Responses to RFIs - OTA 2 MCI East Barracks 26OCT2026.pdf

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1 10/1/2026 3 Evaluation Criteria

3. Vendor Capability

The criterion states that vendors must demonstrate the organizational and operational capability to execute large-scale Industrialized Construction “within the Southwestern United States.” Given that the Award Objective identifies MCI East locations including Camp Lejeune, MCAS Cherry Point, MCRD Parris Island, and MCB Quantico, please confirm whether the reference to the “Southwestern United States” is intended to read “Eastern United States” or otherwise applies to the MCI East locations identified in the AOI.

Change "Southwestern" to "Eastern". See Rev 3 AOI N4008526R0276 posted to SAM.

2 10/1/2026 N/A N/A N/A Is it the Government's intent to award a single agreement for all 12 buildings Determination will be made after RPPs are received 3 10/1/2026 N/A N/A N/A Will all of these buildings be awarded at the same time Determination will be made after RPPs are received

4 10/1/2026 N/A N/A N/A After the initial design is accepted, is the intent for all buildings to proceed concurrently, or should they be staggered? Details will be provided during RPP phase.

5 10/1/2026 N/A N/A N/A What is the anticipated performance period for construction Details will be provided during RPP phase.

6 10/1/2026 N/A N/A N/A Are these new barracks, or repair by replacement? Projects include demolition and constuction of new barracks

7 10/1/2026 N/A N/A N/A Will 100% performance and payment bonds be required?

In the response to the Phase 1-AOI phase, Evaluation Criteria 3-Vendor Capability, “Vendors should demonstrate a ability to: Obtain bonding for projects of comparable size and complexity, including a brief description of current surety support and approximate per project and aggregate bonding capacity.” The “brief description” does not have to be official documentation from a surety company. Vendors can state their current project and aggregate bonding capacity. Vendors who are selected to proceed to the Phase 2-RPP phase will receive specific bonding requirement submission details.

8 10/2/2026 4 Phase 1 - AOI

White Paper Validity Period (Portal)

The AOI states that White Paper submissions remain valid and eligible for consideration for one year from the AO submission due date and that, during this period, a “portaled vendor” may be invited to Phase 2 if an additional Government requirement within the scope of the AOI becomes available. Please clarify whether all vendors submitting a compliant Phase I White Paper remain eligible for consideration during the one-year validity period, including vendors not initially shortlisted to proceed to Phase 2, or whether the one-year portal eligibility applies only to vendors initially shortlisted/selected following the Phase I evaluatio

Vendors may be placed in the Portal at two points: (1) After evaluation of White Papers, some vendors who are no selected to proceed to the RPP phase (but are determined to be technically acceptable and of interest to the government), may be placed on the Portal; (2) After evaluation of RPP submissions, some vendors who are not selected for OTA award, may be placed on the Portal. Not all vendors (even if determined to be technically acceptable) may be placed on the Portal. Being placed in the Portal does not constitute an award, nor does it guarantee future work.

9 10/13/2026 4 Phase 1 - AOI N/A

Must the White Paper be submitted by the entity expected to become the prime contractor/agreement awardee? May an IC manufacturer submit a White Paper describing an integrated delivery approach with prospective U.S. prime/GC and licensed A/E partners, with final team arrangements established during Phase 2?

For such an approach, may the Phase 1 bonding capability statement be supported by the proposed prime contractor’s surety capacity? Please clarify the level of partner identification or commitment required in Phase

Requirements in AOI must be met; final teaming arrangement can be established during Phase 2.

10 10/13/2026 4 Award Objective N/A The AOI lists 1,320 “rooms” for the 1st Battalion recruit barracks and 330 “rooms” for the 3rd Battalion recruit barracks.

Please confirm whether these quantities represent personnel/bed spaces, individual rooms, or open bays, and whether a target occupancy per bay is available.

See Revised AOI posted to SAM on 10/23/2026

11 10/13/2026 4 NAVFAC's OTA Process N/A

Will the DoN-provided IC room design standards and reference layouts for Marine Corps 2+0 accommodation and recru open-bay barracks be available before the White Paper deadline, or during Phase 2?

Please also confirm the applicability of FC 4-721-10N, Change 2 dated 24 April 2026, and identify any additional project-specific criteria available for Phase 1

Yes, details will be provided in RPP.

12 10/13/2026 3 Evaluation Criteria N/A

The AOI requires demonstration of at least 20% reduction in design and construction costs and 30% reduction in design and build timelines.

A robust, like-for-like comparison would require developing both conventional and IC alternatives for the same project, using equivalent scope, performance requirements, site conditions and delivery assumptions.

Please clarify whether Phase 1 vendors are expected to prepare separate project-specific cost estimates and schedules for both alternatives, and identify the level of detail required.

