MACH1_AOI_FA890327OT005_Military_Working_Dog_Facility_Vandenberg_ 20 Oct 26.pdf

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Military Working Dog Facility

AOI Notice ID: FA8903-26-OT005

MACH1 Umbrella Program Notice ID: FA8903-OT-MACH1

Issuing Activity: 772nd Enterprise Sourcing Squadron (772 ESS)

Requiring Activity: Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC)

Location: Vandenberg Space Force Base, California

Delivery Method: Progressive Design-Build (PDB)

This Area of Interest (AOI) is published under the Modernized Agile Construction Horizons

(MACH1) Umbrella Program Notice. All provisions, submission rules, statutory authorities (10

U.S.C. § 2808a), and data rights/repository terms set forth in the MACH-1 Umbrella Program

Notice—including, but not limited to, Collaborative DoW Sharing (Paragraph 3.3) and

Solutions Repository Governance (Paragraph 3.4)—are hereby incorporated by reference with the same force and effect as if set forth herein in full. In the event of a conflict between this AOI and the Umbrella Notice, this AOI shall govern solely with respect to project-specific requirements, evaluation weights, and delivery milestones. Any resulting agreement will be an

Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) executed under the statutory authority of 10 U.S.C. §

2808a.

Section 1: Summary of Overall Project Scope

BLUF (Bottom Line Up Front): The Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC), in coordination with the 772nd Enterprise Sourcing Squadron (772 ESS), is executing a Progressive

Design-Build (PDB) project to renovate existing military working dog (MWD) facilities and construct a new addition at Vandenberg Space Force Base (SFB), California. Under this agreement, the selected contractor will execute both the progressive design and physical construction to deliver a fully functional, code-compliant compound (Project Number:

XUMU171121C).

Project Location and Identification

• Installation: Vandenberg Space Force Base, California

• Project Title: Renovate Admin and Kennel Facilities, Construct Additions to Military

Working Dog Facility

• Project Number: XUMU171121C

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• Program Element: 22176S, 91211S

• Not to Exceed Cost: $4,000,000

Core Physical Construction & Scope Elements

The selected Design-Build team (comprising a General Contractor and Lead Design Firm) will execute the following physical scope:

1. Renovate Existing Facilities (Buildings 6444 & 6447): Modernize and repair the 2,065

SF Kennel Building (B6447) and the 982 SF Admin Building (B6444). Scope includes reconfiguring kennel spaces, the dog wash area, restrooms, and flooring. It also includes removing appliances and an admin wall, replacing doors, windows, light fixtures, and ceiling tiles, and reconfiguring the existing sidewalk.

2. Construct Admin Office Addition (Building 6444): Demolish the existing overhead awning and construct 1,100 SF addition to Building 6444. The addition will include an

Exam Room with an Isolation (ISO) kennel, a second bathroom with a shower, a Food

Storage Room, and a secured Tack Room in compliance with military standards.

3. Site & Civil Work: Execute all necessary sitework, site improvements, utility hookups, and demolition/disposal. Coordinate all site utility hookups with American Water.

4. Seismic Reinforcement: Meet Seismic Design Category D requirements.

Progressive Design-Build (PDB) Execution Goals

The project utilizes the PDB model under the DBIA "Design-Build Done Right" framework:

• Qualifications-Based Partnering: The Government will select the contractor based on qualifications, technical capabilities, and collaboration.

• Target Value Design & Estimating: The partner will collaborate with the Government to mature the design from its current state and establish an open-book Guaranteed

Maximum Price (GMP) before physical construction.

• Schedule Compression: The team will leverage industrialized construction

(prefabrication/modularization) to compress construction timelines by 30%.

• Fast-Tracked Site Mobilization: The framework permits early NTP for sitework and early acquisition of long-lead design items to mitigate supply chain volatility.

Section 2: Background & Problem Statement

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BLUF (Bottom Line Up Front): The current MWD kennel and admin facilities (Buildings 6444 and 6447) at Vandenberg SFB fail quarterly inspections and contain critical safety hazards that endanger military personnel and canine assets. Transitioning to a Progressive Design-Build

(PDB) model is critical to eliminate traditional design-bid-build delays, rapidly deliver compliant spaces, and preserve the security mission of the 30th Space Wing.

Mission Role and Requirement

• Critical Defense Asset: Buildings 6444 and 6447 house and train the MWDs of the 30th

Space Wing Security Forces. These canines protect Vandenberg SFB, the U.S. Space

Force (USSF), and local missions from threats.

