RAPID (Robins Agile Practices for Infrastructure Development) at Robins AFB
Open Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- RAPID-FY27
- Agency
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Air Force
Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 236220 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
- Place of performance
- Warner Robins, Georgia 31098, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force's 78th Air Base Wing Civil Engineering Group announced the RAPID (Robins Agile Practices for Infrastructure Development) umbrella program on September 21, 2026, under 10 U.S.C. 2808a Other Transaction Authority to conduct facility construction, modernization, and repair at Robins Air Force Base, with the umbrella active through September 21, 2027. The program exempts contractors from FAR and DFARS requirements and welcomes commercial builders with limited or no prior federal contracting experience.
Rather than a single solicitation, RAPID will issue periodic project-specific Areas of Interest (AOIs) throughout the 12-month period, each specifying delivery models including Progressive Design-Build, Accelerated Design-Build, Design-Build to Budget, Industrialized Construction, and emerging technologies. The Air Force will evaluate Phase 1 Solution Briefs (five pages maximum or 15 slides) on construction methodology, schedule, disruption mitigation, and pricing; Phase 2 oral pitches on technical depth and schedule acceleration; and Phase 3 competitive or direct negotiations with fair and reasonable price validation required for all awards. Pricing structures include Firm-Fixed-Price, Fixed-Price Incentive, Guaranteed Maximum Price, Cost-Reimbursable, and Hybrid Milestone arrangements.
Contractors must register in SAM and prescribed government invoicing systems. An Industry Day is scheduled for late September 2026 in Warner Robins, Georgia (in-person with limited virtual capability), requiring base access clearance. Interested parties should submit company name, primary contact details, and capability statement to eric.jackson.36@us.af.mil by the announced deadline.
Notice text
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Update #2 · Latest ·
SUBJECT: — Robins Agile Practices for Infrastructure Development (RAPID) Umbrella Program Notice (10 U.S.C. § 2808a Other Transaction Authority)
1. BOTTOM LINE UP FRONT (BLUF)
The Department of the Air Force, specifically the 78th Civil Engineer Group (78 CEG) at Robins Air Force Base (AFB), Georgia, is publishing this Umbrella Program Notice to announce the establishment of the Robins Agile Practices for Infrastructure Development (RAPID) acquisition framework. Operating under the innovative statutory authority of 10 U.S.C. § 2808a, RAPID seeks to completely modernize base infrastructure and execute facility repair and construction projects using flexible, commercial-style Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs). Traditional Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) rules do not apply, enabling the Air Force to engage directly with local, regional, and national commercial builders who have limited or no prior federal contracting experience.
2. PROGRAM STRUCTURE & TIMELINE
Rather than a single, one-off project solicitation, this Notice establishes the RAPID Umbrella Program, which will remain active for one (1) full year from the date of this posting. During this 12-month period, the Government will periodically publish project-specific solicitations, referred to as Areas of Interest (AOIs), directly under this umbrella.
Each independent AOI will outline:
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The specific facility construction, repair, or modernization project requirements.
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The exact response date, time, and instructions for submitting Solution Briefs.
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The collaborative delivery model designated for that project, such as Progressive Design-Build (PDB) utilizing open-book Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) pricing, or Build-Only (BO) commercial delivery.
Program ParameterDetailsStatutory Authority10 U.S.C. § 2808a (Standalone Facility Construction or Repair Authority)Umbrella Active Period12 Months (Continuous Open Notice)Execution VehicleProject-Specific Areas of Interest (AOIs) & Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs)Key FlexibilitiesNo FAR boilerplate clauses, standard commercial accounting (No CAS), negotiable termsFollow-on AuthorityEligible for non-competitive, sole-source follow-on production construction under § 2808a(c)
3. ELIGIBILITY & PARTICIPATION
The RAPID framework actively seeks to lower barriers to entry. Unlike prototype OTAs, 10 U.S.C. § 2808a carries no statutory Nontraditional Defense Contractor (NDC) prerequisites and zero cost-share mandates. Commercial general contractors, specialty trades, design-build firms, and joint ventures are all fully eligible and strongly encouraged to monitor this notice and participate.
4. ACTION REQUIRED FOR INTERESTED VENDORS
Interested commercial builders and designers should take the following immediate steps to prepare for upcoming RAPID projects:
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Monitor This Posting: Bookmark this SAM.gov notice. All project-specific AOIs will be posted as amendments or linked notices here.
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Register on SAM.gov: Ensure your company has an active, completely free registration and Unique Entity ID (UEI) on SAM.gov.
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Form Teaming Alliances: Begin networking with regional design firms, general contractors, and trade subcontractors to build integrated design-build consortia capable of executing rapid, commercial-style projects.
Update #1 ·
🚀 ATTENTION DEFENSE CONTRACTORS & INFRASTRUCTURE INNOVATORS! 🚀
The 78th Air Base Wing Civil Engineering Group (78 CEG), in coordination with AFSC/PZIO, is preparing to launch a game-changing civil engineering framework: RAPID (Robins Agile Practices for Infrastructure Development) at Robins AFB!
Under our standalone 10 U.S.C. § 2808a statutory authority, we are bypassing traditional administrative procurement lag to fast-track facility construction, modernization, and repair.
📅 Save the Date: RAPID Industry Day (Targeting the Next 2 Weeks!)
We are hosting an upcoming Industry Day to preview our acquisition strategy, project scope menu (including Progressive Design-Build, Industrialized Construction, and Emergent Tech), and future Areas of Interest (AOIs).
- 📍 Location: Warner Robins, GA (In-Person event; limited virtual capability may be available on a first-come, first-served basis).
- 🔒 Security Notice: This event may be held on a military installation. Base access clearance may be required, and security forms will be provided and must be submitted strictly on time.
📥 How to Secure Your Invitation:
To gauge interest and prepare base access manifests, we need to hear from you immediately. If your company wants to participate, please submit the following details:
- Official Vendor Name
- Primary Point of Contact (Name, Email, & Phone)
- Your "Slick Sheet" / Capability Statement (focused on rapid construction, design-build, facility repair, or innovative engineering)
📧 Send submissions directly to: eric.jackson.36@us.af.mil
Subject Line: RAPID Industry Day Interest – [Your Company Name]
Don't miss the chance to collaborate directly with Robins AFB and help us live by our branch motto: "FIND A WAY TO YES!"
#RobinsAFB #AirForceCE #CivilEngineering #DefenseContracting #ConstructionTech #AgileAcquisition #RAPID #OTA #WarnerRobins #PZIO
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
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| RAPID- Robins.pdf |
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