Where such a comparison cannot reasonably be developed from the information available at Phase 1, would a technical narrative explaining the cost and schedule reduction mechanisms, supported by comparable-project data and clearly stated assumptions, be acceptable, with the detailed project-specific comparison developed during Phase 2?

Please identify the minimum quantitative evidence and comparison methodology expected for Phase 1 evaluation, and any Government baseline information available to support this assessment.

Multiple and detailed estimates are not required; submit per AOI.

13 10/13/2026 N/A N/A N/A Would shipments of IC components manufactured outside the United States be subject to a U.S.-flag ocean transportation requirement under this AOI? If so, please identify the applicable requirement and whether it must be reflected in Phase 1 logistics and schedule assumptions.

If foreign-manufactured IC modules or assemblies are approved for use during Phase 2, their ocean transportation will be subject to the Preference for United States vessels in transporting supplies by sea under 10 USC §2631, unless the requirement is properly waived in accordance with 10 USC §2631(b).

14 10/13/2026 3 Evaluation Criteria

3. Vendor Capability

The Vendor Capability criterion refers to execution within the “Southwestern United States.” Please confirm that the relevant geographic capability for this AOI is delivery at the listed MCI East locations in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia.

See response to PPI #1.

15 10/13/2026 4 Award Objective N/A For the MCRD Parris Island Recruit Barracks requirements identified for 1st Battalion (1,320 rooms/385,512 SF) and 3rd Battalion (330 rooms/95,648 SF), please provide any available planning assumptions regarding the anticipated number of buildings, number of stories, structural/material system, and notional internal layout for the open-bay barracks.

See Revised AOI posted to SAM on 10/23/2026

GOVERNMENT RESPONSEQUESTION

REFERENCEDate

Submitted

PPI

No.

16 10/13/2026 1 Desired Solutions N/A Please confirm whether Type I or Type II construction is required for the barracks facilities contemplated under this AOI, or whether vendors may propose alternative construction types that demonstrate compliance with the applicable UFC/WBDG requirements and the AOI's performance objectives.

Type II is preferred; alternatives that meet UFC requirements will be considered for further cost reduction that meet durability and life cycle requirements.

17 10/13/2026 1 Desired Solutions N/A Please confirm whether Type III or Type V construction, including wood-based structural systems, may be proposed wher the vendor demonstrates compliance with applicable UFC/WBDG requirements and the AOI's durability, longevity, life/safety, force protection, and lifecycle performance objectives, or whether such construction types are prohibited.

Type II is preferred; alternatives that meet UFC requirements will be considered for further cost reduction that meet durability and life cycle requirements.

18 10/13/2026

For the MCRD Parris Island open-bay barracks, may vendors propose alternative configurations that deliver the required capacity and square footage through multiple buildings, including single-story facilities and other Industrialized Construction solutions, rather than a predetermined multi-story configuration? Please also confirm whether innovative IC approaches, including 3D-printed construction, may be proposed, provided the solution satisfies applicable requirements and the AOI's performance objectives

Yes to both. As a reminder, AOI objectives must be met.

19 10/13/2026 2 Evaluation Criteria

1. Relevant Experience

The AOI expresses a preference for relevant experience demonstrating the ability to concurrently manage multiple large-scale construction projects with an aggregate value exceeding $150 million. To enable vendors to clearly and consistently demonstrate this capability without reducing the limited narrative space available to address the evaluation criteria, will the Government consider one additional page, excluded from the 10-page White Paper limit, solely for a table or graphic depicting current and/or recent concurrent projects, including project values, periods of performance, and the vendor's role?

White Paper is limited to 10 pages.

20 10/13/2026 4 Award Objective N/A

For the MCRD Parris Island open-bay Recruit Barracks, please clarify how the stated quantities of 1,320 rooms for the 1s Battalion and 330 rooms for the 3rd Battalion should be interpreted for planning purposes, given that the facilities are identified as "Open Bay.” Specifically, please confirm whether these quantities represent individual rooms, personnel/bed capacity, single beds, bunk beds, or another planning unit

See Revised AOI posted to SAM on 10/23/2026

21 10/14/2026 N/A N/A N/A Multiple Awards: Does NAVFAC anticipate awarding multiple Other Transaction Agreements to different contractors, o will one contractor be selected for the entire MCI East Barracks program Details will be provided during RPP phase.

22 10/14/2026 N/A N/A N/A Project-Level Bonding: Will bonding be required individually for each barracks project, or will contractors need sufficient bonding capacity for the entire program? At what stage will formal bonding commitments be required? See response to PPI #7.

23 10/14/2026 N/A N/A N/A Sequencing of RPPs: Does NAVFAC intend to release Requests for Project Proposals individually as projects become available, or will multiple projects be grouped into a single RPP?

