5/15/2026

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS:

INDUSTRY DAY

Radiation Research Facility (KRSM246690) Little Mountain Test Facility (LMTF), Hill Air Force Base, UT

Progressive Design Build under Other Transaction

14 MAY 2026

Solicitation Number: W91238269A001

Hosted By: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Sacramento District (SPK)

On Behalf of: Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center (AFNWC)

Agenda

1. Welcome & Introductions

2. Project Overview & Strategic Importance

3. Our Collaborative Approach: Why Progressive

Design-Build (PDB) & Other Transaction (OT)

4. The Acquisition Pathway

5. The Two-Step Process: From White Paper to Award

6. Step 1 Deep Dive: Your Qualifications White Paper

7. Step 2 Deep Dive: The Pitch Meetings

8. Evaluation, Award Structure & The Off-Ramp

9. Key Project Requirements

10. Scope of Work & Technical Requirements

11. Funding & Affordability Limit ($111.5M)

12. Small Business Partnership Goals

13. Your Next Steps

14. Communication & Submission Instructions

15. Government Resources for Bidders

16. Summary & Key Takeaways

17. Open Forum & Thank You

Introductions USACE – Sacramento District (SPK) Little Mountain Test Facility (LMTF) Hill Air Force Base, UT - Project Delivery Team (PDT)

- Mr. Matthew Valentine – Project Manager

- Ms. Michelle Spence – Agreements Officer (AO)

- Mr. Neil Tugaoen – Engineering Technical Lead

- Mr. Ryan Lamb – SPK Cost/Price Analyst

- Mr. Christopher Paxman – Administrative Agreements Officer (AAO)

- Ms. Tiffany Critchlow – Agreements Officer Representative (AOR)

- Ms. Natalia Gomez – Agreements Specialist

- Mr. Tré Santos – SPK Chief of Contracting

• Thank you for joining us for a significant milestone: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' first entry into the Progressive-Design Build (PDB) arena.

• New territory for us, we are approaching today as a true collaborative effort with you to define the right path forward.

• Our intent is clear – we want to execute PDB as closely as possible to the way you successfully operate in the private sector.

• Leveraging Other Transaction (OT) Authority process, which we believe frees us from traditional FAR constraints and provides the flexibility needed to mirror industry best practices.

• We need you as a collaborative partner. Request candid feedback when we issue our draft Program Solicitation – tell us what works, and more importantly what we can improve.

• Your insights today will do more than shape this single acquisition; they will help us establish a strong, commercially sound foundation for the USACE enterprise PDB process going forward.

What is Progressive Design Build (PDB)?

• PDB is a collaborative delivery method where owners, such as Government agencies, select a design-build team based primarily on qualifications and technical approach rather than price. The team works jointly with the Owner to develop the design and establish a guaranteed maximum price (GMP) before construction begins, often reducing risk.

• Key Characteristics

• Qualifications-based selection (QBS)

• Early Design-Build

Team’s involvement

• Open collaboration & transparency

• Progressive cost development

• Reduced risk before construction

What is an Other Transaction

(OT)?

• An Other Transaction

(OT) is a legally binding agreement used by the Government under specific statutory authority (e.g., 10 U.S.C. § 2808a) that is not governed by the Federal Acquisition Regulation

(FAR).

• OT provides maximum flexibility to structure agreements that support collaboration, innovation, and speed, especially for complex or non-traditional projects.

Construction laws applicable to 10 U.S.C.

§ 2808a to OT PDB OT Flexibilities

• Not governed by FAR Part 15 source selection procedures

• Flexible evaluations (white papers, pitch sessions, iterative discussions)

• Tailored OT agreement structure

• Collaborative Progressive Design-Build approach

• Open-book pricing and iterative scope refinement

• Early stakeholder collaboration and iterative refinement

• Faster acquisition timelines and stakeholder engagement

• Milestone-based fixed-price structure

Construction Laws Still Apply

• Davis-Bacon / applicable labor law compliance

• OSHA & EM 385-1-1 safety requirements

• Environmental compliance (NEPA/UFC/installation standards)

• Payment & Performance bonds

• Cybersecurity / CMMC Level 1 requirements

• Fiscal law / Anti-Deficiency Act compliance

• Security, export control, DPAS priority rating

• Brooks Act

Why Progressive Design Build (PDB)? Why Other Transaction (OT)?

• Why This Approach? Acquisition Strategy Rationale: PDB via OT

• The execution of the Radiation Research Facility (RRF) at the Little Mountain Testing Facility (LMTF) requires navigating extreme technical complexity—specifically the advanced radiation shielding and Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 705 compliance—while adhering to an urgent, mission-critical schedule. The Government recognizes that a traditional, FAR-based procurement is incompatible with these constraints. It would introduce unacceptable schedule delays and force Design-Build Teams to prematurely price unquantified risks, likely resulting in inflated proposals that exceed the $111.5M budget.

• To mitigate these risks and ensure mission success, the Government is executing this requirement as a PDB utilizing OT Authority (10 U.S.C. § 2808a).

• This approach replaces the traditional design-build process with a collaborative acquisition approach for design build requirements.

PDB OT is the Solution A Collaborative Partnership

• PDB: We select a Design-Build Team based on qualifications, collaborative price. We need you to work with us to develop the design and establish the price collaboratively, reducing risk for everyone.

• OT: This is not a FAR-based contract. The OT authority gives us the speed and flexibility to tailor the process, focus on technical excellence, and build a PDB team.

Why Provide the $111.5M Budget to Industry?

1. Establishes Realistic Design Boundaries

• Aligns all teams to a defined affordability limit

• Prevents overdesign and inexecutable concepts

• Focuses solutions on what can actually be delivered

2. Enables PDB Process

• PDB relies on collaborative cost development (open-book)

• Early budget transparency allows:

• Design decisions tied to cost

• Continuous cost validation during design

• Negotiation of a realistic Target Price / GMP

Why Provide the $111.5M Budget to Industry? (cont’d)

3. Reduces Risk Pricing & Contingency

• Without a budget, contractors must price unknown risk

• Leads to:

• Inflated contingencies

• Conservative (and expensive) proposals

• Budget clarity drives more accurate and competitive pricing

4. Improves Competition & Industry Engagement

• Attracts serious, capable teams aligned to the project size

• Filters out firms that cannot realistically perform

• Encourages innovative, cost-conscious solutions

5. Accelerates Acquisition Timeline

• Minimizes redesign cycles due to cost misalignment

• Reduces back-and-forth during negotiations

• Supports faster path to award

6. Strengthens Government– Industry Partnership

• Signals transparency and trust

• Reinforces collaborative intent of:

• PDB

• OT Authority under 10 U.S.C.

§ 2808a

• Aligns both parties toward a shared outcome

Why Provide the $111.5M Budget to Industry? (cont’d)

Project Overview

• Project Title: Radiation Research Facility (RRF) Little Mountain Test Facility (LMTF) KRSM246690

• Purpose: To construct a new, state-of-the-art facility to house expanded testing capabilities in support of the Sentinel weapon system

• Strategic Importance:

• A critical component for the Sentinel program and the Nuclear Triad mission

• Provides a test environment to establish the nuclear hardness baseline for Sentinel

• Mitigates the risk of undetected component degradation for the

Minuteman III system during the transition

• Location: LMTF, Hill Air Force Base, UT

Location Map

Hill AFB Main cantonment

Little Mountain Test Facility

Scope of Work & Technical Requirements

Facility Size: Approximately 50,000 sq ft, reinforced concrete structure

Primary Function: House the Advanced Radiation Environment Simulator (ARES) and a 14 MeV neutron generator

Features:

Specialized radiation effects test cells with required shielding (e.g., concrete, earth barriers)

Laboratory and control rooms

Support areas for material storage, dosimetry testing, and a loading dock

Security: The facility must be designed and constructed to meet Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 705 standards for a Secure Facility.

Construction: Permanent construction in accordance with DoW Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) and Hill AFB Installation Facility Standards.

