Construct Tool and Die Facility, Iowa Army Ammunition Plant

Pre-Solicitation Notice

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Construct Tool and Die Facility Iowa Army Ammunition Plant, Middletown Iowa

On or about 17 June 2025, this office will issue an Two Step Invitation For Bids (IFB) for the  Construct Tool and Die Facility Iowa Army Ammunition Plant.  This IFB is not restricted to any socio-economic category. The acquisition approach for this project will be a Two Step Sealed Bidding IFB following FAR Part 14.5 procedures resulting in  in one (1) Firm Fixed-Price contract for the Construction of a  Tool and Die Facility Iowa Army Ammunition Plant, Middletown Iowa .

TWO-STEP PROCUREMENT: This solicitation and resulting contract are using a Two-Step Sealed Bidding procurement method as described in FAR Part 14.5. The two-step procedure is a combination of competitive procedures designed to obtain the benefits of sealed bidding while ensuring only technically acceptable firms participate in the priced sealed bid. The process allows for the Step One technical proposal submission and evaluation to be performed concurrent with the development of the final 100% technical specifications and construction drawings.  Step One ensures that only technically acceptable firms participate in the Step Two sealed bid process.

The Step One solicitation, issued as a Request for Technical Proposal, is expected to be available on or about 17 June 2025 via Contract Opportunities at https://sam.gov/. Draft specifications and drawings will also be provided. The submission requirements of Step One, Request for Technical Proposal, shall not include any prices or pricing information. Bid bonds / guarantees are not required to be submitted with the Step One technical proposal. Under this bidding process, Step One consists of the request for submission, evaluation and (if necessary) discussion of a technical proposal. Only one (1) technical proposal may be submitted by each offeror. The proposals will be evaluated for technical acceptability. Again, the technical proposal must not include prices or pricing information. A notice of “acceptable” or “unacceptable” will be forwarded to each Step One offeror upon completion of the technical proposal evaluation and final determination. The names of the offerors that submitted acceptable technical proposals will be listed on the Government’s website https://sam.gov/ for the benefit of prospective subcontractors. In Step Two an amendment to the solicitation will be issued along with the final In Step Two, an amendment to the solicitation will be issued along with the final 100% technical specifications and construction drawings to only those offerors whose technical proposals are determined to be acceptable in Step One. The normal sealed bidding process in FAR Part 14 will be followed in Step Two. Only bids based upon technical proposals determined to be acceptable, either initially or as a result of discussions for Step One, will be considered for award. Each bid in Step Two must be based on the bidder's own technical proposal that was submitted, evaluated and determined to be acceptable in Step One. Bidders must comply with the 100% technical specifications and construction drawings and the bidder’s acceptable technical proposal. Bid bonds will be required to be submitted with the Step Two bid submission. Payment and Performance Bonds will be required for the full amount (100%) at the time of contract award before the Notice to Proceed (NTP) can be issued.

Site Visit:

The site visit is tentatively scheduled for late June 2025. More information regarding access and vetting will be provided within the solicitation.

DO NOT submit requests for plans and specifications. See ‘Obtaining Solicitation Documents’ below.

Project Description: 

Construct Tool and Die Facility Iowa Army Ammunition Plant, Middletown Iowa.

Renovate an existing tool and die facility along with plastics lab and processing areas. The project includes renovation of the existing facility as well as adding an additional 56,000 SF industrial facility. The project includes moving old equipment from the existing facility and moving it into the new facility. The contractor will be required to subcontract with the local power company for installation of parking lot lighting.

The contractor will be required to commence work within 10 days after Notice to Proceed (NTP) and complete the work in the proposed number of calendar days (Not to Exceed 630 calendar days) after receipt of NTP.  Provisions will be included for liquidated damages in case of failure to complete the work in the time allowed.  Performance and Payment Bonds will be required.

The above project description is for information only.  Project scope of work is subject to change.

NAICS Code: 

The Primary North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code anticipated for solicitation is 236210 Industrial Building Construction, with a size standard for Small Business of $45M.

All contractors must be registered and have an active and verified account in the System for Award Management (SAM) to receive a contract award from any DoD activity.  Contractors may access the Internet site at: https://www.sam.gov/  to register and/or obtain information about the SAM program. 

Estimated Magnitude:

The estimated magnitude of construction cost of this project is between $25,000,000.00 and $100,000,000.00

Contracting Office Address:

USACE Omaha District

Rocky Mountain Area Office

5275 Tech Center Dr. Ste 205

Colorado Springs CO 80919

Point Of Contact:

All questions shall be submitted on ProjNet (ProjNet access, and additional guidance, will be given at time of solicitation issuance). 

Place of Performance: Middletown Iowa

Obtaining Solicitation Documents:

Once the Solicitation is posted to SAM.gov (https://sam.gov). Documents can be accessed using the steps listed below.

1. Use the ‘All Award Data' to locate the project by entering the solicitation number.
2. By using the ‘login' feature, it allows additional search features and allows you to keep your searches. Login might be required on some solicitations that are considered restricted.
3. Once you have located your project, click on link to solicitation to view the project.  Files may be downloaded from the column on the left side reading ‘Attachments/Links’. 

Note: Offerors please be advised that an online registration requirement in System for Award Management (SAM) database http://www.sam.gov/ exists and directed solicitation provisions concerning electronic annual Representations and Certifications on SAM.  Representations and certifications are required to be up-dated annually as a minimum to keep information current, accurate and complete.  The electronic annual representations and certifications are effective for one year from date of submission or update to SAM. Solicitation documents will be posted to the web via SAM.gov (https://sam.gov).  Registration is required to access solicitation documents. SAM.gov (https://sam.gov) provides secure access to acquisition-related information, synopsis or pre-solicitation notices and amendments.

PHONE CALLS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. DATES ARE ESTIMATES AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE.