PLA Survey - NFARS Squad Ops

THIS IS A PROJECT LABOR AGREEMENT (PLA) SURVEY ONLY. No proposals are being requested or accepted with this PLA notice. The solicitation is expected to be available in October 2025.

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 ($35 million or more) for the following:

Project scope: This project is a Design-Bid-Build and includes the construction of a two-story 53,000 SF facility to consolidate the 914th Operations Group functions to include: the 914 Operations Group Staff, the 914 Operations Support Squadron with Aircrew Flight Equipment, the 328 Air Refueling Squadron, and the 914 Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron.  This new facility includes command suites, administrative, scheduling, storage and locker/showers.  The Crew Readiness area includes a study and lounge/dayroom, fitness and recreational space; kitchen/dining area capable of long-term sustainment of the aircrews to include food preparation area and sleeping quarters (single rooms) with semi-private bathrooms. This project includes reinforced concrete slab on grade foundation with spread footings, brick veneer, reinforced masonry walls, structural steel, standing seam metal roofing, elevator, exterior lighting, electrical work, site improvements (access/parking/sidewalks, storm water management), emergency generator and screened enclosure, fire detection/protection, mass notification system, communications, and all necessary supporting facilities, utilities, and controls for a complete and usable facility.

The 914th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron space includes administrative, and storage space to perform in-flight patient care and command and control training, and operational support for their joint patient movement mission.

The 914th Operation Support Squadron space includes supported aircrew equipment storage, , equipment inspection/maintenance, mobility operations, base operations staff, flight planning, secured briefing, weather, and administrative space. Shared spaces to include storage, conference rooms, break rooms, as well as a multi-use auditorium for training, mission planning, and crew briefing purposes.

This project is located adjacent to the active airfield and will require coordination and training of personnel working on/near an active airfield during certain construction activities.  PFOS/PFOA contamination is a potential in the groundwater and soil and would require special handling and disposal.

Contract duration is estimated at 760 calendar days.

The estimated cost range is between $25,000,000 and $100,000,000.  NAICS code is 236220.

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).  

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Policy:

1. FAR 22.502 requires agencies to use Project Labor Agreement (PLA) in large-scale construction projects to promote economy and efficiency in the administration and completion of Federal 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.

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 region 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. Please select one of the following:
   1. My company will not submit a proposal if PLA is required.
   2. My company plans to submit a proposal whether PLA is required or not.
   3. 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 Lindsay.B.Lawrence@usace.army.mil no later than 12:00 PM Eastern Time on 01 July 2025.