The Overall Process

Progressive Design Build SelectionWork Acceptance

Step 2 - Selection and ProposalStep 1 - QualificationsStep 0 - Project Requirements

AwardNegotiate Final OTQuals Based Selection (QBS)Pitch MeetingsRequest for

Presentation Evaluation /

Down-Select

Statement of Qualifications

Proposal

Request for Qualifications Requirements Package/OT Approval

BCOES 1

Phase 1 - Design & Preconstruction Services

MILCON Design $ Negotiate Phase 2 Construction

Execution Ready Integrated SolutionIntegrated Schedule

Exterior Systems /

Interior Finishes

Building Systems (MEP, Arch, Struct) Civil / Site Design

Cost, Schedule, Risk Integration and Analysis

Initial Schematic Solution

Concept Solutions & Innovation Development

Risk Informed Project Alignment Kickoff

BCOES 2

PRE-CONSTRUCTION DECISION POINTDESIGN DEVELOPMENTSCHEMATIC DESIGN

LINE ITEM 0003LINE ITEM 0002LINE ITEM 0001

Phase 2 - Final Design & Construction MILCON Construction $

Turnover, BODCommissionConstruction Finalize DesignLong Lead Procurement, Commence Construction (Fast Tracking)

Modification To Agreement (PDB FFP)

LINE ITEM 0005LINE ITEM 0004

For purposes of this PDB OTA strategy, “Steps” refer to the Government’s selection process, while “Phases” refer to the post-selection performance structure. Phase 1 includes design and preconstruction services only. Phase 2 includes final design and construction and may be authorized by modification to the Agreement after successful negotiation of a fair and reasonable FFP/GMP and availability of construction funding.

Procurement Approach

• Delivery Model: Progressive Design-Build (PDB)

• A collaborative partnership between the Government and the Design-Build team from the early stages of design

• Focuses on de-risking the project, optimizing design, and aligning on cost and schedule

• Procurement Instrument: Other Transaction (OT)

• Authorized under Title 10 U.S.C. §2808a

• Provides flexibility compared to traditional FAR-based contracts, allowing the process to be tailored to the project's unique needs

• The Draft Program Solicitation will be posted from 15 May to 29 May.

on: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/b59fc43a818c 4fa6b87c3c681849c2d2/view

• ProjNet information will be provided later in the slides for feedback and questions.

Solicitation Attachments

• The white paper Step 1 serves as an initial screening gate to down-select viable PDB Teams

• The OT PDB model includes Step 2 attachments (e.g., draft OT award documents, articles are OT specific agreement terms and conditions)

• Providing these materials to down-selected PDB Teams:

• Enables full understanding of the agreement structure, terms, and expectations

• Allows PDB Teams to prepare more informed and aligned proposals prior to proprietary meetings

• Reduces ambiguity and negotiation friction, accelerating award execution

Procurement Approach Notes

• This sam.gov announcement, including all stated attachments and any websites incorporated by reference, constitutes the entire solicitation and forms the basis for all content resulting in the Other Transaction (OT).

• The Government anticipates completing the competitive selection process and making an award within approximately one-hundred twenty (120) days of solicitation release. Performers who are interested in proposing but unable to meet the approximate timeline may be removed from consideration for award.

Acquisition Pathway

STEP 1: The Qualifications Based Down-Select •You Submit a 10-Page White Paper

•We Evaluate technical approach, past relevant experience, and management approach.

•We Invite Up to 3 Team(s) to STEP 2 Interview 1

STEP 2: The Final Selection

• Invited Team(s) Participate in Two Interviews The Pitch Meeting

(Interview 1) Oral Presentation (1 hour Presentation/1.5 hours of interactive Government Q&A discussion).

• During this Pitch Meeting, the Government will evaluate eachௗOfferor’s:

• Technical understanding

• Collaborative approach

• Problem-solving capability

- This is a selection for one Design Build Team to progress to Interview 2 which is the path for Phase 1 Award.

GOAL: To demonstrate that your team is one of the most highly qualified Design-Builders in the nation for this specific type of complex project and demonstrate proven success together as a PDB-Team.

