diff --git a/build_test.bash b/build_test.bash
index 296a79c..b039285 100755
--- a/build_test.bash
+++ b/build_test.bash
@@ -54,7 +54,7 @@
 
 echo
 echo "Running Bazel smoke test..."
-"${TOP}/tools/bazel" --batch --max_idle_secs=1 info
+STANDALONE_BAZEL=true "${TOP}/tools/bazel" --batch --max_idle_secs=1 info
 
 echo
 echo "Running Soong test..."