A single RPP will be issued to short listed Vendors. The OTA will allow for Award Agreements to multiple vendors under the single RPP.

24 10/14/2026 N/A N/A N/A Geographic Requirements: The Vendor Capability section references performing construction in the Southwestern United States. Is this requirement applicable to the MCI East Barracks projects, or should it reference the Eastern United States? See response to PPI #1.

25 10/14/2026 N/A N/A N/A RFI Responses: When does NAVFAC anticipate posting responses to submitted RFI questions? Will responses be published as questions are received and reviewed, or will all responses be released together after the October 19 deadline?Responses will be published as they are recieved and reviewed.

26 10/14/2026 N/A N/A N/A Can 11x17 sheets be used – for tables or charts? 8.5" x 11" must be used.

27 10/14/2026 N/A N/A N/A Can tables, charts and graphics use smaller than 12pt font 12 Point Font is to be used.

28 10/15/2026 N/A N/A N/A Whether a specialist material supplier may submit a focused technical concept under this AOI, or should participate through a lead construction/manufacturing team;

The Vendor Team is encouraged to submit a White Paper that provides the most advantageous project delivery to the Government based on quality, cost, scheduling, etc.

29 10/15/2026 N/A N/A N/A The applicable route and requirements for participation by a European manufacturer or its representative, including any domestic-sourcing requirements;

As stated in the AOI, "A company incorporated outside the United States may be eligible to submit a White Paper and participate directly in this OTA to the extent it is not prohibited under Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) Part 40.202, Prohibitions and Clause 52.240-91, Security Prohibitions and Exclusions. These prohibitions are statutorily based and therefore apply to Other Transaction Agreements."

30 10/15/2026 N/A N/A N/A Whether there is a public teaming mechanism or industry-engagement contact through which we could reach intereste prime contractors and modular manufacturers Vendors were invited to submit their information for inclusion in an Interested Parties List. See AOI.

31 10/15/2026 N/A N/A N/A

The AOI expressly seeks advanced manufacturing and industrialized construction solutions capable of reducing overall design and construction costs by at least 20% and design/build timelines by at least 30%, while recognizing alternative commercial building methods demonstrating equivalent or superior performance.

Given the federal government's broader efforts to encourage innovative construction technologies, does NAVFAC recognize that requiring three individually completed $50 million projects may inadvertently create a barrier to entry for established, new commercially proven technologies capable of substantially exceeding these objectives?

For example, industrialized construction systems within excess of $40 million in commercial deployments over five years, encompassing hundreds of thousands of square feet supporting major national sporting, entertainment, and other high-profile events, may offer potential cost reductions of as much as 50% and delivery-time reductions of as much as 90%.

Would NAVFAC consider an alternative qualification pathway recognizing new & innovative demonstrated commercial performance, manufacturing capacity, and technical capability, particularly where an experienced construction partner satisfies the large-project execution and bonding requirements?

Multiple and detailed estimates are not required; submit per AOI.

32 10/15/2026 N/A N/A N/A

Would NAVFAC recognize extensive, successful deployments supporting major national sporting events, international entertainment productions, and national political conventions as evidence of manufacturing capacity, accelerated delivery, operational reliability, and repeatable construction performance, notwithstanding the individual dollar value of those deployments?

Vendors are responsible for determining their most relevant experience for submission.

33 10/15/2026 N/A N/A N/A The AOI states that relevant experience may be demonstrated by the proposed team. Can a qualified general contractor satisfy the large-project experience, financial, and bonding requirements while a specialized industrialized construction manufacturer demonstrates its technical capabilities through its own commercial deployment history?

Yes

34 10/15/2026 N/A N/A N/A

If NAVFAC retains the existing qualifications for permanent barracks construction, would it consider a separate acquisitio of rapidly deployable, reusable facilities to support interim military housing and construction operations before and during permanent barracks delivery? Especially if barracks can be done and functional < 12 months?

Could such facilities be procured directly by NAVFAC or furnished through selected prime contractors for personnel accommodations, administrative offices, and construction support, with the ability to relocate and reuse them across successive projects and installations?

That is outside the scope of this AOI.

35 10/15/2026 N/A N/A N/A The AOI identifies volumetric modular, hybrid, and Kit of Parts methodologies. Would NAVFAC consider factorymanufactured systems transported in compact configurations and expanded or assembled on site, provided the completed buildings satisfy applicable performance requirements?

Yes, provided it meets the requirements to be set forth in Phase 2.

36 10/15/2026 N/A N/A N/A Would NAVFAC consider permanently installed, multi-story barracks constructed using expandable o reconfigurable industrialized building systems that meet applicable UFC and WBDG requirements for durability, longevity, structural performance, life safety, and force protection

See response to PPI #35.