Acquisition Pathway (cont’d)

Note: The evaluation criteria and evaluation process are tentative, have not yet been finalized and are subject to change. We are soliciting industry inputs during Industry Day to finalize the criteria. This information is provided for informational purposes only to communicate the Government’s current intended approach. Design Build Entities are responsible for reviewing and complying with all instructions, requirements, and evaluation criteria contained in the official Program Solicitation posting.

STEP 1 Deep Dive: The White Paper

• Focus: Your qualifications, not a detailed design. We want to see:

• Factor 1: Technical Approach

• Understanding of Project Goals

• Mission, technical requirements, constraints, affordability

• Factor 2: Capability & Relevant Experience

• Relevant Experience

• Similar size, scope, and complexity

• PDB Expertise

• Proven success with Progressive Design-Build

• Experience with collaborative acquisition methods (e.g., OTA)

• Factor 3: Management Approach & Key Personnel

• PDB Management Philosophy

• Clear, collaborative execution strategy

• Key Personnel

• Qualified, experienced team members

• Organizational Structure

• Logical roles, responsibilities, and reporting relationships

• The White Paper is a "Corporate Resume," not a technical proposal.

• Page Limit: 10 Pages. Be concise.

STEP 2 Deep Dive: The Pitch Meetings (By Invitation Only)

Step 2 determines which Design-Build Team is the best fit to work collaboratively with the Government and advance toward award. The Step 2 invitation will provide detailed instructions for all submission requirements and evaluation activities.

Interview 1: The Pitch (The "Chemistry Check")

• An interactive oral presentation used to evaluate the team’s communication, collaboration, problem-solving ability, PDB experience, and overall project understanding.

Interview 2: The Solution (The Technical Deep Dive)

• As a result from Interview 1, one Design Build Team will be selected which is the path to award for Phase 1.

• You will submit a Conceptual Design package based on our Scope of Services (SOS).

• After receipt of the Conceptual Design package, the Government will conduct the interactive discussion of Conceptual Design Package including Pricing for Design Efforts and Target Construction Price based on the Scope of Services.

Goal: To prove to the Government that you have both the technical expertise and the collaborative mindset to be our long-term partner for this critical facility.

Award Phase 1 (Interview 2) Phase 1: Award

• Government selects 1 Design Build Team for Award For Phase 1

• Phase 1 of the PDB may conclude with the delivery of several key documents:

• Basis of Design Report

• Conceptual Design Documents

• Preliminary Cost Estimate / Estimated Construction Cost Range

• Construction Schedule

• Risk Register / Risk Mitigation Plan

• Open-Book Cost Model Support

• Scope of Services / Interview 2 — Concept Solution:

The Government will review the Design Package and may schedule an interactive discussion with the Design-Build Team regarding the package, including pricing for design efforts, target construction cost, schedule, risks, and approach to advancing the design.

• This is technical submission that will be evaluated on its merit, feasibility, and alignment with the Government's objectives. Negotiation for Design Efforts and Target Construction Price based on the Scope of Services.

Award Structure & The Off-Ramp The OT will be awarded in two parts Phase 1 and Phase 2 (Est. FY28):

• Phase 1 Award — Design and Pre-Construction Services:

The selected Design-Build Team will be awarded an OT for Phase 1. No construction work will be performed during the design and pre-construction phase unless separately authorized by the Government. Phase 1 will be funded with appropriated funds available for the authorized purpose.

• If Negotiations fail for Design Efforts and Target Construction Price during Phase 1:

• The Government may:

• Terminate negotiations

• Initiate negotiations with the next qualified Design-Build Partner

Phase 2 Award— Final Design and Construction:

Phase 2 may be awarded as a modification to the OT upon successful negotiation of a fair and reasonable GMP or FFP at a future design milestone. Phase 2 is anticipated to be funded with Military Construction funds, subject to availability of funds and required approvals.

The Off-Ramp: The Government's Protection The Government is not obligated to award Phase 2.

