SAM #FA8903-26-OT002

Design & Planning for NextGen Military Working Dog Kennels at JBSA (MACH1 Program)

This opportunity from the U.S. Air Force's 772nd Enterprise Sourcing Squadron (772 ESS), in partnership with the Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC), seeks industry partners for the design and planning of NextGen Military Working Dog Kennels at Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) Lackland AFB and Chapman Annex. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Air Force - 772nd Enterprise Sourcing Squadron (772 ESS) - Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC) - Scope of Work: - Design and planning (LOE 1) for kennel facilities to house 850 military working dogs - Includes kennel spaces, training areas, and support facilities - Requires integrated systems planning (HVAC, acoustics, sanitation) - Must use non-traditional construction methods (ETF no longer mandatory) - Must comply with animal welfare and DoD standards - Deliverables include a comprehensive design package, firm GMP, schedule, and risk mitigation strategy - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the notice - Products/Services Requested: - Service: Design & Planning for Military Working Dog Kennel Facilities - No specific products, part numbers, or quantities listed - Unique Requirements: - Non-traditional construction methods are encouraged - Focus on innovative, agile facility design - Compliance with animal welfare and DoD standards is mandatory - Project is part of the MACH1 umbrella program for modernized construction - Future Opportunities: - Physical construction phase (LOE 2) will follow design & planning - Additional project details and AOIs will be posted separately

Description

Amendment 1 (24 Aug 26) Updates: "Presolicitation"

This MACH1_AOI opportunity is updated with the following changes: 

1. Previous Versions published as a "Special Notice" (Posting Type) were deleted & replaced with this "Presolicitation" posting

2. "Related Notice" block now reflects the associated MACH1_Parent Notice [FA8903-OT-MACH1]

3. Attached PDF was edited to remove Engineered Tensile Fabric Structures (ETF) as a mandatory material and allows for non-traditional construction methods.  The submission deadline has been extended. 

See updated Attachment PDF: MACH1_AOI_FA890326OT002_MWDK_Amend_1_24 Aug 26

Original AOI Posting (11 Aug 2026) "Special Notice"

This Area of Interest (AOI) is published under the Modernized Agile Construction Horizons (MACH1) Umbrella Program Notice. All submissions must adhere to the procedures and guidelines outlined in the parent MACH1 framework document unless otherwise tailored herein. Any resulting agreement will be an Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) executed under the statutory authority of 10 U.S.C. § 2808a. The 772nd Enterprise Sourcing Squadron (772 ESS), in coordination with the Air Force Civil Engineer Cetner (AFCEC), is seeking an innovative commercial partner to execute this project in two distinct Lines of Effort (LOE); Design & Planning (LOE 1), Physical Construction (LOE 2) for the scope defined as follows. The Government intends to upgrade both the Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) - Lackland West facilities and the Chapman Training Annex, beginning with the Chapman Annex. The total 341st Training Squadron requirement is to house and train 850 dogs across two sites to support the Defense Military Working Dog (MWD) Kennel Program. This AOI seeks an innovative partner to rapidly develop a comprehensive, site-specific, and constructible design package using non-traditional construction approach built on Engineered Tensile Facilities (ETF) as the baseline structure. This initial Line of Effort (LOE 1) Design & Planning: will focus exclusively on delivering a mature design and a firm, executable plan for the full construction effort.The primary goal of LOE 1 is to produce a detailed, site-specific plan that enables a rapid and predictable approach for LOE 2: Physical Construction.

See attachment PDF: MACH1_AOI_FA890326OT002_MWDK_10 Aug 26

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