Sources Sought for FY26 EAFB B-21 West Alert Apron EPSs, Ellsworth AFB, SD

Sources Sought Response Form

Ellsworth AFB B-21 West Alert Apron EPSs

Sources Sought Notice # W9128F25SM007

Anticipated Solicitation # W9128F25R0033

PURPOSE:  By way of this Sources Sought Notice, the USACE-Omaha District intends to determine the extent of capable small business or other than small business firms that are engaged in providing the requirement described hereunder. The responses to this notice will be used for planning purposes for upcoming procurements. Therefore, this notice does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP), Quotation or Bid; it does not guarantee the future issue of an RFQ/RFP/IFB; nor does it commit the government to contract for any supply, service, or construction.  There is no solicitation currently available.

Further, this Agency will not accept unsolicited proposals. Respondents are advised that this Agency will not pay for any information or administrative cost incurred in response to this Notice. All costs associated with responding to this Notice will be solely at the responding party's expense. At this time, proprietary information is not being requested, and respondents shall refrain from providing proprietary information in response to this Sources Sought Notice.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

This upcoming solicitation will be executed using a design-bid-build (DBB) project delivery method, which will require the contractor to provide the Government with a complete facility and warranty based on the Request for Proposal (RFP).

This project will provide seven (7) new pre-engineered metal Environmental Protection Shelters (EPSs), approximately 20,000 SF each. This project is located directly adjacent to and required to coordinate with the FY25 East Alert Apron EPS project, with target award in FY25.

EPSs are sized to fit the B-2A “Spirit” aircraft with space to perform general aircraft maintenance.  The project also includes associated airfield and ground support equipment (GSE) paving.  Supporting facilities include two (2) maintenance kiosks, approximately 160 SF each, providing electrical and communication infrastructure to the EPSs.  Additional site features include blast deflectors, PL-3 boundary fencing and lighting, and an entry control point (ECP).  This project will include a space or spaces constructed to AFI 16-1404 requirements.

Facilities will be designed as permanent construction in accordance with the DoD Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) 1-200-01, General Building Requirements and UFC 1-200-02, High Performance and Sustainable Building Requirements. Each facility must be compatible with applicable DoD, Air Force, aircraft, and base design standards.  In addition, sustainable (green) construction materials and techniques shall be used where cost effective and/or where specified.  This project will comply with DoD antiterrorism/force protection requirements per unified facilities criteria.

Special construction and functional requirements: The project will be constructed on / near the existing Alert Apron at EAFB. As such, the project will be constructed adjacent to – and may be required to integrate with active airfield operations. It will also be constructed adjacent to other active B-21 facility construction sites. Demolition of existing facilities, utilities, and infrastructure – to include hazardous materials contaminated apron and soils may be required. New airfield apron will be designed in compliance with UFC 3-260-02 and will be constructed in compliance with UFGS 32 13 14.13.

Small Businesses are reminded under FAR 52.219-14(c) (1), Limitations on Subcontracting Services. At least 50 percent of the cost of contract performance incurred for personnel shall be expended for employees of the concern.  Prior Government contract work is not required for submitting a response to this Sources Sought synopsis.

(For Construction): Project Period of Performance: 800 calendar days from construction NTP.

RESPONSES:  Please respond to all information requested in this notice not later than 2:00 PM CST 19-MAR-2025. Please include the Sources Sought Notice Identification Number in the subject line of the email submission with Attention to: margarette.e.wolfe@usace.army.mil and courtesy copy brittany.c.gull@usace.army.mil.

REQUIRED INFORMATION TO BE SUBMITTED IN RESPONSE TO THIS NOTICE:

1. Company Name, address, phone number, point of contract, email, web address:

1. CAGE Code and Unique Entity Identifier (UEI):

1. North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS):

1. State whether your firm is classified by the Small Business Administration as any of the following:

Small Business

Small Disadvantaged Business

Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)

Section 8(a)

Women Owned Small Business (WOSB)

HUBZone

Historically black colleges and Universities/Minority Institutions

None of the above

1.  Is your company currently registered in System for Award Management (SAM)?

1. Has your company performed work for the federal government under a different name or UEI/DUNS #, or as a member of a Joint Venture (JV)?  If yes, provide an explanation:

CAPABILITIES AND SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

SUBMISSION DETAILS:

All interested, capable, qualified, and responsive contractorsunder NAICS code 236220 are encouraged to reply to this request. Interested PRIME CONTRACTORS ONLY should submit a narrative demonstrating their experience in construction projects of similar nature as described in the Project Description.  Responses are requested only from:  POTENTIAL PRIME CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTORS WITH COMPANY BONDING CAPABILITY (SINGLE JOB) OF AT LEAST $50M.  Narratives shall be no longer than 12 pages. Email responses are required.