• If a fair price cannot be negotiated for 65% or 95%, we have the right to take the completed Phase 2 design, thank you for your service, and solicit the construction separately.

Non-Selection Feedback

• The Government may provide non-selection feedback to

Design Build Team(s) at appropriate points in the selection process. If the Government conducts a down-select after Interview 1, feedback may be provided to Design Build Team(s) not invited to proceed to Interview 2. Following the final selection decision, feedback may be provided after Interview 2 but was not selected for award.

• Feedback will be limited to the Government’s evaluation of the Offeror’s own submission, interview performance, and demonstrated approach. The Government will not disclose proprietary information, internal deliberative information, source selection sensitive information, or detailed information regarding other Offerors.

• Feedback provided under this process is intended to promote transparency and improve industry understanding. It does not constitute a FAR Part 15 debriefing and does not reopen the evaluation or provide an opportunity to revise a submission unless expressly authorized by the Government.

What Happens After Award? (The Partnership Begins) Post-Award: The Phase 1 Partnership

• The award of the Phase 1 OT is the beginning of our collaborative partnership, not the end of the acquisition.

• Upon award, the selected Design-Builder will immediately integrate with the USACE and Air Force team to begin the Phase 1 design and pre-construction phase. This is a transparent, hands-on process.

Key Activities in Phase 1:

• Jointly Develop the Design: You will participate in regular "Over-the-Shoulder" design reviews to advance the facility design from concept to a mature, buildable solution (~65% completion).

• Build the "Open Book" Cost Model: You will be required to transparently build the construction cost estimate, sharing actual subcontractor quotes and material pricing with the Government team.

• Manage Risk Together: You will co-manage a Joint Risk Register with USACE, working together to identify, price, and mitigate project risks before they become problems.

• Negotiate the Final Price: At the end of Phase 1, we will use the transparent Open Book model and our IGE to negotiate a fair and reasonable Firm-Fixed-Price for the Phase 2 construction work.

• Our goal in Phase 1 is to work as a single, unified team to de-risk the project and establish a credible, data-driven price for construction.

Small Business Partners

• Commitment to Small Business Participation is not a separately rated evaluation factor.

• Small business participation is encouraged but is not required as a condition of eligibility under 10 U.S.C. § 2808a.

• Progressive Design-Build Teams have full flexibility to structure their teams in a manner that best supports successful project performance. If a Progressive Design- Build Team identifies a small business partner, the partner’s role should be clearly described and may be incorporated into the resulting Agreement, as applicable.

Funding & Affordability

Limit

• Affordability Limit (Not-to-Exceed): $111,500,000

• This is the maximum funding available for the OT, covering all design, construction, and commissioning activities

• This is a critical project constraint: proposals must adhere to this limit

This figure represents the Government's overall project budget, which includes activities outside the scope of this construction OT. The $111.5M is the binding affordability limit for this contract.

Government Resources for Progressive Design Build Entities

• The U.S. Government provides no-cost resources to assist businesses:

• APEX Accelerators (https://www.apexaccelerators.us/#/about-us )

• Free expert coaching on government contracting, from readiness to proposal writing and performance

• Project Spectrum (https://www.projectspectrum.io/#/ )

• A DoW-funded initiative to help businesses improve cybersecurity and meet CMMC requirements through free tools, training, and support

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Industry Day is a high-level informational briefing for the LMTF Progressive

Design-Build Other Transaction project. It provides the Government and industry an early opportunity to understand each other before the official Program Solicitation is released.

• For a complex project like LMTF, Industry Day is important because it helps ensure industry understands the mission, acquisition strategy, project constraints, schedule, and the Government’s expectations. It also gives industry early insight into the collaborative approach needed to successfully support this mission-critical project.

• The Draft Solicitation is anticipated to be posted on SAM.gov on 15 May 2026. This draft will allow industry to review the Government’s proposed approach, including the scope, evaluation criteria, schedule, submission requirements, and overall acquisition process.

• Providing the draft before the official solicitation gives industry an opportunity to identify areas that may be unclear, overly restrictive, unrealistic, or inconsistent. This feedback helps the Government improve the final solicitation, reduce acquisition risk, and support stronger competition.

