IMSB_OTA_Industry_Day_Slides_08.27.2026.pdf

CVMC, SFOC, AND AC AT

MINOT AFB, ND

DESIGN-BID-BUILD

THROUGH OTHER

TRANSACTION AUTHORITY

Daniel Fechner Program Manager Military Programs Branch USACE Omaha District

Graphic images used throughout prepared by USACE, USAF, and CooverClark and Associates

• The Sentinel program encompasses the effort by the U.S.

Air Force to modernize the nation's land-based nuclear deterrent by replacing the aging Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) system.

• These three projects compose the initial Sentinel bed-down effort at Minot AFB in preparation for subsequent Sentinel construction.

• Originally intended to solicit under a FAR-based acquisition, the Government is now pursuing an OTA strategy for these three projects with a 100% design, pending industry feedback.

BACKGROUND, BASING, AND BEDDOWN

• US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)

• Design, procurement, and field level construction agent for the beddown

• Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC)

• Official point of contact and authority for the Air

Force for the bed down of facilities

• Air Force liaison to USACE

• Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center (AFNWC)

• Responsible for Sentinel Program MILCON funding

• AF Sentinel Task Force Detachment 12 (AFGSC/A10 Det-12)

• Represents AFGSC and provides program policy, guidance, and goals

• 91st Missile Wing (91MW)

• End user for the SFOC project.

• 5th Logistics Readiness Squadron (5LRS)

• End user for the CVMC project.

• 5 Civil Engineer Squadron (5CES), Minot AFB

• Accepting authority for real property

• Responsible for ensuring facilities meet base requirements

GOVERNMENT STAKEHOLDERS

Requirements

• Complete construction of each project within the established period of performance without undergoing a reprogramming effort.

• Negotiate and award Phase 1 OT Agreement for pre-construction services with selected contractor.

• Negotiate and award Phase 2 OT Agreement for construction after establishing a final construction price (utilizing open book pricing), establishing a construction schedule, and completing constructability adjustments to design through pre-construction services.

DESIGN-BID-BUILD UNDER OTA REQUIREMENTS,

GOALS, & CONSTRAINTS

Goals

• Solicit and Award all projects as a single action unless otherwise indicated by industry.

• Take advantage of Pre-Construction Services (Phase 1 OT Agreement) to establish a schedule, open-book price, and design adjustments that share risks between the contractor and Government.

• Phase 1 OT Agreement Target Award:

Q3FY27

• Phase 2 OT Agreement Target Award:

Q4FY27

1. Draft Request For Qualifications (RFQ) Solicitation

– Draft RFQ will be sent to industry for comments, suggestions, and questions in the days following Industry Day.

Responses will be provided and comments/suggestions may be incorporated into the official RFQ

2. RFQ Solicitation

– Official RFQ will be issued in October 2026.

3. White Paper Submission

– White Papers conforming to the official RFQ will be due 15 business days after RFQ issuance.

4. Down Select

– Government will review all submitted White Papers. The firms deemed most qualified will be invited to participate in the Pitch Meetings.

5. Pitch Meetings (By Invitation Only)

– Pitch Meetings will be held conforming to instructions provided to invited firms upon Down Select. Two Pitch Meetings are planned currently. The first will establish expectations and general construction approach. The second will focus on the 100% Design package, discussing strategies and goals. Pitch Meetings are meant to be an open dialogue, allowing the Government and selected firms to collaborate on approaches to construction.

6. Qualifications Based Selection

– Government selects most advantageous firm based on the combined White Paper and Pitch Meeting evaluations and begins pre-construction services negotiation with the selected firm.

SOLICITATION PROCESS

FULL D-B-B UNDER OTA PROCESS

FACTOR 1: CORPORATE LEADERSHIP STRATEGY

1.1 Corporate Approach to Partnering: The ability of which the White Paper demonstrates a corporate strategy of communication, collaboration, and meeting commitments and an appropriate definition of program success.

1.2 Corporate Approach to Issue Resolution: The definition and concise understanding of a broader perspective where project level issues can be resolved with an appropriate level of escalation. Demonstrated ability to resolve issues with an appropriate level of escalation.

1.3 Program Execution Success: Clear definition of the Contractor’s transparent perspective of program success and how that aligns with the project suite’s goals and where differing interests might be challenges that need to be overcome.

1.4 IMSB Project Suite Leadership and Design-Bid-Build Under OTA approach: The extent to which the narrative demonstrates the Contractor’s qualifications, experience, and corporate leadership approach to successfully lead a Design-Bid-Build under OTA delivery process.

DRAFT RFQ EVALUATION CRITERIA

FACTOR 2: EXECUTION STRATEGY

2.1 Understanding of Project Suite Objectives: The degree to which the white paper demonstrates a clear and comprehensive understanding of the project suite’s mission, technical requirements, and constraints.