• Core Requirements: The installation requires adequate, code-compliant training and working spaces within the Kennel, and Admin Office.

Current Operational Challenges & Hazards

• Life-Safety Hazards: Daily kennel inspections have identified critical safety hazards, including toxic paint chips and dangerous wildlife (snakes and spiders) in the canine runs.

• Inadequate Dog Runs: Cramped dog runs create unsafe working conditions. Security

Forces personnel face accidental bites from aggressive dogs during daily washdowns.

Enlarging the runs is necessary to provide safe separations.

• Traditional Process Lag: Standard sequential design-bid-build methods introduce administrative lag and delay "Speed to Capability" (S2C). An agile, integrated design-builder is necessary to streamline design reviews, coordinate site logistics, and mitigate supply chain volatility.

Proposed Construction Solution

The Air Force requires a permanent construction solution to accelerate project delivery.

• Off-site Speed, On-site Durability: Off-site modular manufacturing minimizes on-base construction disruptions and compresses design-to-occupancy timelines by up to 50%.

• Enhanced Materials: Heavy-gauge structural steel frames integrated into permanent concrete foundations will replace legacy building methods to ensure structural integrity and compliance with UFC 1-200-01 and UFC 1-200-02.

Impact of Inaction

If the Government does not fund and execute this project:

1. Critical health and safety deficiencies will remain.

2. Facilities will continue to fail inspections, heightening health risks for personnel and working dogs.

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3. The Security Forces' operational readiness and base-wide defense mission will decline.

Section 3: Mandatory Non-Negotiables & Technical

Constraints

BLUF (Bottom Line Up Front): The proposed design and construction must comply with all mandatory Department of Defense (DoD), Air Force, and federal statutory requirements. The parameters, standards, and material specifications detailed below are non-negotiable and cannot be traded away or altered during the collaborative design phase.

Work Restrictions & Timeline Constraints (DD 1391)

• Project Delivery Method: The project must be executed as a Design-Build project.

• Execution Year: Planned for execution in FY 2028.

• Design Baseline: The designer must create an efficient and functional space that incorporates modern and innovative building materials. Use the 100% complete design as of April 2021 for information only.

• Operational Contingency: The contractor must establish a secure, temporary housing location on base for the displaced K9s during construction.

• Compliance Statement Rules:

o Seismic Rule: Must comply with the 30% and 50% repair-to-replacement ratios.

o Antiterrorism Rule: Must comply with the AT 50% repair-to-replacement ratio.

o Fire Protection Rule: Must comply with the 50% Fire Protection Rule.

• Floodplain Rule: The facility must not fall within or partly within a 100-year flood plain.

Non-Negotiable Material Specifications, Justifications, and Approvals

To satisfy the requirements of DD 1391, the Air Force Military Working Dog Facility Standard

Design, and UFC guidelines, the project must utilize the following specialized materials and systems:

Material /

Component Technical Justification

Reference /

Authority Approval Status

Reinforced

Masonry Walls Must be reinforced to withstand seismic forces and

Seismic Design

Category D

Requirements;

Coordinated with user, approved by Installation

Facility Board.

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Geotechnical

Engineering Report

Delegated approval via

Lt Col Seth N. Poulsen, 30 CES/CC.

Heavy-Gauge

Structural Steel

Frames

Ensures long-term durability and structural integrity of the permanent modular units, securing a 30-to-50-year service life.

UFC 1-200-01, UFC

1-200-02, & UFC 4-

211-02

Coordinated with user, approved by Installation

Facility Board.

Delegated approval via

Lt Col Seth N. Poulsen, 30 CES/CC.

Marine-Grade

316 Stainless

Steel Hardware

Upgrades standard commercial hardware to prevent corrosion and degradation from high-pressure chemical washdowns.

UFC 4-211-02

Compliance

Coordinated with user, approved by Installation

Facility Board.

Delegated approval via

Lt Col Seth N. Poulsen, 30 CES/CC.

Medical-Grade

Resinous Epoxy

Flooring

Seamless application with integral cove bases to prevent moisture penetration, bacteria buildup, and chemical degradation.

UFC 4-211-02

Compliance

Coordinated with user, approved by Installation

Facility Board.

Delegated approval via

Lt Col Seth N. Poulsen, 30 CES/CC.