Please include the following information in your response/narrative:

•Company name, address, and point of contact, with phone number and email address

•CAGE Code and DUNS/EID number

•Business size to include any official teaming arrangements as a partnership or joint venture

•Details of similar projects and state whether you were the Prime or Subcontractor

•Start and end dates of construction work

•Project references (including owner with phone number and email address)

•Project cost, term, and complexity of job

•Information on your bonding capability - SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFY CAPACITY OF PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS

In accordance with DFARS 236.204, the magnitude of this project is expected to range between $25M and $100M.

Details on similar projects with scope and complexity should identify experience with the following within the past 10 years:

•Construction of similar clear-span type covered storage or maintenance facility (large pre-engineered metal building systems, large vehicle storage, large bay facility, etc.)

•Construction of airfield paving in compliance with UFC 3-260-02 or associated Unified Federal Guide Specifications.

•Construction of facilities to the AFI 16-1404 or equivalent standards.

•Construction of facilities designed to resist vibroacoustic impacts associated with aircraft (or other) engine runup and taxiing.

•Construction of aircraft blast deflectors or equivalent feature.

•Construction of facilities on a DoD Military Installation.

•Construction of facilities on an active airfield flightline.

•Construction of facilities with shared access, laydown, and limits of work to adjacent projects awarded under separate contract.

Responses will be shared with Government personnel and the project management team on a need-to-know basis, but otherwise will be held in strict confidence.

COMMENTS:

Provide comments or identify any concerns your company has regarding the planned solicitation.  Note that the Government will not be responding to inquiries about the proposed solicitation at this time. Your responses and comments will be used by Government personnel to assess the viability and scope of the proposed solicitation and will be kept in strictest confidence. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.

ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD WILL BE SECOND QUARTER OF FISCAL YEAR 2026 (FY26).

Sources Sought Response Form

Ellsworth AFB B-21 West Alert Apron EPSs

Sources Sought Notice # W9128F25SM007

Anticipated Solicitation # W9128F25R0033

PURPOSE:  By way of this Sources Sought Notice, the USACE-Omaha District intends to determine the extent of capable small business or other than small business firms that are engaged in providing the requirement described hereunder. The responses to this notice will be used for planning purposes for upcoming procurements. Therefore, this notice does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP), Quotation or Bid; it does not guarantee the future issue of an RFQ/RFP/IFB; nor does it commit the government to contract for any supply, service, or construction.  There is no solicitation currently available.

Further, this Agency will not accept unsolicited proposals. Respondents are advised that this Agency will not pay for any information or administrative cost incurred in response to this Notice. All costs associated with responding to this Notice will be solely at the responding party's expense. At this time, proprietary information is not being requested, and respondents shall refrain from providing proprietary information in response to this Sources Sought Notice.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

This upcoming solicitation will be executed using a design-bid-build (DBB) project delivery method, which will require the contractor to provide the Government with a complete facility and warranty based on the Request for Proposal (RFP).

This project will provide seven (7) new pre-engineered metal Environmental Protection Shelters (EPSs), approximately 20,000 SF each. This project is located directly adjacent to and required to coordinate with the FY25 East Alert Apron EPS project, with target award in FY25.

EPSs are sized to fit the B-2A “Spirit” aircraft with space to perform general aircraft maintenance.  The project also includes associated airfield and ground support equipment (GSE) paving.  Supporting facilities include two (2) maintenance kiosks, approximately 160 SF each, providing electrical and communication infrastructure to the EPSs.  Additional site features include blast deflectors, PL-3 boundary fencing and lighting, and an entry control point (ECP).  This project will include a space or spaces constructed to AFI 16-1404 requirements.

Facilities will be designed as permanent construction in accordance with the DoD Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) 1-200-01, General Building Requirements and UFC 1-200-02, High Performance and Sustainable Building Requirements. Each facility must be compatible with applicable DoD, Air Force, aircraft, and base design standards.  In addition, sustainable (green) construction materials and techniques shall be used where cost effective and/or where specified.  This project will comply with DoD antiterrorism/force protection requirements per unified facilities criteria.

