Construction of Wheeler Sack Army Airfield (WSAAF) Lighting Upgrade Fort Drum, NY

This contract involves the construction and upgrade of the lighting infrastructure at Wheeler Sack Army Airfield (WSAAF) located at Fort Drum, New York. The scope of work encompasses a comprehensive upgrade including installation of a new airfield lighting vault, runway lighting fixtures with controls, extensive electrical infrastructure, concrete duct banks, utilities, HVAC systems, airfield paving, and site excavation and restoration. A portion of the main runway will also be repaved as part of the project. Given the ongoing mission operations at the airfield, the project must be executed in multiple phases to ensure continuous operational capability, necessitating strong on-site project management. The contract period spans 852 calendar days and requires involvement from all relevant construction trades. The NAICS code applicable to this solicitation is 237310, which covers highway, street, and bridge construction. The procurement is structured as a Best Value Trade Off under a firm-fixed-price contract valued between $25 million and $100 million. Award criteria weigh both price and non-price factors to select the most advantageous proposal to the government. This project is subject to a Project Labor Agreement (PLA) in compliance with Executive Order 14063, as reflected in applicable FAR clauses, requiring mandatory submission and adherence to PLA terms before contract award. The solicitation is managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, W2SD Endist New York office, with proposals due in May 2026. The contracting officials emphasize strict proposal requirements, including volume and page limits, and accommodate joint ventures, all intended to ensure thorough evaluation and selection of a responsible contractor able to deliver complex phased construction while maintaining mission-critical operations at Fort Drum.