC) Program in addition to the 2-Bay Maintenance Hangar and Taxiway Construction at Offutt Air Force Base (AFB), Nebraska (NE).
The 2-bay hangar project provides a fully enclosed 280,200 SF 2-bay maintenance hangar with Operations (OPS) to accommodate maintenance activities for two (2) fully enclosed Boeing 747-8i aircraft. This facility will also house an Aircraft Maintenance Unit (AMU); 8,000 SF of consolidated tool kit (CTK) space; and 8,000 of contractor logistics support (CLS) supply space. The project's construction includes, but is not limited to, concrete foundation and floor slab, steel high bay, standing seam metal roof, dual bridge crane telescopic maintenance platforms, motorized hangar doors and tracks, fire alarm and suppression system to include cranes, and all necessary support. Aircraft hangar requires such areas as administrative, tool room, supply/bench stock area, storage, shop areas, emergency shower and eyewash stations, locker areas with shower, and break area. Includes secure space. Sensitive and/or Special Access Program spaces. This project is authorized a generator, per AFI 32-1062. Includes utilities, pavements, site improvements, communications and all other necessary support to provide a complete and useable facility. Hangar access airfield pavements will clear, excavate, place base material and concrete pavement, asphalt shoulder, airfield markings, storm water retention, storm drainage, lighting and all other necessary support. Appropriate cybersecurity measures will be applied to the facility-related control systems in accordance with current DoD criteria. Facility will be designed as permanent construction in accordance with Department of Defense Unified Facilities Criteria 1-200-01. This project will comply with Department of Defense antiterrorism/force protection requirements per Unified Facilities Criteria 4-010-01.
The event will allow prime contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers to learn about this program and upcoming 2-bay hangar construction project. The event aims to seek industry input regarding best practices and examples of past success on similar projects. The morning portion of the event will include presenting the project history, a summary of major work features, constraints and challenges, and project delivery methods. A live question and answer session with USACE personnel will immediately follow the presentation. Prime construction contractors only with single bonding capability of $400M or greater will have the opportunity to request one-on-one interviews with the Government in the afternoon to provide feedback specific to the 2-Bay Hangar/Ramps and Taxiway Construction acquisition. More information below. The Government anticipates this procurement to be solicited as an Unrestricted competitive fixed-price type contract. The estimated magnitude of construction for this acquisition is over $500,000,000. In addition, the anticipated construction delivery method is design-bid-build (DBB).
NAICS Code: 236220, Commercial and Institutional Building Construction with a small business size standard of $45,000,000 annual revenue.
Please register to attend this event in person or virtually using the following link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/R5B8MQX.
The DoD Teams link below is for virtual attendees and will be active 10-15 mins prior to the event on 22 Jan 26.
Prime construction contractors must request a one-on-one and are subject to invitation and availability. No subcontractors or suppliers will be granted a on-on-one. Please contact the following individuals to request a time slot NLT 2pm Central Time, Friday, 9 Jan 2026. In your request, please provide your firm's UEI or CAGE code and single bonding capacity. If your firm plans to form a JV, please indicate the JV's partnering firm and their single project bonding capacity. Failure to provide bonding information may result in denial of a one-on-one. For the purposes of targeting most highly capable contractors for the 2-Bay Hangar/Ramps and Taxiway project, priority will be given to prime contractors who can bond $1B or greater for a single project:
Jessica R. Jackson, jessica.r.jackson@usace.army.mil
Margarette Wolfe, margarette.e.wolfe@usace.army.mil
Event Date(s):
22 January 2026, 0900 1100 hours (Central). By invitation only one-on-ones with approved prime contractors will be in the afternoon from 1300 1600. IMPORTANT NOTE: Presentation will begin promptly at 0900. The Edward Zorinsky Building is a federal facility. Valid ID will be required to gain access to the building. Attendees will be screened by a metal detector upon entrance. Plan accordingly.
Host:
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Omaha District
Location:
Ed Zorinsky Federal Building, 1616 Capitol Avenue, Omaha NE 68102-4901, Conf Rm 158/159
Those attending virtually should use the following Teams link:
https://dod.teams.microsoft.us/l/meetup-join/19%3adod%3ameeting_9f7837607ef94fe297e4fec1919223c7%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22fc4d76ba-f17c-4c50-b9a7-8f3163d27582%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22903881cf-f949-44ef-b51b-7f86eb8c67d1%22%7d
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Background
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Northwestern Division – Omaha District (NWO) is hosting an Industry Day to provide information and gather feedback on the Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC) Program and the construction of a 2-Bay Maintenance Hangar and Taxiway at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska.
This initiative aims to enhance the operational capabilities of the Air Force by providing necessary facilities for maintenance activities related to Boeing 747-8i aircraft.
Work Details
The project involves constructing a fully enclosed 280,200 square foot 2-bay maintenance hangar designed for maintenance activities for two Boeing 747-8i aircraft. Key components include:
- Aircraft Maintenance Unit (AMU) space
- 8,000 square feet of consolidated tool kit (CTK) space
- 8,000 square feet of contractor logistics support (CLS) supply space.
Construction tasks include:
- Concrete foundation and floor slab
- Steel high bay structure
- Standing seam metal roof
- Dual bridge crane telescopic maintenance platforms
- Motorized hangar doors and tracks
- Fire alarm and suppression systems
- Administrative areas, tool rooms, storage, shop areas, emergency showers, locker areas with showers, and break areas.
The project also includes hangar access airfield pavements which require clearing, excavation, base material placement, concrete pavement installation, asphalt shoulder work, storm water retention systems, drainage solutions, lighting installation, and compliance with cybersecurity measures as per DoD criteria.
The facility will adhere to Department of Defense Unified Facilities Criteria for permanent construction and antiterrorism/force protection requirements.
Place of Performance
Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska.
