Sources Sought PDB w_OTA JBLM Paint Shop and Media Blast Booth.docx

Notice ID W912DW27R1CV6 Contract Opportunity Type – Sources Sought Product Service Code – Y1JZ (Construction of Miscellaneous Buildings)) NAICS Code – 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) Description Sources Sought – Market Survey for Aircraft Paint Shop and Media Blast Booth at Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM), WA

1. Introduction and Purpose The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Seattle District, is conducting market research to identify potential sources with the interest and capability to design and construct a 5,964 SF (square foot) addition to an existing aircraft paint shop and install a media blast booth at JBLM, WA The purpose of this announcement is to identify qualified and interested small businesses in pursuing the construction work identified in Paragraph 3 below. The Government is contemplating a Progressive Design Build (PDB) with Other Transaction Authority (OTA) procurement for this requirement. Based on the responses received from interested parties, a decision will be made regarding setting construction work aside for small businesses.

A PDB with OTA contract is designed to foster a true partnership between the government and the design-builder, allowing for an iterative design process, real-time problem-solving, and continuous cost modeling. Success hinges on proactive, early integration of construction expertise, a commitment to transparent "open-book" estimating, and a culture of collaborative decision-making.

Key Features of the PDB with OTA Contract:

Divided into distinct phases:

· Competitive, qualifications-based selection to choose a design-builder

· Collaborative design phase to progressively develop the scope and establish a fixed price

· Final design and construction phase, often accelerated with fast-tracking Process: The government will issue a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) and develop from that, a short list consisting of three firms. These three firms will be the most highly qualified and experienced.

The Government will then invite shortlisted teams to interactive "Pitch" meetings to evaluate their technical approach and collaborative capabilities and will select the single most highly qualified design-builder. The Government will negotiate with the selected design-builder, negotiate the terms and design fee for the Progressive Design-Build Agreement (Phase 1).

Execution commences with award of Phase 1 OT Agreement and issuance of the Notice to Proceed (NTP). Finally, award & NTP consists of review and negotiation of a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for construction within the established budget. Upon acceptance and receipt of funds, the Phase 2 OT Agreement (Final Design & Construction) will be amended and the NTP will be issued after Performance and Payment Bonds are received and approved.

Interested firms must be able to provide all management, tools, supplies, parts, materials, equipment, transportation, and trained labor necessary to design and construct the Air Traffic Control Tower (see paragraph 3 for project description).

2. Procurement & Project Details Estimated Construction Cost: $10,260,000 NAICS Code: 236220- Commercial and Institutional Building Construction Small Business Size Standard: $45.0M Product Service Code (PSC): Y1JZ (Construction of Miscellaneous Buildings) Estimated Period of Performance: The period of performance is currently estimated to be 674 days for design and construction ANP (after notice to proceed).

3. Project Description This project scope of work consists of the design and construction of 5,964 SF addition to an existing aircraft paint shop and installation of a media blast booth. Construction will include fire protection system, intrusion detection system, hazardous material storage, sustainability enhancement measures, and energy monitoring control systems connection. Supporting facilities include site development, lighting, paving, parking, walkway, curbs and gutters, storm drainage, information systems, landscaping, signage, and utilities and connections.

Submission Requirements and Instructions for Interested Parties:

All interested and capable small businesses are encouraged to respond to this announcement. The information provided must be concise and directly demonstrate the respondent’s capabilities and experience in managing, leading, and executing projects of this nature as a prime contract.

Interested firms should submit a capabilities package limited to 10 pages (exclude Joint Venture and Bonding Information from page count). This package must demonstrate your ability to perform the work listed and include the following:

1. Firm’s name, address (mailing and URL), point of contact, phone number and email address.

2. CAGE code and UEI number of your firm.

3. Your company's North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code(s).

4. Business classification, i.e., state whether your firm is considered by the Small Business Administration as any of the following or is Other Than Small Business:

Small Business (SB) Small Disadvantage Business (SDB) Woman-Owned SB (WOSB) Service-Disabled VOSB (SDVOSB) Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) 8(a) Program Other Than Small Business (Large Business)

5. Regions in which your company normally performs work or would perform work:

West Midwest Northeast Southwest Southeast OCONUS (Outside the Continental United States) All of the Above

6. A maximum of three (3) examples of past projects as the Prime Contractor or Key Subcontractor. Contractor must provide a brief description of experience in performing similar projects for construction of similar size, complexity and scope completed within the last seven (7) years. Examples should include the following information:

a. A description of the project features, customer name, timeliness of performance, size of project, and dollar value of each project.

7. Of the total summary Description of Proposed Project:

a. As a (check one) ___Large Business / ___Small Business, what estimated percentage of the total project value do you anticipate self-performing? ____%

b. To assist us in this process, please provide your firm’s expert assessment of the subcontracting opportunities available for this specific project. If you are a Large Business, please provide what you consider to be achievable subcontracting percentage goals for the following small business categories.

Small Business (SB) ____% Small Disadvantage Business (SDB) ____% Woman-Owned SB (WOSB) ____% Veteran-Owned SB (VOSB) ____% Service-Disabled VOSB (SDVOSB) ____% Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) ____%

Potential Subcontracting Areas: Please list the specific areas of work you believe are best suited for subcontracting to the small business sector.

(Examples: electrical, site work, paving, fencing, HVAC, QC, etc)

8. Firm’s Joint Venture Information, if applicable.

9. Bonding Information. Provide the following, on the Bonding Company’s letterhead:

(1) Bonding Limits: (a) Single Bond (b) Aggregate

Responses to this Synopsis will be shared with the Government project team, but otherwise will be held in strict confidence.

Submission: Email your package to Russ Armstrong at russell.j.armstrong@usace.army.mil, with a courtesy copy to Susan Newby at susan.f.newby@usace.army.mil The subject line of your email must be formatted as “Capability Addition to Existing Aircraft Paint Shop and installation of a Media Blast Booth at JBLM, WA”. Ensure your package is received no later than 2:00 PM PST on November 24, 2026.

Note; The Government will review all submissions to determine a contractor’s/firm’s qualification. All responses must be received by the date and time specified. The Government will not accept late submissions.

5. Disclaimer This announcement is for informational and market research purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Quotation (RFQ), or Invitation for Bid (IFB).

The Government is considering the PDB with OTA process. If an alternative strategy is chosen, the Government will adhere to the procedures required by that specific procurement path.

Please be advised that this is not a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or award a contract. No funds are available to pay for the preparation of responses. All information submitted is voluntary and will not be returned.

Thank you for your interest in this potential requirement.