Project Information

Bid Title

Over the Horizon Radar (OTHR) Infrastructure

Issuing Agency

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Location

Oregon

Published Date

Aug 7, 2026

Closing Date

Aug 12, 2026

Government Level

Federal

Status

Closed

Ref. #

W912DQ279A001

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Contract Opportunity

Notice ID

W912DQ279A001

Related Notice

Department/Ind. Agency

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Sub-tier

DEPT OF THE ARMY

Major Command

US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

Sub Command

ENGINEER DIVISION NORTHWESTERN

Sub Command 2

ENDIST KANSAS CITY

Office

W071 ENDIST KANSAS CITY

General Information View Changes

• Contract Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Updated)
• Updated Published Date: Aug 07, 2026 11:39 am CDT
• Original Published Date: Aug 07, 2026 11:34 am CDT
• Updated Response Date: Aug 12, 2026 11:00 am CDT
• Original Response Date: Aug 12, 2026 11:00 am CDT
• Inactive Policy: Manual
• Updated Inactive Date: Aug 07, 2027
• Original Inactive Date: Aug 07, 2027
• Initiative:
  • None

Classification

• Original Set Aside:
• Product Service Code: Y1BC - CONSTRUCTION OF RADAR AND NAVIGATIONAL FACILITIES
• NAICS Code:
  • 236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
• Place of Performance:
  Multiple simultaneous locations in Oregon

Description View Changes

PROGRAM Notification

For Construction Manager at Risk (CM@R) under Other Transaction (OT)

Project: Over the Horizon Radar (OTHR) Infrastructure, Oregon

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is issuing this notice to industry that this requirement will be solicited for preconstruction services and construction of the OTHR infrastructure using Construction Manager at Risk under 10 USC 2808a Other Transaction for Construction. This notice is provided for informational purposes to allow interested parties to be aware of the change in strategy.

Project Overview

Project Title: OTHR Infrastructure

Location: Oregon

Agency: USACE, Kansas City District (NWK)

NAICS Code: 236220-Commerical and Industrial Building Construction

Project Description

This OTHR system requires two sites, a Transmitting site and a Receiver site, located approximately 125 miles apart that are interdependent and must be executed concurrently. The sites are remotely located and positioned to monitor the United States’ Northwest approach corridor.

Transmitting Site Requirements:

Besides clearing and grading a little over 2 square miles for the antenna arrays, the following are also required:

• Operations Facility, Pre-Engineered Building (PEB) on slab, 10,787 SF
  
  
  
  • Server Room, workshop, office area, restroom, comm room, break room, logistics room, mechanical room, electrical room
  
  
  • EMI shielding in comm room, EMI shielding for UPS (located in electrical room)
  
  
  • 160 SF UPS Battery Shelter
  
  
  • Electric, comm, water, sewer (septic system) utilities
  
  
  
  


• Water Treatment Building, PEB on slab, 1,323 SF
  
  
  
  • Fire water storage tank required, commercial off the shelf
  
  
  • Potable water storage tank required, commercial off the shelf
  
  
  • Connect to water well (well installed by others)
  
  
  • Treatment system for potable water
  
  
  
  


• Vehicle Maintenance Shelter, PEB on slab, 1,600 SF
  
  
  
  • One 12’x12’ garage door
  
  
  • No heating
  
  
  • Electric and water utilities
  
  
  
  


• Vehicle Storage Shelter, PEB on slab, 2,450 SF
  
  
  
  • Electric utilities only, no heating
  
  
  • Drive through Overhead Doors
  
  
  • Workbench areas
  
  
  
  


• Power Area
  
  
  
  • Gravel area with all equipment and fuel storage on concrete pads
  
  
  • Houses transformers, backup generator system (2 generators, government furnished), 14.4KV load bank (government furnished), 80,000 gal generator fuel storage (double walled), switchgear integrated with SCDA, Network, and Metering System.
  
