Design-build vandenberg gate complex

This solicitation seeks design-build proposals for the construction of a new Vandenberg Gate Complex at Hanscom Air Force Base in Bedford, Massachusetts. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Engineering District New England requires a contractor to design and build a new access control facility to replace the existing main entrance gate, which does not comply with anti-terrorism standards and experiences traffic congestion issues. Proposals will be evaluated using a two-phase, best-value tradeoff process, with Phase I submissions due by July 7, 2020 and Phase II submissions due from five finalists by a date to be determined.

There is no set-aside designation. The project involves the design and construction of security upgrades to bring the base entrance into compliance with force protection vehicle barrier and standoff distance standards within 548 calendar days of award. The total contract value has not been specified. Proposals must also address how offerors intend to meet small business subcontracting goals including allocating 25% of subcontracted amounts to small businesses overall and specified minimum percentages to small disadvantaged, women-owned, HUBZone, veteran-owned, and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. The place of performance is Hanscom Air Force Base located in Bedford, Massachusetts.