Attachment 01 Sources Sought - Fort Hood Barracks Projects.pdf

SUBJECT: Sources Sought for Progressive Design-Build Services for Barracks Construction at Fort Hood, Texas

NOTICE TYPE: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI) for Market Research Purposes Only

PROJECTS:

• Barracks #103

• Barracks #105

• Barracks #106

• Barracks #107

• Barracks #108

SUMMARY:

This is a Sources Sought notice, issued for the purpose of market research. The U.S.

Government is seeking to identify qualified and interested firms capable of providing Progressive Design-Build (PDB) services for the construction of multiple barracks facilities at Fort Hood, Texas. This effort is projected to be conducted under Other Transaction Authority (OTA).

1. DISCLAIMER: This is a Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought Notice only.

This notice is issued solely for market research, information, and planning purposes. It does not constitute a Request for Proposals (RFP), a Request for Qualifications (RFQ), or a commitment by the Government to write, issue, or award an agreement or contract. The Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this notice. All response costs will be borne solely by the interested party.

2. PROJECT OVERVIEW & POTENTIAL PATHWAY: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Fort Worth District, is conducting public market research to gauge industry interest, capacity, and capability from commercial construction firms, design-builders, and Non-Traditional Defense Contractors (NDCs).

This project will potentially be executed as a Progressive Design-Build (PDB) project utilizing Other Transaction Authority (OTA) pursuant to 10 U.S.C. § 2808a. Prospective partners are advised that the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) does NOT apply to this potential procurement path. The negotiated, bilateral Other Transaction (OT) Agreement would serve as the sole governing contract.

3. SCOPE OF WORK (Individual Projects)

Barracks #103: Construct a permanent party Barracks to accommodate 250 Soldiers. Primary facilities include living and sleeping quarters, baths, storage, service areas, day room, heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system, building information systems, fire protection and alarm systems, antiterrorism measures, Physical Access Control Systems (PACS) installation, Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) installation, Energy Monitoring Control Systems (EMCS) connection, and special foundations. Supporting facilities include site development, utilities and connections, lighting, paving, waterway road crossing, parking, sidewalks, waterway pedestrian crossing, curbs and gutters, storm drainage, information systems, landscaping, and signage. Post Construction Award Services (PCAS) will be included in the project. Heating and cooling will be provided by a self-contained system. Measures in accordance with the Department of Defense (DoD) Minimum Antiterrorism for Buildings standards will be provided. Comprehensive building and furnishings-related interior design services are required. Access for individuals with disabilities will be provided. Cybersecurity Measures will be incorporated into this project. Sustainability/Energy measures 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.

Barracks #105: Construct a Barracks, Unaccompanied Enlisted Personnel Housing Facility to accommodate 500 Soldiers. Primary facilities include living and sleeping quarters, baths, storage, service areas, day room, building information systems, fire protection and alarm systems, Physical Access Control Systems (PACS) installation, Closed Circuit Television (CCTV), and Energy Monitoring Control Systems (EMCS) connection. Sustainability and energy measures are included.

Special foundations are required due to expansive soils in the project area. Supporting facilities include site development, utilities and connections, lighting, paving, waterway road crossing, parking, sidewalks, waterway pedestrian crossing, curbs and gutters, storm drainage, information systems, landscaping, and signage. Heating and air conditioning will be provided by a self-contained system. Measures in accordance with the Department of Defense (DoD) Minimum Anti-terrorism for Buildings standards will be provided. Comprehensive building and furnishings related interior design services are required. Access for individuals with disabilities will be provided only in the lobby area. 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.

Estimated Projected Award : The Government targets the formal award of the potential Agreement Phase 1 (Design and Preconstruction Services) on or about Second or Third Quarter of FY2028.

Target Price Range: Target Price Range (TPR): The Government has established a Target Price Range (TPR) for construction between $262,333,800.00 (the strict CCL) and $291,482,000.00 (the estimated Construction Budget), within a total Programmed Amount (PA) of $227,000,000.00.

Period of Performance (POP): Approximately 1000 calendar days following the potential execution of the Phase 2 Construction modification.

Barracks #106: This project, located at Fort Hood, Texas, is for the construction of 154,139 square-foot permanent barracks to house 500 soldiers. The scope includes living and sleeping quarters, baths, storage, and service areas. Primary facilities include living and sleeping quarters for Enlisted Soldiers and junior Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs) that have 4-private bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and 2-private bedrooms or 1-shared bathroom, living room, kitchen, closet, dayroom, fitness room, clothes washer & dryer, boot wash & TA-50 equipment cleaning, desk & lobby, and air conditioning (HVAC). Work also includes installation of Physical Access Control Systems (PACS), Intrusion Detection System (IDS), and Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV);

connection to Energy Monitoring Control Systems (EMCS); sustainability and energy measures; fire protection and alarm systems; cybersecurity measures, and 100% redundancy for heating and cooling systems. Supporting facilities include site development, utilities and connections, lighting, paving, parking, sidewalks, storm drainage, curbs and gutters, information systems, landscaping, and signage. Heating and air conditioning will be provided by self-contained system or connection to the existing energy plant. Accessibility for individuals with disabilities will be provided only in the lobby area. Special foundations are required due to expansive soils in the project area. Utility connections are required to privatized electric distribution, electric generation, natural gas, water, wastewater, central heating and/or cooling system(s).

Estimated Projected Award : The Government targets the formal award of the potential Agreement Phase 1 (Design and Preconstruction Services) on or about FY 2030 or sooner.