Impact-

Resistant, Non-

Porous Walls

Upgraded wall finishes withstand heavy canine wear, scratching, and daily chemical sanitization.

UFC 4-211-02

Compliance

Coordinated with user, approved by Installation

Facility Board.

Delegated approval via

Lt Col Seth N. Poulsen, 30 CES/CC.

Industrial-

Grade HVAC

Systems &

Controls

Must deliver 10 to 15 fresh air changes per hour to prevent disease. Must maintain negative pressure in the isolation room with external

BAS alarms and indicator lights.

UFC 4-211-02, UFC

4-510-01 & MWD

Design Standards

Coordinated with user, approved by Installation

Facility Board.

Delegated approval via

Lt Col Seth N. Poulsen, 30 CES/CC.

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Heavy-Duty

Cast-Iron

Drainage

Systems

High-performance drainage with hair interceptors cast directly into the concrete foundation to prevent clogging from dog hair.

UFC 4-211-02 &

MWD Design

Standards

Coordinated with user, approved by Installation

Facility Board.

Delegated approval via

Lt Col Seth N. Poulsen, 30 CES/CC.

Tack Room

Secured Space

Secured space built with physical structural standards

(e.g., class 5 vaulted doors, reinforced walls, IDS/CCS alarms, independent access control).

DAFI 31-121, UFC

4-215-01 (Armories

& Small Arms

Storage)

Coordinated with user, approved by Installation

Facility Board.

Delegated approval via

Lt Col Seth N. Poulsen, 30 CES/CC.

Exam Room &

Isolation Kennel

Dedicated clean medical space for veterinary examinations and containment of infectious dogs.

DAFI 31-121 &

MWD Design Guide

Coordinated with user, approved by Installation

Facility Board.

Delegated approval via

Lt Col Seth N. Poulsen, 30 CES/CC.

New Doors, Windows, Light

Fixtures, and

Ceiling Tiles

Repairs and modernizes existing facilities (B6447 and

B6444) to meet updated safety codes and space guides.

DD 1391 Repair

Scope (EEIC 522)

Coordinated with user, approved by Installation

Facility Board.

Delegated approval via

Lt Col Seth N. Poulsen, 30 CES/CC.

Mandatory Statutory Design Standards

The project design and construction must comply with the latest editions of the following standards:

1. Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC):

o UFC 1-200-01 (General Building Requirements) o UFC 1-200-02 (High Performance and Sustainable Building Requirements) o UFC 3-600-01 (Fire Protection Engineering for Facilities) - Requires 2-hour fire-rated assemblies for load-bearing elements.

o UFC 4-010-01 (DoD Minimum Antiterrorism Standards for Buildings)

P a g e 7 of 10 o UFC 4-010-06 (Cybersecurity of Facility-Related Control Systems) - Requires

Authorization to Operate (ATO).

o UFC 4-211-02 (Aircraft Maintenance Hangars/Specialized Facilities) & UFC 4-

510-01 (Military Medical Facilities)

2. Air Force & DoD Regulations:

o DAFI 31-121 (Military Working Dog Program) o Air Force Military Working Dog Facility Standard Design (July 2018) o Design Guide for Military Working Dog Facilities (August 2003)

3. National Industry Codes:

o National Electric Code (NEC) o National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) / NFPA 101 Life Safety Code o Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IESNA) o California Building Code (CBC) o ASHRAE 90.1-2010 (Energy Standard for Buildings) o International Building Code (IBC) (where UFC and IBC conflict, the team will align with veterinarian input for dog health)

Fiscal Cap & Program Safeguards

• Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) Cap: Phase 2 construction award is strictly contingent on Phase 1 generating a GMP. The total project cost must not exceed

$4,000,000.

Section 4: Desired Objectives & Lines of Effort

(LOEs)

The respondents must propose a solution using one or a combination of non-traditional methods in LOE 1: Design & Planning. The primary goal of LOE 1 is to produce a detailed, site-specific plan that enables a rapid and predictable approach for LOE 2: Physical Construction. The selected Progressive Design Builder will execute this project across two distinct, consecutive

Lines of Effort:

LOE 1: Pre-Construction, Collaborative Design & Cost Modeling

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• Collaborative Design Development: Progress the Government's baseline requirements into constructible design packages (schematic, design development, and construction documents) utilizing building information modeling (BIM).

• Site-Specific Design Package: Develop a comprehensive set of constructable design packages tailored to the unique topographical, geotechnical, and utility conditions of site.