37 10/15/2026 N/A N/A N/A May a qualified prime contractor incorporate specialized industrialized construction manufacturers or multiple complementary construction technologies within a single barracks project, including manufacturers supplying complete residential, administrative, or common-area facilities?

See response to PPI #35.

38 10/15/2026 N/A N/A N/A Will NAVFAC consider white papers addressing individual buildings, installation-specific groups of buildings, or particular barracks configurations, rather than requiring vendors to demonstrate the ability to deliver all 12 buildings? Yes, but preference is installation level (or greater) solutions.

39 10/15/2026 N/A N/A N/A Will NAVFAC provide the referenced DON barracks room industrialized construction design standard representative floor plans, room configurations, occupancy requirements, and applicable technical criteria before the October 29 white-paper deadline?

Design standards will be issued during Phase 2.

40 10/15/2026 N/A N/A N/A What baseline will NAVFAC use to measure the required 20% cost reduction and 30% schedule reduction? Wil comparisons encompass design, manufacturing, transportation, site preparation, assembly, utilities, commissioning, and readiness for occupancy?

Multiple and detailed estimates are not required; submit per AOI.

41 10/15/2026 N/A N/A N/A Has NAVFAC identified anticipated personnel displacement, interim housing requirements, or construction phasing acros the four installations? If so, would NAVFAC consider government-owned relocatable facilities that can be redeployed as successive permanent barracks projects commence and conclude

Redeployment of government owned relocatable facilities is outside the scope of this OTA.

42 10/15/2026 N/A N/A N/A The Vendor Capability criteria reference execution of large-scale industrialized construction within the Southwestern United States, while the identified installations are in the eastern United States. Is this reference intentional, or should the requirement apply to the listed project locations?

See response to PPI #1.

43 10/16/2026 3 Evaluation Criteria

Vendor Capability

On Page 3, the Vendor Capability section requires demonstration of capability in “Southwestern United States.” Was this requirement supposed to read “Southeastern United States” since all of the projects are located in the southeast? See response to PPI #1.

44 10/16/2026 N/A N/A N/A Is Type II construction required as it was in a similar projects? Type II is preferred; alternatives that meet UFC requirements will be considered for further cost reduction that meet durability and life cycle requirements

45 10/18/2026 N/A N/A N/A

For the Phase 1 White Paper, should scalability, deliverability and resource-capacity information demonstrate the ability to execute the entire revised project portfolio concurrently?

Alternatively, may vendors present an integrated approach applicable to the listed building types, supported by representative building or building-group examples, while clearly stating the proposed capacity and phasing for projects subsequently assigned during Phase 2?

Alternative approach may be submitted but vendors meeting full AOI criteria may be considered more advantageou to the Government.

46 10/18/2026 N/A N/A N/A

Please confirm whether QU2702 / B5001 OCS and QU2703 / B5002 OCS involve new or replacement construction, o renovation of existing buildings.

Please also clarify whether the listed floor areas describe the proposed facilities or the existing buildings. This distinction will help us identify the appropriate application of our industrialized construction approac

Projects include demolition and constuction of new barracks.

47 10/19/2026 2 Evaluation Criteria N/A

Please consider lowering the minimum single project relevancy threshold to $25M from $50M in Evaluation Criterion # This is a new delivery concept for government barracks construction $50M places the magnitude for past experience introduces restrictive limits on valid competition and eliminates firms with directly relevant experience under the current threshold.

See Revised AOI posted to SAM on 10/23/2026

48 10/19/2026 2 Evaluation Criteria N/A

Evaluation Criteria 1 – “provide examples of minimum 3 completed IC projects…..”. If an IC project has completed its factory modular manufacturing and onsite installation, but is not yet substantially complete onsite, can this be considered “complete” and included as an example? Or does it need to be substantially complete onsite to be included in the examples?

Projects must be 100% complete.

49 10/19/2026 1 Desired Solutions N/A

Meaning of "Modular Open Systems Approach." The Desired Solution Objectives call for "Modular Open Systems Approach architecture with open, standardized interfaces to accelerate maintenance and reduce lifecycle costs." The same objective appears in AOIs N6247326R0072 (Camp Pendleton) and N6247027R0003 (Navy CDCs) and in the July 1, 2026 NAVFAC Special Notice, where it reads "to accelerate future upgrades." None of these documents define the term. Does NAVFAC intend the meaning in 10 U.S.C. § 4401, under which modular system interfaces are verified to comply, where available and suitable, with widely supported and consensus-based standards? If not, how will the objective be defined and evaluated, and which wording ("maintenance" or "future upgrades") governs?

Special Inspections are to be in accordance with the IBC and applicable UFC's. See UFC 1-200-01 paragraph 1-4.3 Off Site and Modular Construction Requirements for relevant QA/QC and SI requirements.

