Construction of Small Arms Ammunition Magazine, Blue Grass Army Depot, Richmond, Kentucky

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District has issued solicitation W912QR26RA049 for the design-build construction of a new Small Arms Ammunition Magazine at the Blue Grass Army Depot in Richmond, Kentucky. The project involves constructing a 170,000-square-foot ammunition storehouse and a munitions surveillance workshop. Key facility features include loading docks, lightning protection systems, cybersecurity measures, and Energy Monitoring Control Systems. Supporting infrastructure requirements encompass site lighting, paving, access roads, and full utility connections for water, sewer, gas, and electric services. Facilities must meet a minimum life span of 40 years in accordance with Department of Defense Unified Facilities Criteria.

This procurement is categorized under NAICS 236220 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction and PSC Y1GA Construction of Ammunition Storage Buildings. The acquisition is a full and open competition and will result in a single firm-fixed-price contract awarded through a two-phase best value tradeoff source selection process. The estimated construction magnitude is valued between $25,000,000 and $100,000,000. Performance is scheduled for 1,000 calendar days following the contract notice to proceed.

The response deadline for this solicitation is May 22, 2026. As of May 7, 2026, the solicitation includes six attachments, including Amendment 0001, technical specifications, and three redacted Justification and Approval documents regarding gas, electrical, water, and sewage utilities. Jacob Pridemore serves as the primary point of contact for this requirement.