• The overall goal is to promote collaboration, teamwork, transparency, and shared understanding in order to meet the mission successfully.

Draft Solicitation Posting: Feedback and Input:

• Points of Contact: Michelle Spence, AO, michelle.a.spence@usace.army.mil and Natalia Gomez, AS, Natalia.Gomez@usace.army.mil

• The Draft Program Solicitation will be posted from 15 May through 29 May.

on: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/b59fc43a818c4fa6b87c3c681849c2d2/view

• ProjNet information is below for feedback, comments and questions.

• Website: https://www.projnet.org/projnet

• Bidder Inquiry Key: DSK6IU-VBHJM5

• Deadline: 29 May 2026

• Registration instructions and helpful tip to use ProjNet are located on the site.

• The Government will respond to all feedback and questions through ProjNet Bidder

Inquiry which is a web-based system.

Why Provide Feedback and Input?

Releasing a draft solicitation after Industry Day allows industry to move from a general understanding of the project to a meaningful review of the Government’s proposed requirements, acquisition approach, evaluation process, and submission expectations.

Why It Is Important

1. Supports Informed Industry Feedback Industry Day provides the overview; the draft solicitation provides the details. This allows companies to identify questions, concerns, unclear requirements, and potential barriers before the official solicitation is released.

2. Improves the Final Solicitation Early feedback helps the Government refine requirements, correct inconsistencies, clarify instructions, and strengthen the overall acquisition package.

3. Strengthens Competition A draft solicitation gives industry time to assess capability, form the right Design-Build teams, and determine whether they can provide a strong response.

4. Reduces Schedule and Acquisition Risk Addressing major questions before the official solicitation helps reduce avoidable delays, excessive Q&A, amendments, and confusion during the formal solicitation period.

5. Validates the PDB OT Strategy For a Progressive Design-Build OT, industry feedback is especially important to confirm the process is understandable, realistic, and aligned with collaborative project delivery.

Contracting opportunities Anyone interested in doing business with the government can use this system to search opportunities.

Opportunities include pre-solicitation notices, solicitation notices, award notices, and sole source notices.

• Register your business in the federal government’s system for award management (SAM).

• Register in procurement integrated enterprise environment (PIEE) 2-step process:

1. How projects are advertised

2. How to submit proposal

PIEE Submission Requirements

• Do not wait until the final day or final hours to submit your proposal through PIEE. Technical issues, system slowdowns, or upload errors may occur, and late submissions are subject to rejection.

•Allow sufficient time to upload all documents and verify successful submission prior to the deadline.

•Confirm that all files are complete, legible, and correctly attached before finalizing your submission.

•Ensure your firm’s proposal manager or designated point of contact information in PIEE is current and accurate to facilitate any necessary communications.

•The Government contracting team (AO identified in the solicitation) cannot resolve or troubleshoot PIEE technical issues.

For system-related problems, contact the PIEE Help Desk directly.

• All questions must be submitted within the ProjNet Q&A window identified in the solicitation. Questions received after the ProjNet closing date will not be considered or answered.

• When submitting questions:

• Ensure each question clearly references the applicable specification section, paragraph number, or drawing sheet to properly support your inquiry or comment.

• Submit questions that are clear, concise, and contain sufficient detail for the Government to fully understand and address the issue.

• Avoid ambiguous, incomplete, or general questions. The Government will not make assumptions and cannot respond to questions that lack adequate context or specificity.

• Please note, please submit ONE question per inquiry.

• Design Build Entity(ies) are responsible for reviewing all posted responses and incorporating any clarifications into their proposals. Additionally, monitor the solicitation for any amendments issued as a result of the Q&A process and ensure all amendments are acknowledged in your submission.

ProjNet Question Period

Conduct a comprehensive internal review before submitting your proposal.

Incomplete or inconsistent submissions are a common reason for non-responsiveness.

• Use a compliance checklist tied directly to the solicitation instructions.

• Confirm all required attachments are included and properly labeled.

• Ensure document versions are final and signed where required.