50 10/19/2026 N/A N/A N/A

Which interfaces are meant to be open. The responses to RFIs 46–49 under N6247326R0072 describe a Government-provided standard room layout while allowing vendor-proprietary module geometries and factory methods. For this AOI, is the intent that the Government select a design, obtain rights to it, and make it available for other manufacturers to build? If so, does "open, standardized interfaces" refer to that Government-owned design, or also to standardized connections that any qualified manufacturer could build to, such as module-to-module structural connections, MEP and utility connections, and envelope joints? Will the Government-provided IC design standard define or reference interface requirements?

Vendors will provide comments on RPP "Statement of Work" to ensure design and construction terms are agreeable and executeable. NAVFAC will incorporate vendor feedback into finalized RPP SOW.

51 10/19/2026 N/A N/A N/A

Evaluation of voluntary consensus standards. Consistent with 10 U.S.C. § 4401 and OMB Circular A-119 (which directs agencies to use voluntary consensus standards in lieu of government-unique standards where practical), will a Technical Approach that demonstrates conformance to existing voluntary consensus standards be evaluated favorably against the open-interface objective, compared with vendor-unique interface specifications? Relevant published standards include the ANSI-approved ICC/MBI 1200 (planning, design, fabrication and assembly), 1205 (inspection and regulatory compliance) and 1210 (mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems), whose second editions are now in public review. Complementary interface standards are in development by the Center for Offsite Construction with the International Code Council under ANSI-accredited procedures: the modular interface standard, CfOC/ICC 1220 (Standard on Configurations and Connections for Off-Site Construction; see https://centerforoffsiteconstruction.org/modular-consensus-committees/), and the panelized interface standard, CfOC/ICC 1230 (Standard on Configurations and Connections for Panelized Off-Site Construction; see https://centerforoffsiteconstruction.org/panel-interface-consensus/).

Vendors will provide comments on RPP "Statement of Work" to ensure design and construction terms are agreeable and executeable. NAVFAC will incorporate vendor feedback into finalized RPP SOW.

52 10/19/2026 N/A N/A N/A

Government participation in consensus standards. OMB Circular A-119 also encourages agency participation in voluntary consensus standards bodies. Would DON or NAVFAC consider participating, as a government or user-interest member, in the open ANSI consensus committees developing modular and panelized interface standards? For example, the Panelized Interface Consensus Committee for CfOC/ICC 1230, the panelized interface standard, is currently accepting applications for members (https://centerforoffsiteconstruction.org/picc-apply).

Not in the scope of the AOI.

53 10/19/2026 4 NAVFAC's OTA Process N/A

Data rights in interfaces. Phase 2 asks for "data rights/IP assertions." If the Government intends to obtain rights in selected design so that other manufacturers can build it, will those rights extend to the interface and connection specifications, not only to design or BIM models, sufficient for another manufacturer to supply compatible modules or components? If a vendor proposes a proprietary connection or interface system, will its specification need to be published or licensed to the Government? (For comparison, the Space Force's 10 U.S.C. § 2808a Master CSO, USSF-CSO-FY26- 2808A, describes its data-rights criterion as rights allowing the Government to "operate, maintain, and potentially replicat the construction.)

Submit data rights/IP assertions per AOI.

54 10/19/2026 N/A AOI Desired

Solution Objectives

N/A Will DON provide the barracks room IC design standards, prototype layouts, BIM/Revit content, and room data sheets referenced in the AOI to ensure consistent basis of design among offerors? IC Design Standards will be provided in Phase 2.

55 10/19/2026 N/A AOI/UFC

Compliance N/A Please identify the specific UFCs, UFGSs, and WBDG criteria anticipated to govern the barracks designs, including UFC

4-721-10, UFC 1-200-01, force protection, cybersecurity, energy, and commissioning requirements. Refer to AOI.

56 10/19/2026 N/A Award Objective N/A Will all listed barracks projects be competed among OTA awardees individually, or does DON anticipate assignin multiple projects under a single follow-on agreement See response to PPI #2.

57 10/19/2026 N/A Evaluation Criteria 2 N/A How will DON validate the required 20% cost reduction and 30% schedule reduction relative to traditional construction and what baseline projects or metrics will be used for comparison Multiple and detailed estimates are not required; submit per AOI.

58 10/19/2026 N/A Evaluation Criteria 2 N/A Will lifecycle cost analyses be required during Phase 2, and if so, what study period and discounting methodology shou be utilized? RPP will be provided in Phase 2 which will identify the requirements.

59 10/19/2026 N/A Evaluation Criteria 3 N/A What minimum bonding capacity is anticipated for Phase 2 project awards given the aggregate program value exceedin

$6B? See response to PPI #7.

