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Child Development Center (CDC), Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma

DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS.ENGINEER DIVISION SOUTHWESTERN.ENDIST TULSA.W076 ENDIST TULSA · Response deadline: Fri, 13 Nov 2026

What the government is buying

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Engineering District Tulsa, is soliciting offers for construction of a Child Development Center (CDC) at Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma. This is new construction of a military child care facility, a project type that typically includes classrooms, administrative spaces, kitchen and food service areas, playgrounds, and associated site work to support daily operations for military families. See the solicitation for the complete scope, drawings, and specifications.

NAICS 236220 covers Commercial and Institutional Building Construction, which encompasses military and other government facility construction.

Key facts

Who can bid

This solicitation has no set-aside designation specified in the metadata, meaning it is full and open competition. Any responsible offeror capable of performing commercial and institutional building construction may submit a proposal, including large businesses and small businesses.

Small businesses in NAICS 236220 should verify their size standard eligibility. The Small Business Administration's size standard for this NAICS is based on average annual receipts. Firms should confirm their status in SAM.gov and consider whether subcontracting opportunities or joint ventures might strengthen their competitive position against larger firms.

Contractors must have appropriate SAM.gov registration, active at time of award. Military base access and security clearance requirements typically apply for construction at active installations like Tinker AFB; see the solicitation for specific personnel screening and badging procedures.

How to put together a competitive bid

Construction-specific preparation:

• Obtain complete plans and specifications: Federal construction solicitations typically include detailed drawings, technical specifications, and Division 01 general requirements. Request these through the contracting officer or designated repository immediately to allow adequate takeoff and estimating time.

• Assess bonding requirements: Corps of Engineers projects generally require bid bonds, performance bonds, and payment bonds. A surety letter or bond line commitment should be secured well before the deadline. SBA's Surety Bond Guarantee Program may assist small businesses unable to obtain bonds otherwise.

• Evaluate site conditions: Tinker AFB is an active military installation with restricted access, security protocols, and potential scheduling constraints. Plan a site visit if offered; understanding base operations, utility tie-in points, and material delivery routes is critical for accurate pricing.

• Safety and quality plans: USACE projects emphasize Contractor Quality Control (CQC) and accident prevention plans. Prepare drafts addressing EM 385-1-1 safety requirements, which govern Corps construction work.

• Subcontracting strategy: For small businesses lacking self-perform capacity in all trades, identify qualified subcontractors early. Subcontractor quotes should be firm and include bonding backing where required.

• Past performance documentation: Prepare relevant project histories of similar size, scope, and complexity, especially other federal or military child care, educational, or institutional facilities.

Next steps

Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number W912BV26RA016. The response deadline is November 13, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Do not rely on this summary for actionable proposal details—download all attachments, attend any pre-proposal conferences, and submit questions through the channels specified in the solicitation.

View the official notice on SAM.gov →