• Verify that page limits (if applicable) are not exceeded.

• Confirm all amendments have been acknowledged.

Quality Control Prior to Submission

Questions & Thank You

• All questions for the record must be submitted via ProjNet by 29 May 2026 @ 2:00 PM MT.

• Bidder Inquiry System: For industry day must be submitted through the ProjNet Suite Bidder Inquiry System at https://www.projnet.org/projnet.

• Project ID: 569501

• Project Name: ACE KRSM246690 Radiation Research Facility

• Bidder Inquiry Key: DSK6IU-VBHJM5

• Inquiry Deadline: ProjNet will be closed to new inquiries on 29 May 2026 @ 2:00 PM MT.

• The Government will post answers to questions received. Companies are encouraged to monitor ProjNet for updates.

Thank you for your interest and looking forward to your input!

Program Solicitation review

• Thoroughly Review the Entire Program Solicitation including all attachments.

• Design Build Entity(ies) are responsible for reading and complying with all sections of the solicitation, including instructions, evaluation criteria, specifications, and attachments. Failure to follow instructions may result in your proposal being deemed non-responsive or ineligible for evaluation.

• Verify that submitted past performance examples meet the relevancy requirements as defined in the solicitation (scope, size, complexity, and timeframe).

• ------------------ how is this see below

• Review All Documents: Offerors are responsible for thoroughly reviewing the entire Program Solicitation and all of its attachments.

• Compliance is Mandatory: Submissions must comply with all instructions, evaluation criteria, and requirements outlined in the solicitation documents. Failure to follow instructions may result in a submission being deemed non-conforming and disqualified from further consideration.

• Verify Past Performance: Ensure all submitted past performance examples strictly meet the relevancy requirements (scope, size, complexity) as defined in the solicitation.

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Submission & Selection Process:

Step 1 and Step 2

• Step 1: White Paper Submission

• Interested Design Build Entity(ies) must submit a 10-page White Paper per Attachment 1.

• The Government will evaluate White Papers and invite up to three (3) of the most qualified Design-Build Team(s) to Step 2.

• Step 2: Pitch Meeting Phase (By Invitation Only)

• This phase consists of two separate interviews:

• Interview 1 (The Pitch): An interactive oral presentation where the Government evaluates your team's collaborative chemistry and problem-solving abilities.

• Interview 2 (The Solution): An evaluation of your required Conceptual Design submission and detailed technical approach based on the Scope of Services.

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Step 1: Evaluation Criteria

Factor 1: Technical Approach

• Understanding of Project Goals, Constraints, and Affordability Limit

• Approach to Design Management and ICD 705 Compliance

Factor 2: Capability & Experience

• Relevant project experience (similar size, scope, complexity)

• Demonstrated expertise with Progressive Design-Build (PDB)

• Experience with radiation facilities and secure federal projects is highly valued

Factor 3: Management Approach & Key Personnel

• PDB Management Philosophy

• Qualifications of Key Personnel

• Clarity of the Organizational Chart

Anticipated Milestones (Tentative)

DateMilestone

14 May 2026Industry Day (Virtual)

20 May 2026Questions Due (via ProjNet)

22 May 2026Step 1: White Paper Due

11 June 2026Site Visit

18 June 2026Step 2: Pitch Meetings

24 July 2026Tentative Award Date (Part A)

May 2028Construction Start (Anticipated)

October 2030Construction Complete (Anticipated)

Step 1 White Paper

Tips

• Interested Design Build Entity(ies) shall submit a White Paper (Program Solicitation Attachment 1) when draft and final are post.

• The Government will evaluate submitted White Papers against the criteria outlined in the program solicitation.

• 10 Pages

• White Papers that do not include all required and applicable elements may be considered non-conforming and removed from consideration.

• Following evaluation, the Government intends to invite up to three (3) of the most qualified Design Build Entity(ies) to participate in Phase 2. Participation in Phase 1 does not guarantee an invitation to Phase 2.

• The Government will notify both invited and non-invited Design Build Entity(ies) of the Phase 2 down-select decision.