Special construction and functional requirements: The project will be constructed on / near the existing Alert Apron at EAFB. As such, the project will be constructed adjacent to – and may be required to integrate with active airfield operations. It will also be constructed adjacent to other active B-21 facility construction sites. Demolition of existing facilities, utilities, and infrastructure – to include hazardous materials contaminated apron and soils may be required. New airfield apron will be designed in compliance with UFC 3-260-02 and will be constructed in compliance with UFGS 32 13 14.13.

Small Businesses are reminded under FAR 52.219-14(c) (1), Limitations on Subcontracting Services. At least 50 percent of the cost of contract performance incurred for personnel shall be expended for employees of the concern.  Prior Government contract work is not required for submitting a response to this Sources Sought synopsis.

(For Construction): Project Period of Performance: 800 calendar days from construction NTP.

RESPONSES:  Please respond to all information requested in this notice not later than 2:00 PM CST 03-JAN-2025. Please include the Sources Sought Notice Identification Number in the subject line of the email submission with Attention to: james.r.willett@usace.army.mil and courtesy copy brittany.c.gull@usace.army.mil.

REQUIRED INFORMATION TO BE SUBMITTED IN RESPONSE TO THIS NOTICE:

1. Company Name, address, phone number, point of contract, email, web address:

1. CAGE Code and Unique Entity Identifier (UEI):

1. North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS):

1. State whether your firm is classified by the Small Business Administration as any of the following:

Small Business

Small Disadvantaged Business

Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)

Section 8(a)

Women Owned Small Business (WOSB)

HUBZone

Historically black colleges and Universities/Minority Institutions

None of the above

1.  Is your company currently registered in System for Award Management (SAM)?

1. Has your company performed work for the federal government under a different name or UEI/DUNS #, or as a member of a Joint Venture (JV)?  If yes, provide an explanation:

CAPABILITIES AND SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

SUBMISSION DETAILS:

All interested, capable, qualified, and responsive contractorsunder NAICS code 236220 are encouraged to reply to this request. Interested PRIME CONTRACTORS ONLY should submit a narrative demonstrating their experience in construction projects of similar nature as described in the Project Description.  Responses are requested only from:  POTENTIAL PRIME CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTORS WITH COMPANY BONDING CAPABILITY (SINGLE JOB) OF AT LEAST $50M.  Narratives shall be no longer than 12 pages. Email responses are required.

Please include the following information in your response/narrative:

•Company name, address, and point of contact, with phone number and email address

•CAGE Code and DUNS/EID number

•Business size to include any official teaming arrangements as a partnership or joint venture

•Details of similar projects and state whether you were the Prime or Subcontractor

•Start and end dates of construction work

•Project references (including owner with phone number and email address)

•Project cost, term, and complexity of job

•Information on your bonding capability - SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFY CAPACITY OF PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS

In accordance with DFARS 236.204, the magnitude of this project is expected to range between $25M and $100M.

Details on similar projects with scope and complexity should identify experience with the following within the past 10 years:

•Construction of similar clear-span type covered storage or maintenance facility (large pre-engineered metal building systems, large vehicle storage, large bay facility, etc.)

•Construction of airfield paving in compliance with UFC 3-260-02 or associated Unified Federal Guide Specifications.

•Construction of facilities to the AFI 16-1404 or equivalent standards.

•Construction of facilities designed to resist vibroacoustic impacts associated with aircraft (or other) engine runup and taxiing.

•Construction of aircraft blast deflectors or equivalent feature.

•Construction of facilities on a DoD Military Installation.

•Construction of facilities on an active airfield flightline.

•Construction of facilities with shared access, laydown, and limits of work to adjacent projects awarded under separate contract.

Responses will be shared with Government personnel and the project management team on a need-to-know basis, but otherwise will be held in strict confidence.

Project Labor Agreement:

Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) are currently required for large-scale construction projects, unless an exception is determined to apply to the project. Large-scale construction projects are defined as construction projects with estimated costs expected to exceed $35M. If an exception does not apply, a PLA will be required from all offerors with submission of their initial proposal. The PLA will be evaluated on an Acceptable/Unacceptable basis. Submitted PLAs will be reviewed for compliance with all statutes, regulations, Executive Orders, and agency/ contract requirements. Offerors are encouraged to review 22.504, General requirements for project labor agreements.

COMMENTS:

Provide comments or identify any concerns your company has regarding the planned solicitation.  Note that the Government will not be responding to inquiries about the proposed solicitation at this time. Your responses and comments will be used by Government personnel to assess the viability and scope of the proposed solicitation and will be kept in strictest confidence. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.

ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD WILL BE SECOND QUARTER OF FISCAL YEAR 2026 (FY26).