60 10/19/2026 N/A Phase 2-RPP N/A Will shortlisted offerors receive site-specific geotechnical reports, utilities investigations, environmental studies, an existing conditions information prior to proposal submission Site specific information will be provided in Phase II RPP.

61 10/19/2026 N/A Site Conditions N/A Will DON provide surveys, utility mapping, and subsurface utility engineering (SUE) data, or will these services be th responsibility of the awardee? Site specific information will be provided in Phase II RPP.

62 10/19/2026 N/A Industrialized Construction N/A Are off-site manufactured modules required to obtain third-party plant certification/inspection, and what acceptance standards will NAVFAC apply?

Special Inspections are to be in accordance with the IBC and applicable UFC's. See UFC 1-200-01 paragraph 1-4.3 Off Site and Modular Construction Requirements for relevant QA/QC and SI requirements.

63 10/19/2026 N/A Transportation/Lo gistics N/A Are there installation-specific transportation restrictions, escort requirements, gate limitations, or module dimension constraints that should be considered in the proposed IC approach Installation specific restrictions will need to be addressed by the contractor during design and construction.

64 10/19/2026 N/A Buy American Act N/A Can DON clarify whether domestic-preference waivers may be pursued for modular components, MEP assemblies, or manufactured building systems not readily available from domestic sources? Refer to "Buy American Act" reference in AOI.

65 10/19/2026 N/A Cybersecurity/ CMMC N/A What CMMC level will be required for Phase 2 execution, and will digital manufacturing environments handling proje data be subject to the same requirements? CMMC Level 2.

66 10/19/2026 N/A Force Protection N/A Should offerors assume compliance with UFC 4-010-01 DoD Minimum Antiterrorism Standards for Buildings, or wi project-specific force protection criteria be provided during Phase 2 Force protection criteria will be provided during Phase 2.

67 10/19/2026 N/A Energy/Sustainabi lity N/A Will projects be required to achieve specific energy performance targets, EUI thresholds, electrification goals, LEE attributes, or UFC 1-200-02 High Performance and Sustainable Building requirements Projects must meet UFC requirements; UFCs have been significantly reformed; further details will be provided i Phase II.

68 10/19/2026 N/A Utilities N/A Will utility capacities and points of connection be provided by the Government, or should offerors include utility upgrad within their conceptual approach? Further details will be provided during Phase II RPP.

69 10/19/2026 N/A Commissioning N/A Should offerors assume full commissioning in accordance with UFC 1-200-01 and applicable UFGS commissioning specifications, including envelope, MEP, and controls systems? How will this differ from installation to installation? Further details will be provided during Phase II RPP.

70 10/19/2026 N/A

MODULAR

OPEN

SYSTEMS

N/A Can DON further define expected Modular Open Systems Approach requirements for facilities and building systems, including interoperability and future replacement standards?

Build systems like interchangeable building blocks, using widely accepted connections and standards. This makes it easier and less expensive to fix, update, and improve them over time.

71 10/19/2026 N/A Data Rights/IP N/A What data rights framework does DON anticipate applying to proprietary modular building designs, manufacturin processes, and digital design content developed under the OTA Submit data rights/IP assertions per AOI.

72 10/19/2026 N/A Schedule N/A Will phased occupancy and resident swing-space requirements be imposed at any listed installation, and will suc requirements be provided before Phase 2 proposals are requested? Further details will be provided during Phase II RPP.

73 10/19/2026 N/A Follow-on Production N/A Will follow-on production awards be limited to successful performance at a specific installation, or may successful OTA participants compete for/all receive projects across all listed locations?

Follow-on production for work within the scope of AOI may be awarded to vendors who meet the criteria at 10 USC 2808a(c).

74 10/19/2026 N/A Demolition N/A

Is demolition part of the scope of work? Will the Government provide project-specific demolition scopes, hazardous materials surveys, utility abandonment requirements, and existing building records for each barracks site prior to Phase 2 proposal submission? Additionally, should offerors assume demolition includes foundations, underground utilities, pavements, and environmental remediation, or will demolition limits be established on a project-by-project basis?

Yes, demolition is part of scope. More details will be provided at Phase II RPP.

75 10/19/2026 N/A Hazardous Materials N/A

If demolition is required, will the Government provide asbestos, lead-based paint, mold, PFAS, PCB, and other hazardou material surveys prior to Phase 2 solicitations, or should offerors include assumptions for investigation and abatement activities?

Will be provided during Phase II RPP.

76 10/19/2026 N/A Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment

N/A Is FF&E intended to be part of the contractors SOW? If, so will this be part of base bid or via a HAR? No, FF&E will be separate through USACE.

77 10/19/2026 N/A Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment

N/A Will the Government provide a standardized FF&E package, room matrix, and furniture inventory for barracks room common areas, administrative spaces, laundry facilities, lounges, and other support spaces prior to Phase 2 proposal submission?

