Design and Construction of a Modular Office Building at the US Merchant Marine Academy Campus, Kings Point, NY

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District is preparing to solicit bids for the design and construction of a 5,700-square-foot modular office building at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Campus in Kings Point, NY, adjacent to 307 Steamboat Road. The project, valued between $1 million and $5 million, is set as a total small business set-aside and will be advertised under NAICS code 236220 for commercial and institutional construction. The facility will be a single-story U-shaped structure featuring open-plan workspaces with cubicles, six private offices, two conference rooms, four single-user restrooms, a kitchenette, a lactation room, storage closets, and a mechanical room. It will include a small exterior deck and require incidental demolition, site preparation, foundation work, underground utility connections, and site lighting. The contractor must furnish all furniture, fixtures, and equipment as specified and ensure the building and infrastructure have a minimum service life of 10 to 15 years. The solicitation is scheduled for advertisement in August 2026 with proposals due by August 3, 2026, and an award expected by September 2026. The contract duration is 120 calendar days, including phased work to meet the tight timeline. The place of performance is identified by zip code 11024, and the primary point of contact is Mohenda Surage, reachable via email or phone. The project is part of the Department of Defense's broader infrastructure upgrades and will be administered by the New York District office. All work must comply with the detailed specifications provided in the bid package, and the modular construction approach is intended to balance efficiency, durability, and functional requirements for the academy’s administrative needs.