• Integrated Systems Plan: Detail the specific HVAC and ventilation systems required to achieve 15 room Air Changes per Hour (ACH), the acoustic dampening materials to mitigate noise, and the non-porous interior materials that meet sanitation requirements.

The plan must show how these systems are integrated into the recommended solution/structure.

• Specific Building Codes: Where IBCs and UFCs conflict, the DB and government teams will collaborate to align with industry best practices as much as feasible with the veterinarian's input to ensure dog health and welfare.

• Risk Mitigation Strategy: Maintain a shared project risk register to progressively assign, mitigate, or price risks.

• Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) & Schedule: Perform continuous, open-book cost estimating and value engineering to align the design with the Government’s established target budget. Produce a firm, open-book GMP and a detailed project schedule for the full construction of this project. The GMP will be based on the complete LOE 1 design culminating in a collaborative negotiation of a GMP proposal.

LOE 2 - Construction Phase, Site Work & Commissioning

• Construction Execution: Upon Government acceptance of the GMP and issuance of a construction authorization, execute all physical sitework, utility connections, structural fabrication, interior buildouts, and finishes. This includes early agreements for long lead time item acquisition and may include early NTPs (prior to 100% design) for civil/site work.

• Industrialized Construction Integration: Plan, transport, and assemble prefabricated or modular components to optimize site logistics and accelerate the construction schedule.

• Commissioning, Training & Turnover: Conduct comprehensive system inspections, integrated testing (including HVAC, fire suppression, and FRCS cyber validation), and facility handoff, providing a complete and usable facility.

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Section 5: Eligibility & Submission Guidelines

Eligibility: Open to U.S. based general contractors and design-build joint ventures that demonstrated experience executing design-build construction projects of comparable scale.

Security / Installation Access: All design and construction personnel must possess or be capable of obtaining rapid, unescorted installation access at Vandenberg Space Force Base. Key personnel may require active Secret clearances as specified by the project security guide.

Submission Portal: This AOI is a request for solutions that follow the multi-phased procedures outlined in the MACH1 Parent Notice: FA8903-OT-MACH1.

• The initial step is the submission of the Phase 1 Solution Brief to the Submission Portal:

772ESS.PKA.MACH1@us.af.mil

• Include the AOI Notice ID # in the subject line.

Phase 1: Submission Guidelines (Solution Brief): Respondents shall submit a White Paper

(Solution Brief), which is strictly limited to five (5) pages. The Solution Brief must include:

1. Title Page: Company Name, Title, Date, Point of Contact (Name, Email, Phone), and

Address. Specifically identify this AOI. The title page does not count against the 5-page limit.

2. Executive Summary (1 Page Max): A concise overview of the Progressive Design

Builder team’s approach to delivering LOE 1 design and planning objectives.

3. Core Concept: Clearly describe the methodology for developing the site-specific design, integrating the technical systems (HVAC, acoustics, sanitation), and your strategy for arriving at a firm GMP and schedule. Include a high-level milestone schedule for completing this LOE 1 design effort.

4. Credentials: Provide a brief overview of the company, top-line gross sales/revenues, and go-to-market strategy. Include examples of at least three completed projects using Fabric

Engineered Tensile Facilities (ETF), Industrialized Construction (IC), 3D-printed or additive construction techniques, or a combination of non-traditional methods within the past 10 years with a project value exceeding $4M.

mailto:772ESS.PKA.MACH1@us.af.mil

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Evaluation Criteria:

Phase 1 Solution Briefs (White Papers) will be evaluated on their own merit against the following criteria:

1. Technical Merit & Design Approach: How well the proposed concept addresses the core challenges of developing a site-specific, integrated design based on a structure resulting from non-traditional construction methods.

2. Speed to Design Completion: Confidence in the proposed schedule for delivering the full

LOE 1 design package.

3. Company Viability & Experience: Demonstrated experience in designing and costing similar scale projects or facility.

Submission Deadline:

Phase 1 Solution Briefs are due: Tuesday, 17 Nov 2026 at 12:00 PM CST. Submit responses to orgbox: 772ESS.PKA.MACH1@us.af.mil and include the AOI Notice ID # FA890327OT005 in the subject line.

All questions for clarifications will be due by 27 Oct 2026. No questions will be accepted after this date.

The Government will determine if Phase 1 submissions possess sufficient capability to progress to Phase 2 (Pitch Session) in accordance with MACH1 procedures.