Further details will be provided during Phase II RPP.

78 10/19/2026 N/A Base Exterior

Architectural Plan

(BEAP)

N/A

Will project-specific Base Exterior Architectural Plans (BEAPs) be provided as part of each future Requirements Packag (RPP)? If so, will these documents establish mandatory architectural character, exterior material requirements, color palettes, roof forms, façade articulation, force-protection considerations, and installation-specific aesthetic standards applicable to industrialized construction solutions

Further details will be provided during Phase II RPP.

79 10/19/2026 N/A Public Works Design Standards N/A

Will project-specific Public Works Department (PWD) standards, design guides, utility criteria, and installation engineering requirements be provided as part of each future Requirements Package (RPP)? If so, should offerors assume such requirements may supersede the programmatic design assumptions established during the OTA selection process?

Yes, further details will be provided during Phase II RPP.

80 10/19/2026 N/A Outside Utility Coordination N/A

Will future Requirements Packages (RPPs) identify all required coordination with external utility providers, authoriti having jurisdiction (AHJs), including natural gas and telecommunications providers, and other third-party entities?

Additionally, should offerors assume responsibility for all application, design review, permitting, service agreement, and utility connection activities associated with these entities

Yes. Any information not provided in RPP will be added to Contractor scope of work.

81 10/19/2026 N/A Division 00 and

Division 01 Requirements

N/A

Will standardized Division 00 (Procurement and Contracting Requirements) and Division 01 (General Requirements specifications be incorporated into future project-specific Requirements Packages (RPPs)? If so, please identify the anticipated master specification set(s), including applicable NAVFAC, UFGS, UFC, commissioning, quality control, safety, environmental, BIM, and cybersecurity requirements that offerors should consider when developing their industrialized construction solutions

See responses to PPI's #85 and #86.

82 10/19/2026 N/A Specifications N/A

Will future project-specific RPPs require the exclusive use of SpecsIntact and edited UFGS specifications, or may offerors utilize performance-based, manufacturer-developed, and private-industry specification frameworks where necessary to support industrialized construction solutions? Additionally, will the Government establish limitations on modifying standa UFGS requirements to accommodate innovative construction methods, prefabrication, and standardized building systems?

See response to PPI #86.

83 10/19/2026 N/A Staffing Requirements N/A

Will future project-specific Requirements Packages (RPPs) prescribe minimum staffing levels, key personnel positions, o organizational requirements, or may offerors propose contractor-determined staffing structures that best support their industrialized construction approach, provided all contract performance, quality, safety, commissioning, and schedule requirements are satisfied?

See response to PPI #86.

84 10/19/2026 N/A Staffing Requirements N/A

Will future project-specific RPPs permit offerors to utilize a campus-based program management approach, including shared supervision, quality control, VDC/BIM, commissioning, logistics, and support personnel across multiple projects, should offerors assume dedicated project-level staffing will be required for each individual award?

Vendors will provide comments on RPP "Terms and Conditions". NAVFAC will incorporate vendor feedback into finalized RPP Terms and Conditions.

85 10/19/2026 N/A Staffing Requirements N/A

In the event future project-specific RPPs require dedicated project staffing rather than a campus- or portfolio-base execution model, will the Government consider modified qualification requirements, equivalent experience, or alternative credentialing criteria for positions such as Quality Control Manager (QCM) and Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO)?

Given the anticipated volume of concurrent projects and nationwide shortage of personnel meeting certain traditional credential requirements, clarification of acceptable qualification standards would assist offerors in evaluating project execution feasibility

Vendors will provide comments on RPP "Terms and Conditions". NAVFAC will incorporate vendor feedback into finalized RPP Terms and Conditions.

86 10/19/2026 N/A Design Reviews N/A

Will future project-specific Requirements Packages (RPPs) require compliance with the standard NAVFAC/WBDG design review process, including Concept, Design Development, Prefinal, Final, and Backcheck reviews, or does the Government anticipate utilizing an alternative review and approval process tailored to industrialized construction delivery methods?

Vendors will provide comments on RPP "Statement of Work" to ensure design and construction terms are agreeable and executeable. NAVFAC will incorporate vendor feedback into finalized RPP SOW.

87 10/19/2026 N/A Design Reviews N/A

Will future project-specific Requirements Packages (RPPs) identify all organizations and stakeholders participating design reviews and approvals? Specifically, please clarify whether reviews may include representatives from NAVFAC, Installation Public Works Departments (PWD), Facilities Engineering Command (FEC), Fire Protection, Force Protection/ATFP, Cybersecurity, Telecommunications, Environmental, Accessibility, Energy Management, Housing/Barracks Program Managers, and other installation authorities

Reviews will include all stakeholders listed.

