USACE OMAHA DISTRICT – Malmstrom SENTINEL Utility Corridor

Prepared For:

Malmstrom Utility Corridor Industry Day

4 Sep 2026

Jake Wiegmann, PE, PMP Program Manager, P3MD

Brandon Landis Contract Specialist, Military Branch brandon.p.landis@usace.army.mil mailto:brandon.p.landis@usace.army.mil

MALMSTROM AFB UTILITY CORRIDOR

Size: 1,750 – 2,225 miles Contract Vehicle: Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) Magnitude: $1.4 - $2 Billion USACE OMAHA District Tasked to execute Planning -> Design -> Construction

• Telecommunications Infrastructure & Fiber from Malmstrom to missile field sites

• Replaces existing HICS cable

• FY29 MILCON, incremental funding starts FY29 through approximately FY33

• Instructure: microduct & manholes / handholes 6’ minimum depth of bury

• Fiber: ~ various

• Active Minuteman III ICBM system must remain active

• Coordination with AFGSC (SATAF) & landowners required

• Leveraging Lesson learned from FEW UC pilot and

MILCON projects

• Sources Sought: 11 August 2026

• Industry Day: 4 September 2026

• Planned Acquisition: Progressive Design-Build (PDB) with

OTA pending completion of market intelligence report and approval.

MALMSTROM AFB PROPOSED UTILITY CORRIDOR

PROJECT CONSIDERATIONS

• The size, geographic reach, mission requirements, incremental funding, and real estate requirements associated with this effort present unique execution challenges and opportunities.

• Real Estate inclusive of temporary access to work sites, work areas along existing permanent HICs easement, new temporary work areas. Government seeking to evaluate industry’s approach.

• Address Montana's construction season, varying terrain and subsurface conditions, environmental and permitting requirements, supply-chain capacity, workforce availability, roadway, railroad, waterway, utility, and private-property crossings anticipated throughout the project area. Portions of construction will include installation through mountainous terrain.

POTENTIAL DELIVERY APPROACH: OTA PDB

Progressive Design-Build Other Transaction Agreement authorized under 10 U.S.C. § 2808a.

The Government is particularly interested in commercial and collaborative practices that may improve:

• Early Government-industry collaboration;

• Design development and constructability;

• Open-book cost estimating and cost transparency;

• Project phasing and schedule certainty;

• Risk identification and allocation;

• Real estate and stakeholder coordination;

• Innovation and alternative construction techniques;

• Supply-chain and workforce planning; and

• Overall cost, schedule, and mission outcomes.

Laws / Requirements still applicable

• Davis-Bacon / applicable labor law compliance • Fiscal law / Anti-Deficiency Act compliance

• OSHA & EM 385-1-1 safety requirements • Security, export control

• Environmental compliance (NEPA/UFC/installation standards) • DPAS Priority Rating

• Payment & Performance bonds • CUI, CMMC, Security, export control

OT PROGRESSIVE DESIGN BUILD PROCESS

Key Milestones

• Publish RFQ on SAM.gov and other applicable websites as needed for approximately 30 – 45 days.

• Interested firms respond with Statement of Qualifications or “White Paper” for Government Evaluation.

• The Government Evaluation Team will down-select to approximately 2 – 5 firms.

• Conduct site visit as needed.

• Pitch Presentations occur and may include multiple interactions and/or breaks over 1 – 2 weeks.

• The Government Evaluation Team will select the best Offeror based on qualifications.

• Phase 1 price negotiations begin (e.g., design, environmental, cultural, real estate support services).

• Negotiations will include an “open book” collaboration with the Government.

• Government may provide risks and contingencies for a more wholistic view of total potential cost.

• Phase 1 award may be based upon funding availability and applicable directives (i.e., Authority to Design).

• Feedback may be provided to firms after down select and after Phase 1 award.

Key Milestones

• Based on Risk Meeting develop multiple Courses of Action (COAs) similar to a Planning Charrette.

• Decide final COA and perform scope/cost validation. Government will sync DD 1391 and Programmed Amount.

• Continue design with over-the-shoulder reviews and open-book cost validations.

• Develop integrated design construction schedule with subcontractor input & long lead items.

• Include major milestones, long lead items, timeline to exercise options if applicable.

• Government will collaborate throughout and perform multiple reviews focusing on cost, schedule, risk, and confirms assurance the final Agreement is executable and delivers the best value.

• Begin final pricing and negotiations once design has matured sufficiently (e.g., 65%, 90%).

• Note the “Off Ramp” decision points at both pre-design and pre-construction (i.e., 35% design).

Key Milestones

• Upon completion of negotiations award Phase 2 via modification (will require Authority to Award & funding).

• Typical notice to proceed and preconstruction conference.

• Long lead procurement & fast tracking begin while 100% design being finalized.

• Progress meetings will include budget performance against the negotiated price.

• Include major milestones, long lead items, timeline to exercise options if applicable.

• All changes require technical review, cost analysis, etc. prior to approval.

• Typical red zone meetings and facility turnover procedures.

SOURCES SOUGHT

• Installation of underground communications infrastructure and associated appearances using multiple construction methods

• Crossings to include roadways, railways, rivers, cultural and environmental areas, and other obstacles

• Associated civil work and site restoration

Additional requirements supporting this acquisition may include the following:

• Design and integration activities necessary to support construction.

• Environmental support to include Supplemental Environmental Impact Statements (SEISs), permitting, compliance tasks, field surveys and inspections in accordance with all relevant laws, regulations, and policies.

• Cultural support to include coordination and subcontracting of Tribal Cultural Specialists (TCSs) due to the sensitive and proprietary nature of this project.

• Real estate acquisition and/or licensing activities to include coordination with landowners and local government entities, development of temporary and permanent easements, documentation and recording of agreements, damages, and relevant oversight.

RESOURCES

Sources Sought / Industry Day Link:

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/95e4378a0b744c3d95f0374c8ae85740/view

Questionnaire Link (Located Within Sources Sought):

https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/PmqwFRQpQh

Responses Due: 2:00 p.m. Central on 24 September 2026

Primary Point of Contact: Brandon Landis, Contract Specialist Email: brandon.p.landis@usace.army.mil

NOTE: Please mark “Interested Vendor” within the SAM.gov posting for further coordination and updates. Contact the Contract Specialist for updates as needed.

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/95e4378a0b744c3d95f0374c8ae85740/view https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/PmqwFRQpQh mailto:brandon.p.landis@usace.army.mil

QUESTIONS?

Next Steps:

*All dates are based upon information known at this time and subject to change.

Notice to Industry (Pre-Solicitation Notice) Fall/Winter 2026* Request for Qualifications (RFQ) Winter 2026/2027* Award Phase 1 Spring/Summer 2027*