SHAPE SAC and YC Construction

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Europe District (NAU) intends to solicit construction firms to construct a standard design combined School Age Center (SAC)/Youth Center (YC) with adjacent outdoor activity areas at SHAPE, in Mons, Belgium. NAU is anticipating a Firm- Fixed-Price (FFP), Single Award Definitive Contract to a prime construction contractor.

Project Scope:
Construct a standard design combined School Age Center (SAC)/Youth Center (YC) with adjacent outdoor activity areas, SHAPE, BE. The SAC portion of the facility will include facility includes spaces for technology lab, multipurpose room, arts and science room, performing arts room, a gym, a snack bar culinary arts area, storage, janitors closet, laundry room, common gathering areas, activity rooms, bathrooms, administrative and support spaces. The YC portion of the facility will include spaces for a technology lab, multipurpose rooms, homework room, storage and administrative and support spaces. Fire Life Safety (FLS)systems, Electronic Security Systems (ESS), Building Control Systems (BCS) and Utility Control Systems (UCS) will be provided. Sustainability and energy enhancement measures are included. Supporting facilities include site development, utilities and connections, lighting, paving, parking, walks, curbs and gutters, storm drainage, information systems, landscaping and signage. Heating and air conditioning will be provided by self-contained systems. Access for individuals with disabilities will be provided. Facilities will be designed to a minimum life of 40 years in accordance with DoD's Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC 1-200-02) including energy efficiencies, building envelope and integrated building systems performance. Demolish 1 building at Shape Headquarters, BE (9,199 Total SF). Air Conditioning (Estimated 200 Tons).

1. The anticipated period of performance is fifteen (15) months.
2. The estimated Magnitude of Construction is more than $10,000,000.
Location: Mons, Belgium.

Set Asides and Codes: As the work will be performed outside of the continental United States, no set asides to small business or socioeconomic preference will be given for this solicitation. This effort is classified through the North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS): 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) with a small business size standard of $45 million.

Submission Requirements: See Capability Statement

Proposal Period: Solicitation is scheduled for release on or about March 2026. Contract Award is anticipated for September 2026.

This announcement is for market research only. This is not a solicitation or Request for Proposal (RFP). This notice does not obligate the government to any contract award, nor does it restrict the Government as to the ultimate acquisition approach. Responses to this market survey shall be for informational purposes only. The Government will not reimburse respondents for any cost incurred in preparation of a response to this notice.

Submission of Capability Statements should be sent via email to Kelsey LaHue, Contract Specialist, Kelsey.J.LaHue@usace.army.mil no later than 21 November 2025 at 1400hrs Central European Time using the following naming convention: Company Name-Capability Statement- W912GB26R0001. The submission should address all questions in the attached capability statement. NO HARD COPY OR FACSIMILE SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

Additional Information:
Questions concerning the processes and procedures can be sent to Kelsey.J.LaHue@usace.army.mil