88 10/19/2026 N/A Design Reviews N/A

Will future project-specific Requirements Packages (RPPs) require the use of ProjNet Design Review (DrChecks) for design review comment management and resolution, or does the Government anticipate utilizing an alternative design review platform and workflow for industrialized construction projects? Additionally, will all review stakeholders be required to provide and adjudicate comments through a single centralized system?

An alternate design review platform is anticipated.

89 10/19/2026 N/A Design Reviews N/A

If the Government adopts an alternative or streamlined design review process in support of industrialized construction what steps will be taken to ensure all participating Government reviewers and installation stakeholders are trained on, and adhere to, the approved review procedures, review timelines, and decision authorities to avoid inconsistent application of requirements and unintended schedule impacts?

Further details will be provided during Phase II RPP.

90 10/19/2026 N/A Special Inspections N/A

Will future project-specific RPPs include a comprehensive schedule of required Special Inspections, testing, and observations, including any requirements associated with modular construction, prefabricated assemblies, structural systems, fire-resistance-rated assemblies, delegated design elements, and life-safety systems? Additionally, will the Government recognize factory quality-control programs and third-party manufacturing inspections as satisfying portions of the Special Inspection requirements applicable to industrialized construction projects?

Special Inspections are to be in accordance with the IBC and applicable UFC's. See UFC 1-200-01 paragraph 1-

4.3 Off Site and Modular Construction Requirements for relevant QA/QC and SI requirements. (Lisa Burnett)

91 10/19/2026 N/A Design Criteria N/A

Given the substantial differences between open squad bay barracks, recruit housing facilities, and traditional BEQ configurations, how will the Government evaluate proposed Advanced Manufacturing and Industrialized Construction solutions relative to each facility type? Specifically, will project-specific RPPs establish facility-specific performance metrics, design criteria, cost-reduction targets, and schedule-reduction targets that recognize the differing opportunities and constraints associated with industrialized construction implementation?

The RPP criteria will be provided in Phase 2.

92 10/19/2026 N/A Evaluation Criteria 1 N/A

The solicitation states that preference will be given for examples demonstrating an ability to concurrently manage multiple large-scale construction projects with an aggregate value exceeding $150,000,000. For evaluation purposes, does this criterion refer to: (a) multiple projects executed concurrently under a single contract or program, (b) multiple contracts executed concurrently within the same geographic area or campus, or (c) the offeror's overall organizational capability to successfully execute multiple large-scale projects concurrently regardless of contract vehicle, customer, or project location?

(c) The Offeror's overall organizational capability to successfully execute multiple large-scale projects concurrently regardless of contract vehicle, customer, or project locatioon.

93 10/19/2026 N/A Evaluation Criteria 3 N/A

Please clarify the bonding requirements for this phase of the procurement. Specifically, should offerors provid documentation demonstrating available bonding capacity, and is it correct that a bid bond is not required as part of the current submission?

See response to PPI #7.

94 10/19/2026 N/A N/A N/A Will the Government consider alternative delivery under 10 U.S.C. 2679 (Intergovernmental Support Agreement) or 10 U.S.C. 2809/2874 (lease), using privately financed IC barracks, as part of this AOI or a parallel effort? No.

95 10/19/2026 N/A Evaluation Criteria 1 N/A May the 3 required Industrialized Construction (IC) projects be demonstrated by different team members (GC, A/E, IC manufacturer) or must a single entity have performed each project Yes, projects may be demonstrated by different team members; capability must still exist collectively within tea during Phase II RPP submission as determined by Government.

96 10/19/2026 N/A Evaluation Criteria 1 N/A Does the $50,000,000 threshold apply to total project value or only to the IC scope of work? Total project value

97 10/19/2026 N/A N/A N/A Will a developer or owner's role in delivering a project be considered relevant experienc Yes

98 10/19/2026 N/A N/A N/A May vendors propose on a subset of installations or building types (for example, BEQs only or a single installation)? Yes, but preference is installation level (or greater) solutions.

99 10/19/2026 N/A N/A N/A When will the DoN barracks room IC design standards be released, and will they be available before the white paper du date? IC Design Standards will be available in Phase II

100 10/19/2026 N/A N/A N/A May components manufactured outside the US (eg: Canada) be proposed, with Buy American determinations addressed i Phase 2? Yes.

101 10/19/2026 N/A N/A N/A Will SDVOSB or small business status be considered in evaluation No 102 10/19/2026 N/A N/A N/A May a manufacturer or subcontractor participate on more than one vendor team Yes 103 10/19/2026 N/A N/A N/A May bonding be provided by a team member or joint venture See response to PPI 7.

104 10/19/2026 N/A N/A N/A Does a project using an IC structural frame or panelized building envelope with conventional interior construction quali as "hybrid" or "Kit of Parts"? Yes.