2.2 D-B-B Under OTA Collaboration Approach: The clarity and effectiveness of the proposed management philosophy for a D- B-B under OTA project, including effective use of pre-construction services.

2.3 Subcontractor Onboarding and Retention Strategy: Logical and feasible plan to maintain a capable and stable base of subcontractors, acknowledging challenges present at the project suite’s location and offering a strategy to mitigate those challenges.

2.4 Risk Identification and Mitigation Strategy: Clear explanation of experience and current approaches or processes related to identifying various types of project risks, their potential impact magnitude, and proven strategies to mitigate risks and minimize impacts.

2.5 Budget Management Strategies: Clear communication of proven strategies, approaches, and tools that have led to project execution within budget on D-B-B projects with early contractor involvement.

2.6 Innovative Approaches: The ability of the Contractor to demonstrate their capability and approach toward innovation with the intent of creating efficiency in project execution to meet the objectives with quality. Clear communication of a broad spectrum of innovation involving pre-construction services, materials, construction methods, and processes.

FACTOR 3: CAPABILITY AND PAST RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

3.1 Relevant Experience: The depth, relevance, and performance of the Contractor’s successful experience with projects of similar size, scope, and complexity, including combined administrative and maintenance spaces, DoW facilities, and complex phasing requirements.

3.2 Collaboration Expertise: The Contractor’s demonstrated expertise and corporate experience with collaborative delivery methods.

FACTOR 4: TEAM COMPOSITION & ORGANIZATION

4.1: Required Roles: The qualifications and experience of the required roles identified.

4.2: Organizational Structure: The extent to which the proposed organizational approach demonstrates a clear, integrated, and effective management approach for project execution, including defined lines of authority, communication, coordination, and responsibility among the Contractor, Government, Designer of Record, key subcontractors, and other principal team members.

DESIGN EFFORTS

• The CVMC, SFOC, and AC design efforts began in the winter of 2024/2025.

• 35% Design and subsequent programming lock-in was completed in April/May 2025.

• 100% Design for each project is complete.

This information will be provided to the down-selected contractors following the evaluation of White Papers.

• Adjustments may be made to the 100% Design during pre-construction activities, once a Phase 1 OT Agreement is signed by the selected contractor.

SITE OVERVIEW

SECURITY FORCES OPERATIONS COMPLEX (SFOC)

Project Scope

- Two story facility with an approximate square footage of 130,000 SF.

- Interior Spaces Include:

warehouse/storage spaces, armory/cleaning room, vehicle deployment bay (option), secure briefing room, classrooms, simulator training rooms, unit learning centers, and all associated administration spaces

- Exterior Work Includes: Privatized electrical, natural gas, water and sanitary utilities, comm and stormwater utilities, parking lot and access roads, landscaping, and demolition of an existing building.

CONSOLIDATED VEHICLE MAINTENANCE COMPLEX (CVMC)

Note: All project information is provided for information only, is considered approximate, and is subject to change without notice.

Project Scope

- Two pre-engineered metal buildings with approximate square footages of 88,000 SF and

28,000 SF.

- Interior Spaces Include: vehicular work bays supporting a variety of different vehicle types, supporting service rooms, parts spaces and distribution spaces, and administration office areas

- Exterior Work Includes: Privatized electrical, natural gas, water and sanitary utilities, comm and stormwater utilities, significant paving, landscaping, and demolition of an existing building. Phasing will be required between demolition of the existing building and construction of the “Vehicle Operations Facility”.

ATHLETIC COMPLEX (AC)

Note: All project information is provided for information only, is considered approximate, and is subject to change without notice.

Project Scope

- Two baseball fields and a multi-sports (football/soccer) field

- Project does not include any interior or vertical construction

- Exterior Work Includes: Privatized electrical utilities, ballfield lighting, dugouts, sidewalks, and electronic scoreboard

General Comments

• The D-B-B under OTA process is meant to be an open, collaborative effort between industry and the Government. White Paper and Pitch Presentation evaluations will be based not just on qualifications, but also on a firm’s ability to help guide the government through the pre-construction process.

• Feedback on any portion of the process is welcome and will be needed as we refine the D-B-B under OTA process. Projnet reviews will be set up for applicable reviews as we move through the process.

Path Forward

1. Sources Sought Responses are due

1400CST on 31 August. These responses will help determine the path forward for all three projects.

2. Draft RFQ will be posted and comments requested. Comments will answer questions from industry and affect the content of the Official RFQ.

3. Official RFQ and Solicitation will be posted, requesting White Papers in response.

4. Up to three firms will be selected to participate in the Pitch Presentation phase.

CLOSING REMARKS

QUESTIONS/COMMENTS