Virtual Industry Day Meeting Summary_4June2026.pdf

Virtual Industry Day Meeting Summary: DHA Virtual Industry Day for FY27 Construction Contracts

1. Introduction and Purpose

This section outlines the foundational goals of the meeting and the agencies involved in steering this massive infrastructure effort.

Element Expanded Details

Event Focus Virtual Industry Day specifically targeting the DHA's FY27 "Big 12" Construction Contracts Program.

Primary Purpose

To conduct essential market research, gauge industry capacity, and gather feedback to shape the final acquisition strategies for twelve major healthcare facility overhauls.

Hosting Agencies

A joint, collaborative effort led by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), specifically leveraging the expertise of the Little Rock District, Huntsville Center, and Mobile District.

Strategic Goal

To modernize military medicine infrastructure, ensuring facilities can support cutting-edge medical care for service members and their families for decades to come.

2. Program Overview and Goals

The program is driven by a critical need to update aging infrastructure while maintaining uninterrupted medical services.

Priority Area Detailed Description & Critical Considerations

Deferred Maintenance

A major focus is addressing the backlog of repairs that have been deferred over the years, bringing facilities up to current operational standards.

System Upgrades Comprehensive modernization of critical facility infrastructure. This heavily targets mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems, with a major emphasis on replacing and upgrading HVAC systems to improve air quality and climate control.

Interior & Functional Updates

Modernizing the layout and functionality of interior spaces to better align with modern healthcare delivery models and improve the patient experience.

Active Patient Care Operations

Crucial constraint: All work will occur in fully operational hospitals.

Contractors must implement rigorous infection control risk assessments (ICRA), dust mitigation, and noise control to ensure zero disruption to patient care.

Compliance Standards

Strict adherence to The Joint Commission standards is mandatory, meaning contractors must understand healthcare-specific life safety codes and compliance regulations.

Innovation The government is actively seeking contractors who embrace innovative, lean construction methods to deliver these projects safely, efficiently, and ahead of traditional schedules.

3. Contract and Project Details

The structure of the contracts reflects the immense scale and complexity of the work required at each site.

Contract Attribute

Expanded Detail

Contract Structure

There will be 12 separate, standalone contracts. Each of the 12 military medical centers will have its own dedicated contract.

Award Type These will not be Multiple Award Task Order Contracts (MATOCs) or Single Award Task Order Contracts (SATOCs). One single prime contractor will win comprehensive work for a specific site.

Financial Value High-value awards ranging from $100 million to $500 million per contract, scaling with the specific footprint and complexity of the site's requirements.

Project Scope Highly complex, multi-disciplinary scopes. A single site contract will involve heavy mechanical, electrical, architectural, and structural renovations, potentially spanning multiple wings or buildings on a single campus.

Target Timeline The government's firm target is to have all 12 contracts awarded by September 2027. The period of performance is anticipated to be around five years, requiring robust long-term project management.

NAICS

Classification

Regulated under NAICS code 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction).

4. Project Locations ("The Big 12")

The projects are strategically distributed across major military installations, divided into two primary groups for logistical and planning purposes.

Medical Facility Name Military Installation State

Eglin AFB Hospital Eglin Air Force Base Florida (FL)

Brooke Army Medical Center

(BAMC)

Joint Base San Antonio (Fort Sam Houston)

Texas (TX)

Tripler Army Medical Center

(TAMC)

Tripler Army Medical Center (Honolulu)

Hawaii (HI)

Naval Medical Center San Diego

(NMCSD)

Naval Balboa Park (San Diego) California (CA)

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth

(NMCP)

Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads (Portsmouth)

Virginia (VA)

Madigan Army Medical Center

(MAMC)

Joint Base Lewis-McChord

(JBLM)

Washington (WA)

Womack Army Medical Center Fort Liberty (formerly Fort Bragg)

North Carolina (NC)

Blanchfield Army Community Hospital (BACH)

Fort Campbell Tennessee (TN) (Note:

Installation straddles KY/TN border)

Evans Army Community Hospital Fort Carson Colorado (CO)

Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune (NMCCL)

Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune

North Carolina (NC)

Mike O'Callaghan Military Medical Center (MOMMC)

Nellis Air Force Base Nevada (NV)

David Grant USAF Medical Center

(DGMC)

Travis Air Force Base California (CA)

5. Acquisition and Submission Information

The government is currently in a flexible planning stage and relies heavily on industry input to finalize how these contracts will be procured.

Category Information & Instructions

Acquisition Strategy

Multiple delivery methods are on the table. The government is evaluating traditional Design-Build, Progressive Design-Build (allowing contractor input during design), Design-Build to Budget, and Other Transactional Authorities (OTA) for faster prototyping and execution. Feedback on these methods is highly desired.

Sources Sought Notice

A consolidated, single Sources Sought notice covers all 12 locations.

Contractors must explicitly state which specific sites they have the capacity and desire to bid on within their response.

Submission Deadline

Responses are strictly due by June 12, 3:00 PM Central Time. Late submissions may not be considered for initial market research shaping.

Submission Method

Responses must be emailed directly to the designated point of contact listed in the official sam.gov notice.

Small Business Strategy

Small business set-aside decisions are pending the outcome of this market research. However, if the contracts go out as "unrestricted" (full and open competition), large primes will be mandated to submit aggressive small business subcontracting and participation plans.

6. Key Questions and Answers

During the session, several critical logistical questions were answered regarding contractor eligibility and scope boundaries.

Question Answer & Additional Context

Can one contractor win multiple sites?

Yes. Because the 12 contracts are competed separately, a highly capable contractor can bid on and win multiple sites. However, they must decisively prove they have the bonding capacity, financial health, and personnel resources to manage simultaneous mega-projects.

Will the projects include building additions?

No significant additions. The mandate is to fix what currently exists.

Work will take place within the existing building footprints.

Temporary "swing space" (like modular medical trailers) may be utilized to temporarily relocate departments while their permanent spaces are renovated.

Will the scope include Initial Outfitting (IO) and medical equipment?

It is site dependent. Initial Outfitting (furniture, fixtures, and specialized medical equipment) may be included if a project heavily alters a department's function. Contractors should be prepared to manage IO subcontractors, though not every site will require it.

How can companies request one-on-one meetings?

Via email request. Interested firms must email the address provided in the presentation slides. These highly valuable one-on-one sessions will be scheduled later in the month to allow contractors to pitch their capabilities directly to the acquisition team.