  
  
  


• Fueling station (gasoline and diesel dispensing) with minimum 500 gal storage for diesel and 500 gal storage for gasoline


• Security Building, PEB on slab, 387 SF
  
  
  
  • Electric gate arm, lighting, fencing
  
  
  • Comms
  
  
  
  

Receiving Site Requirements:

Besides clearing and grading a little over 2 square miles for the antenna arrays, the following are also required:

• Operations Facility, Pre-Engineered Building (PEB) on slab, 13,288 SF
  
  
  
  • Equipment Room, workshop, 1 office (open classified storage), Secure comms closet, Server room, restrooms, break room, logistics, fire/mechanical room, comm room, and electric room
  
  
  • Utilizes Fluid Cooling units on 8’x30’ concrete pad outside of facility
  
  
  • Specialized cable entry ports
  
  
  • Electric, comm, water, sewer (septic system) utilities
  
  
  
  


• Water Treatment Building, PEB on slab, 1,323 SF
  
  
  
  • Fire water storage tank required, commercial off the shelf
  
  
  • Potable water storage tank required, commercial off the shelf
  
  
  • Connect to water well (well installed by others)
  
  
  • Treatment system for potable water
  
  
  
  


• Vehicle Maintenance Shelter, PEB on slab, 1,600 SF
  
  
  
  • One 12’x12’ garage door
  
  
  • No heating
  
  
  • Electric and water utilities
  
  
  
  


• Vehicle Storage Shelter, PEB on slab, 2,450 SF
  
  
  
  • Electric utilities only, no heating
  
  
  • Drive through Overhead Doors
  
  
  • Workbench areas
  
  
  
  


• Power Area
  
  
  
  • Gravel area with all equipment and fuel storage on concrete pads
  
  
  • Houses transformers, backup generator system (2 generators, government furnished), 14.4KV load bank (government furnished), (4) 60,000 gal generator fuel storage (double walled), switchgear integrated with SCDA, Network, and Metering System.
  
  
  
  


• Fueling station (gasoline and diesel dispensing) with minimum 500 gal storage for diesel and 500 gal storage for gasoline


• Security Building, PEB on slab, 387 SF
  
  
  
  • Electric gate arm, lighting, fencing
  
  
  
  

• Substation – serves as electrical utility interconnect and site distribution substation, includes enclosure for control shelter (with heating and cooling), fence, power distribution


• Helicopter Landing Area, 100’ x 100’, minimal earthwork required

Acquisition Strategy (Pre-Award)

USACE will use a streamlined competitive selection process:

Step 1-White Papers: Interested parties will submit a Statement of Qualifications (max 10 pages). The government intends to down-select up to three Companies to proceed to Step 2.

Step 2-Pitches: Selected Companies will participate in pitch meetings. One company will be selected as the Construction Agent for award of the initial preconstruction services with a modification for construction award.

Award

The agreement will be awarded to the most qualified Construction Agent to provide preconstruction services and construction. Post-award Phase 1 of the CM@R includes Pre-construction services and Post-award Phase 2 includes the construction. The agreement will be Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP). The FFP for construction milestones will be agreed to as the design is finalized and funds are available.

Key Qualifications that will be used for the

Demonstrated experience with heavy civil construction in remote locations. (Experience specific to radar arrays, other OTHR systems, and work with Tribal observers will be given more consideration)

Demonstrated experience in remote locations requiring establishing and maintaining man camps.

Demonstrated experience with work in remote locations requiring a tight schedule.

Demonstrated experience with work in remote locations requiring heavy logistical coordination.

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Contact Information

Contracting Office Address

• CONTRACTING DIV CORPS OF ENGINEERS 601 E 12TH ST
• KANSAS CITY , MO 64106-2896
• USA

Primary Point of Contact

• Michael France
• michael.g.france@usace.army.mil
• Phone Number 8163893320

Secondary Point of Contact

• Jeri Halterman
• jeri.l.halterman@usace.army.mil

History

• Aug 07, 2026 11:39 am CDTSpecial Notice (Updated)
• Aug 07, 2026 11:34 am CDT Special Notice (Original)

Commodity Codes

• FSC YConstruction of Structures and Facilities

• NAICS 236220Commercial and Institutional Building Construction

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