Target Price Range: Target Price Range (TPR): The Government has established a Target Price Range (TPR) for construction between $262,333,800.00 (the strict CCL) and $291,482,000.00 (the estimated Construction Budget), within a total Programmed Amount (PA) of $227,000,000.00.

Period of Performance (POP): Approximately 1000 calendar days following the potential execution of the Phase 2 Construction modification.

Barracks #107: This project at Fort Hood, Texas, involves constructing a 141,761 square foot permanent party barracks for 400 soldiers. The facility will provide living and sleeping quarters, baths, and storage areas. This project aims to address the housing deficit and substandard living conditions at the installation. The scope includes living and sleeping quarters for Enlisted Soldiers and junior Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs) that have 4-private bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and 2-private bedrooms or 1-shared bathroom, living room, kitchen, closet, dayroom, fitness room, clothes washer & dryer, boot wash & TA-50 equipment cleaning, desk & lobby, and heating and air conditioning (HVAC). Work also includes installation of Physical Access Control Systems (PACS), Intrusion Detection System (IDS), and Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV); connection to Energy Monitoring Control Systems (EMCS); sustainability and energy measures; fire protection and alarm systems; cybersecurity measures, and 100% redundancy for heating and cooling systems.

Supporting facilities include site development, utilities and connections, lighting, paving, parking, sidewalks, storm drainage, curbs and gutters, information systems, landscaping, and signage.

Heating and air conditioning will be provided by self-contained system or connection to the existing energy plant. Accessibility for individuals with disabilities will be provided only in the lobby area.

Special foundations are required due to expansive soils in the project area. Utility connections are required to privatized electric distribution, electric generation, natural gas, water, wastewater, central heating and/or cooling system(s).

Estimated Projected Award: The Government targets the formal award of the potential Agreement Phase 1 (Design and Preconstruction Services) on or about FY 2031 or sooner.

Target Price Range: Target Price Range (TPR): The Government has established a Target Price Range (TPR) for construction between $120,600,000.00 (the strict CCL) and $134,000,000.00 (the estimated Construction Budget), within a total Programmed Amount (PA) of $264,000,000.00.

Period of Performance (POP): Approximately 1000 calendar days following the potential execution of the Phase 2 Construction modification.

Barracks #108: Construct a Barracks to accommodate 500 Soldiers. The barracks have differently sized and configured E1-E4 and E5 modules. Primary facilities include living and sleeping quarters, baths, storage, service areas, day room, building information systems, fire protection and alarm systems, Physical Access Control Systems (PACS) installation, Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) installation, and Energy Monitoring Control Systems (EMCS) connection. Sustainability and energy measures are included. Special foundations are required due to expansive soils, in the project area.

Supporting facilities include site development, utilities, and connections, lighting, paving, waterway road crossing, parking, sidewalks, waterway pedestrian crossing, curbs and gutters, storm drainage, information, systems, landscaping, and signage. Heating and air conditioning will be provided by a self-contained system or by a central plant chilled water system. Heating and cooling systems shall have 100% equipment redundancy. Comprehensive building and furnishings related interior design services are required. Access for individuals with disabilities will be provided only in the lobby area. 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. Air Conditioning (Estimated 700 Tons).

4. ACTION REQUIRED & SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS: Interested industry partners are requested to submit their complete response as a single, consolidated PDF or Microsoft Word Document attachment. Your attached submittal file must include:

1. A clear confirmation of your firm's interest in proposing on this project under a potential PDB/OTA model.

2. Please provide a brief capability statement addressing your firm’s ability to design and construct the Fort Hood Barracks, specifically highlighting:

Secure Facility Construction: Demonstrated experience and compliance with military installation security protocols, secure construction environments, and Type II construction standards.

Progressive Design-Build Mechanics: Proven ability to successfully execute projects utilizing collaborative, progressive design-build delivery methods.

Advanced Technical Methods: Application of modern, innovative technical approaches to optimize the design, construction, and long-term resilience of the facility.

3. Your firm's complete, numbered answers to the Project Delivery & Acquisition Strategy Questionnaire must be filled out completely and submitted with your package reference Attachment 02 .

All responses must be emailed directly to the Contracting Specialist Bijay Gurung Bijay.Gurung@usace.army.mil, with a courtesy copy (CC) to the Contracting Officer, Shayla Lucas, at shayla.j.lucas@usace.army.mil .

• Technical Question and Cutoff for This Sources Sought Notice : Please submit all questions and concerns regarding this Sources Sought Notice via email

ONLY to Mr. Bijay Gurung, ensuring you courtesy copy (CC) Shayla Lucas on the transmission. The absolute cutoff for all inquiries is Friday September 25, 2026, NLT 10:00 A.M. Central Daylight Time (CDT). Please ensure the subject line of your email reads exactly: Attention: Fort Hood Barracks Projects. Please allow a 48-hour turnaround time for a response to your questions.

mailto:Bijay.Gurung@usace.army.mil mailto:shayla.j.lucas@usace.army.mil

• Capability Statement Response and Complete Package

Submission Deadline: Thursday, October 02, 2026, NLT 10:00 A.M.

CDT.

FUTURE INDUSTRY DAY: A virtual Industry Day for each project is being scheduled;

however, a specific date and time have not yet been established. This scheduling information, along with registration details and access links, will be published in a subsequent Special Notice on SAM.gov.

We ask all interested parties to closely monitor SAM.gov for these upcoming details.

During the session, the USACE Project Delivery Team (PDT) and AFCEC representatives will discuss the collaborative mechanics of the potential PDB/OTA model.

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