PLA Market Survey.pdf
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This is a Project Labor Agreement (PLA) Market Survey, a special notice soliciting comments from the construction community prior to release of an actual solicitation for a large-scale construction project at Wright-Patterson Airforce Base. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District (Solicitation Number W912QR27RA0TN) is conducting this survey to gather industry feedback on whether a PLA should be required for the project, which will exceed $35 million in value.
The project scope involves constructing a two-story laboratory and research facility with conventional design and construction methods. Work includes a reinforced concrete floor slab, poured concrete foundation, structural steel frame, precast concrete exterior wall panels, flat membrane roof, fire protection and intrusion detection systems, utilities, precision HVAC and humidity controls, vibration isolation, secure and non-secure laboratory space, administration areas, Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 705 compliance, RF shielding, an elevator, raised floors, mission support space, and over 100 parking spaces. Local materials and construction techniques will be used where cost-effective.
The survey requests feedback on nine specific areas: prior PLA usage in the local area on similar projects, skilled labor shortages for required crafts, time-sensitive scheduling issues, reasons PLAs would or would not advance economy and efficiency in federal procurement, cost impacts of PLA requirements, additional considerations for PLA use or non-use, and contractor interest in submitting proposals under various PLA scenarios. The Government explicitly seeks both affirmative and negative responses to identify improvements to the competitive environment. Comments must be submitted via email to Thomas.s.Nauert@usace.army.mil no later than 2:00 PM Eastern Standard Time on October 7, 2026.
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Louisville District Soliciting Comments on the Potential Use of Project Labor Agreements (PLA) at Wright Patterson Airforce Base
Solicitation Number: W912QR27RA0TN
THIS IS A PROJECT LABOR AGREEMENT (PLA) SURVEY ONLY.
This is a SPECIAL NOTICE. No proposals are being requested or accepted with this PLA notice.
The Solicitation No. for this project is W912QR27RA0TN.
The PLA Market Survey is conducted prior to release of the solicitation. This is a SPECIAL NOTICE only.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District is soliciting comments from the construction community addressing use of a PLA for this construction project at Wright-Patterson Airforce Base
Description:
The Corps of Engineers Louisville District is soliciting comments from the construction community addressing the potential use of Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) for a large-scale construction project (exceeding $35 million) for the following:
Project scope: Construct a two-story laboratory and research facility utilizing conventional design and construction methods to accommodate the mission of the facility. Work will include a reinforced concrete floor slab, poured concrete foundation, structural steel frame, precast concrete exterior wall panels, flat membrane roof, fire protection systems, intrusion detection system, all necessary utilities, precise heating, ventilation and air-conditioning and humidity controls, isolation from building vibrations, and site improvements. This facility includes secure/non-secure laboratory space/administration space, Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 705, RF Shielding, an elevator, raised-floors and mission support space. Local materials and construction techniques shall be used where cost effective. Construct over 100 parking spaces.
A PLA is defined as a pre-hire collective bargaining agreement with one or more labor organizations that establishes the terms and conditions of employment for a specific construction project and is an agreement described in 29 U.S.C. 158(f). For further awareness on PLAs, please visit https://www.dol.gov/general/good-jobs/project-laboragreement-resource-guide.
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Policy:
1. Project Labor Agreement (PLA) is a tool that agencies may use to promote economy and efficiency in Federal procurement. Pursuant to Executive Order 13502, agencies are encouraged to consider requiring the use of project labor agreements in connection with large-scale construction projects.
2. An agency may, if appropriate, require that every contractor and subcontractor engaged in construction on the project agree, for that project, to negotiate or become a party to a project labor agreement with one or more labor organizations if the agency decides that the use of project labor agreements will:
1) Advance the Federal Governments interest in achieving economy and efficiency in Federal procurement, producing labor-management stability, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations governing safety and health, equal employment opportunity, labor and employment standards, and other matters; and
2) Be consistent with law.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Louisville District Soliciting Comments on the Potential Use of Project Labor Agreements (PLA) at Wright Patterson Airforce Base
Solicitation Number: W912QR27RA0TN
References:
Provision: 52.222-33 Notice of Requirement for Project Labor Agreement Clause: 52.222-34 Project Labor Agreement.
In consideration of the above factors, and any others which may be deemed appropriate, the construction community is invited to comment on the use of PLAs. Of particular interest to the Government are responses to the following questions:
1. Do you have knowledge that a PLA has been used in the local area on projects of this kind? If so, please provide supporting documentation.
2. Are you aware of skilled labor shortages in the area for those crafts that will be needed to complete the referenced project? If so, please elaborate and provide supporting documentation where possible.
3. Are you aware of time sensitive issues/scheduling requirements that would affect the rate at which the referenced project should be completed? If so, please elaborate and provide supporting documentation where possible.
4. Identify specific reasons why or how you believe a PLA would advance the Federal Governments interest in achieving economy and efficiency in federal procurement.
5. Identify specific reasons why you do not believe a PLA would advance the Federal Governments interest in achieving economy and efficiency in federal procurement.
6. Identify any additional information you believe should be considered on the use of a PLA on the referenced project.
7. Identify any additional information you believe should be considered on the non-use of a PLA on the referenced project.
8. What cost impact do you expect if PLA requirements are included?
9. Please select one of the following:
a. My company will not submit a proposal if PLA is required but is interested in proposing if PLA is not a requirement.
b. My company plans to submit a proposal whether PLA is required or not.
c. My company only plans to submit a proposal if PLA is required.
In addition to affirmative responses, we are seeking negative responses to identify any potential actions we may take to improve the competitive environment. Please provide a response with feedback including rationale for not wanting to submit a proposal and any recommendations that could promote interest.
* Please provide your comments via e-mail to Thomas.s.Nauert@usace.army.mil no later than 2:00 PM Eastern Standard Time on 07 October 2026.
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