F-47 Bed-down Phase 1- Sources Sought_rev1.docx

Sources Sought for F-47 Bed-down Program, Construction Services at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada Announcement Number: W912PL26S0004

1. Introduction The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Los Angeles District, is conducting market research to identify prime contractors interested in competing for a Prequalified Sources List (PQSL) in accordance with DFARS 236.272 for the F-47 Bed-down Program, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. This program is expected to be executed in three phases.

This announcement is for market research and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. The Government is not committing to establishing a PQSL or awarding a contract based on this notice.

2. Project Overview

· Project Title: F-47 Bed-down Program, Phase I, II, III

· Location: Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada

· Estimated Magnitude of Construction: Contracts between $10,000,000 and $25,000,000; $25,000,000 and $100,000,000; $100,000,000 and $250,000,000; $250,000,000 and $500,000,000

· Anticipated Contract Types: Design-Build (DB) and Design-Bid-Build (DBB)

· Anticipated Period of Performance: Fiscal Years 2026-2033

3. Scope of Work The anticipated scope may include, but is not limited to, the following:

· Phase I: Includes airfield apron construction; grading and drainage; installation of a jet blast deflector; development of water storage, pump stations, and a communication node; roadway construction; upgrades and relocations to existing utilities; construction of aircraft parking and maintenance facilities, including a maintenance hangar and squadron operations facility; development of a flight simulator facility and an avionics re-programming laboratory; and associated design input and management.

· Phase II: Includes construction of a fuel cell facility; a low-observable (LO) corrosion control facility and wash rack; a consolidated maintenance facility; a maintenance training facility; a fuel station; and a weapons storage facility, along with associated design input and management.

· Phase III: A 240-personnel dormitory and associated design input and management.

Projects are expected to be funded through Military Construction (MILCON) and Facility Sustainment and Modernization (FSRM).

The purpose of including all three phases in this Sources Sought is to provide industry with a general understanding of the overall project scope and complexity to support market research. This information does not represent a commitment by the Government regarding contract structure, phasing, or award strategy.

4. Acquisition Strategy USACE intends to use a prequalification process to create a shortlist of the most highly qualified prime contractors. Only those firms selected for the Prequalified Sources List (PQSL) will be eligible to receive and compete for the future construction solicitation(s). Selection for the PQSL will be based on evaluation factors such as bonding capacity, specialized experience, and past performance.

5. Submission Requirements for Interested Prime Contractors Interested PRIME CONTRACTORS are requested to complete the attached market research survey. In addition, firms may submit a statement of capabilities as an attachment.

6. Project Labor Agreement (PLA) In accordance with Executive Order 14063, Use of Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Projects, and FAR Subpart 22.5, the Government is evaluating whether a PLA may apply to this MILCON construction project.

Based on preliminary information, this requirement may meet the criteria for a large-scale construction project, exceeding $35 million within Clark County, Nevada. As part of this market research effort, interested firms are encouraged to complete questions 8-14 in the market research survey. The Government has not yet decided regarding whether a PLA will be required.

7. Important Notices

· Safety Compliance: All construction contracts awarded by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers require compliance with the EM 385-1-1, Safety and Occupational Health Requirements manual.

· Market Research Only: This is a market research tool to determine the availability of qualified contractors. No request for prequalification statements is available at this time, and no contract will be awarded from this announcement.

· Complete Responses: Firms that fail to provide all the information requested above may not be considered in the Government's acquisition decision.

· No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this notice or any follow up information requests.

· The Government intends to host and Industry Day in the vicinity of Nellis, AFB, Nevada. Additional details will be provided at a later date.