Sources Sought 91 Cyber Operations Center.pdf

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE

For

Construct Cyberspace Operations Center in support of Air Combat Command's 91st Cyber Operations Squadron worldwide missions at JBSA Lackland, Texas

This Sources Sought is for informational purposes only. This is not a request for proposal (RFP) to be submitted. It does not constitute a solicitation and shall not be construed as a commitment by the government. Responses in any form are not offers and the government is under no obligation to award a contract as a result of this announcement. No funds are available to pay for preparation of responses to this announcement. Any information submitted by respondents to this Sources Sought notice is strictly voluntary. Responses will not be returned to the responder. Not responding to this notice does not preclude participation in any future request for quote (RFQ) or RFP, if any issued. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on the government-wide point of entry (GPE). It is the responsibility of potential offerors to monitor the GPE for additional information pertaining to this requirement.

The purpose of this notice is to gain knowledge of interest, capabilities and qualifications of industry, to include the Small Business Community: Small Business, Section 8(a), Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUB-Zone), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), or Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB). All are highly encouraged to respond to solidify the acquisition strategy.

The acquisition strategy will be determined based on responses received from this notice and/or other market research methods.

PROJECT INFORMATION

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Fort Worth District is conducting market research for the construction of a Cyberspace Operations Center at Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) – Lackland, Texas.

The Government is seeking qualified and experienced firms to perform the construction of a Cyberspace Operations Center. The scope includes, but is not limited to, the following major features: construction of reinforced concrete foundations, structural steel framing, brick masonry exterior walls, and a metal standing seam roof system installed over metal decking. The facility will incorporate a complete fire suppression system, site utilities, communications infrastructure, access roads, parking areas, and paved surfaces. Additionally, the project includes an integrated lightning protection system and the installation of two (2) generators to support mission-critical infrastructure. The facility must meet all applicable requirements for Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 503 and ICD 705 accreditation and certification. Other associated site improvements will be included to deliver a complete and fully functional facility.

In accordance with DFARS 236.204, the magnitude of construction for this project is estimated between $25,000,000 and $100,000,000.

Estimated Period of Performance: 800 calendar days

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 236220 which has a business size standard of $45,000,000.

The Product Service Code is Y1BG.

Small Businesses are required to comply with FAR 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting. The prime contractor will not pay more than 85% of the amount paid by the Government to the prime’s subcontractors that are not similarly situated.

Prior government contract work is not required to submit a response. However, all performance must follow the USACE Safety and Health Requirements Manual, (EM 385-1-1, and must also comply with all federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, codes and regulations.

This announcement and all information will be issued via the Government Point of Entry, and Offerors must be active in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for award of Government contracts, including documenting Sec. 889 Compliance in SAM that includes FAR 52.204-24 and FAR 52.204-25.

Contracting will verify the 889(a) and (b) compliance – per FAR 52.204-26.

The Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) is the Department of Defense, single, authorized application to retrieve supplier performance information. SPRS is a web-enabled enterprise application that gathers, processes, and displays data about the performance of suppliers and must be completed prior to an award in accordance with DFARS 204.7303(b)(1), DFARS 204.7304(e), DFARS 252.204-7020, DoDI 5000.79. Review NIST SP 800-171 for further information.

The anticipated solicitation issuance date is on or about 13 November 2026, with an estimated proposal due date of on or about 14 December 2026. The official solicitation, including the solicitation number and all associated documents, will be published via the Governmentwide Point of Entry (GPE) at SAM.gov.

Interested firms must register electronically on sam.gov to receive notifications and access the solicitation when it is released.

Contractors that have the capability to perform the scope of work are encouraged to respond to this Sources Sought Notice. Responses to this notice shall be limited to five (5) pages and shall include, at a minimum, the following information:

1) Company Information:

Firm’s name, address, point of contact, phone number, Unique

Entity Identifier, and e-mail address.

Firm’s Business Size – LB, SB, 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or

WOSB.

2) Capability and Experience:

A current capability statement with sufficient detail regarding previous experience on similar requirements. Indicate whether projects were performed as a prime contractor or subcontractor, and include information on:

o Size, scope, complexity, and duration of projects o Pertinent certifications relevant to project execution o Specific technical skills that ensure capability to perform the project scope.

3) Business Interest and Participation:

Indicate whether your firm is interested in bidding on the solicitation when it is issued.

State whether your firm would submit a proposal if the action were solicited as a Small Business Set-Aside.

4) Teaming and Joint Ventures:

Identify whether your firm is interested in competing as a prime contractor or subcontractor.

Indicate any potential Joint Ventures, Mentor Protégé, Teaming Arrangements, or other arrangements, and specify the type.

5) Bonding Capacity:

Firm’s bonding capacity (both per contract and aggregate construction bonding levels, expressed in dollars).Interested firms are requested to submit a response of no more than five (5) pages by 3 June 2025 to:

Jacqueline Cole U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Fort Worth District

Email: jacqueline.j.cole@usace.army.mil (Email is the preferred method for submission)