Weapons Generation Facility, Dyess AFB OT Feasibility & Business Feedback
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- W9126G27R1APS
- Agency
-
ENDIST Fort Worth
US Army Corps of Engineers, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 236220 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
- Place of performance
- Dyess AFB, Texas, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District, is conducting a sources sought notice and market research to gauge industry interest and capability for construction of a Weapons Generation Facility at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, with responses due by October 2, 2026. This procurement will proceed under Other Transaction Authority (10 U.S.C. 2808a), not the FAR. No set-aside is anticipated.
The project entails constructing a hardened facility complex totaling approximately 77,000 square feet to support Air Force Global Strike Command operations, including a Special Weapons Maintenance Shop, Entry Control Facility, Alert Fire Team Facility, Fire Pump Building, Diesel Generator Building, and Remote Tracking and Engagement System towers. Specialized infrastructure includes six 5-ton overhead bridge cranes (five nuclear-certifiable), emergency power generation, physical security fencing, and foundation systems engineered for local expansive soils. Performance occurs at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas.
The project budget is $246.78 million (target fixed) with total programmed funding of $286.593 million, incrementally funded beginning in FY 2028. Solicitation release is anticipated in September 2027, with contract award targeted for April 2028 and beneficial occupancy by June 2032. The period of performance is 1,275 calendar days from Notice to Proceed.
The design is currently at 65% completion. The Air Force is retaining Black & Veatch as Designer of Record through construction completion; the selected contractor must integrate and collaborate with this pre-selected firm. The government is evaluating three delivery models: Progressive Design-Build, Design-Build to Budget, and Construction Management at Risk. Key performance requirements include nuclear design certification per AFMAN 91-118 and 91-119, DoD explosives and physical security compliance, and antiterrorism and cybersecurity standards per UFC 4-010-02 and UFC 4-010-06. The site must accommodate active base operations involving B-1B and C-130J aircraft (9,000+ annual sorties). Interested parties should register on ProjNet using Agency "USACE," Key "57MKF5-2BM56H," and Solicitation Number "W9126G27R1APS" to submit inquiries.
Notice text
SUBJECT: Sources Sought Notice/RFI – Weapons Generation Facility, Dyess AFB
DISCLAIMER: This Sources Sought (SS) is for planning and market research purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Proposals (RFP) or an Invitation for Bids (IFB). This notice is issued under the authority of 10 U.S.C. § 2808a (Other Transaction Authority for Construction and Repair) and is not subject to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). No solicitation is available at this time. The Government will not pay for any information submitted in response to this notice.
PURPOSE: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Fort Worth District, is conducting active public market intelligence to gauge industry interest, capacity, and capability from commercial construction firms, design-builders, and Non-Traditional Defense Contractors (NDCs). The intent is to gather critical feedback regarding advanced commercial construction methodologies, project delivery risks, and acquisition preferences to support our upcoming project delivery selection.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The planned procurement will construct a secure Weapons Generation Facility (WGF) complex at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, supporting an Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGBSC) mission. The project entails constructing a complex of multiple hardened facilities within a protective zone, totaling approximately 77,000 SF. Key elements include the following:
- Primary Facilities: Special Weapons Maintenance Shop, Entry Control Facility, Alert Fire Team Facility, Fire Pump Building, Diesel Generator Building, Remote Tracking and Engagement System (RTES) Towers.
- Specialized Infrastructure: Six 5-ton overhead bridge cranes (five nuclear-certifiable), emergency power generation, physical security fencing, and foundation systems engineered to accommodate local expansive soils.
- Design & Delivery Parameters: The design is currently at 65% completion (Code 6). The Air Force intends to retain the current Designer of Record (DoR) through project completion, requiring direct collaboration with the retained DoR.
- Budget & Schedule: The Target Construction Cost (TCC) is $246,820,000, with incremental funding beginning in FY28. Construction Completion Date (CCD) is targeted for December 2031, with Beneficial Occupancy (BOD) targeted for June 2032.
INSTRUCTIONS TO INDUSTRY
- Review Attached Project Information Packet (PIP):
Interested firms are directed to review the attached document. This packet provides comprehensive project requirements, constraints, and the complete questionnaire reference. - Submit Responses via Microsoft Forms:
To streamline the collection and analysis of industry feedback, responses to the market research questionnaire must be submitted electronically via the following link:
Online Feedback Form: https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/RNedjtbkkn - Response Due Date:
All electronic responses must be submitted via the online form no later than October 2, 2026, at 2:00 PM Central Time (CT).
POINTS OF CONTACT
Contract Specialist: Patricia Dickson, patricia.l.dickson@usace.army.mil, (817) 886-1095
Contracting Officer: Nicholas Johnston, nicholas.i.johnston@usace.army.mil, (817) 886-1006
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Project Information Packet -Dyess Weapons Generation Facility.docx | DOCX document |
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