Repair Electrical Distribution System Switchgear Stations & Addition of Redundancy Cable Use of Progressive Design Build (PDB) with Other Transaction Authority (OTA)

The 11th Contracting Squadron (11 CONS), District of Washington, is seeking industry input through a Request for Information on design-build repair and replacement of electrical switching stations B18 and B168 at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, District of Columbia, with responses due November 30, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern. The RFI is market research only, not a solicitation, and participation is voluntary. No set-asides are identified.

The Government is evaluating Progressive Design-Build delivery under an Other Transaction Agreement, citing 10 U.S.C. 2808a. Required work includes replacing legacy switchgear with FR3 fluid air-insulated switchgear, establishing a high-voltage electrical redundancy cable connection, and performing dedicated HVAC installation, high-efficiency LED lighting, foundation repairs, waterproofing, and motorized access doors. The project also includes smart-grid wireless SCADA and telemetry systems. Technical compliance requires UFC 3-550-01 and UFC 1-200-02. Primary deliverables are 100% executable design packages, specifications, and implementation schedules.

The NAICS code is 238210, with a $19.0 million small business standard listed for market research only, since Other Transaction Authority is not subject to FAR-based small business rules. The RFI asks for feedback on OTA experience, Progressive Design-Build methods, bonding capabilities, alternative acquisition strategies, and risk-sharing terms. Interested firms must answer 17 questions submitted to designated Government contacts, and firms are encouraged to register on the SAM.gov Interested Vendors List for updates. All feedback will be handled as public market research, and the Government is not obligated to award any agreement.