SAM #2026-003

Market Research for New Administrative Facility Lease in Amarillo, Texas

This opportunity is a market research request from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), via PanTeXas Deterrence, LLC (PXD), for a new administrative facility lease in Amarillo, Texas. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) - Management and Operating Contractor: PanTeXas Deterrence, LLC (PXD) - Project Scope: - Seeking qualified commercial developers for a modern, energy-efficient office facility - Facility must accommodate 425–450 personnel - Requirements include: - 105–115 hard-walled offices - 315–325 cubicles - VOIP telephones - Internal hardwired unclassified network - Building-wide public address system - WiFi communications - Eight conference rooms - Auditorium for 200–250 people - Breakroom, file/supply storage, printer/plotter zones, restrooms, IT/telecom rooms, mechanical/electrical/lobby spaces - Sufficient parking - Optional: Up to 100,000 sq ft warehouse with additional parking - Site Requirements: - Must be at least 17 miles from Pantex - Located within Amarillo, near commercial amenities - Security & Continuity: - Unclassified access control - Emergency operations continuity - Procurement Approach: - Phase 1: Design - Phase 2: Construction and lease execution - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the notice - Unique Requirements: - Facility must be owned and leased by the developer - Long-term operating lease - Energy efficiency and modern communications infrastructure - Emergency operations continuity and access control

Description

Pantex Amarillo Campus (PAC) 2.0

Sources Sought Notice

PanTeXas Deterrence, LLC (PXD), the Management and Operating (M&O) Contractor for the U.S. Department of Energy / National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA), is conducting market research to identify qualified commercial developers interested in providing a new administrative facility in Amarillo, Texas under a long-term operating lease.

This Sources Sought Notice is not a Request for Proposal (RFP) and does not obligate PXD or the Government. No reimbursement will be provided for responses.

1. Background

The Pantex Plant, located northeast of Amarillo, Texas, is a production agency within the Nuclear Security Enterprise (NSE) managed for NNSA by PXD. Due to ongoing workforce growth and mission expansion, a Pantex-specific office space facility is necessary to support mission execution, address workforce expansion, and align with long term site planning goals.

2. Purpose of This Notice

PXD seeks market feedback from qualified firms capable of:

Office facility design; Development and acquisition of a siting and land acquisition strategy; Financing, construction, and ownership of the office facility; Leasing of the proposed facility; and Operations/maintenance support.

The project will use a phased procurement approach: Phase 1 for design and Phase 2 for construction and lease execution.

3. Preliminary Facility Requirements

PXD anticipates a modern, energy efficient facility sized to support 425–450 personnel, with the following components:

Workspace

105–115 hard walled offices, minimum 100 sq ft each 315–325 cubicles, minimum 48 sq ft each VOIP telephones, internal hardwired unclassified network, building-wide public address system, building-wide WiFi Communications

Meeting & Collaboration Space

Eight conference rooms (large/mid/small mix)

Auditorium for 200–250 personnel

Support Areas

Efficient breakroom space File and supply storage Printer/plotter zones Restrooms, lactation room IT/telecom rooms

Mechanical, electrical, lobby, and other building support spaces

Parking

Sufficient parking for 425-450 personnel

Optional Elements

Up to a 100,000 sq ft warehouse with additional parking

4. Site Considerations

Site must be at least 17 miles from Pantex and located within Amarillo near restaurant options and other commercial businesses. Interested parties should be capable of siting exploration and recommendation.

5. Security & Emergency Operations

Unclassified access control and emergency operations continuity required.

6. Requested Information

Respondents should provide: company qualifications, summary of firm capabilities, past comparable projects and performance, secure facility and federal experience via the attached questionnaire.

7. Disclaimers

This is not an RFP, and no reimbursement will be provided. Do not submit classified information.

8. Point of Contact

PXD is seeking only firms that would be interested in leasing a facility/office space to PXD under an operating lease approved by NNSA.  If interested, please respond via email to Brian Haggard, Subcontract Administrator by September 14th, 2026.

Email:  brian.haggard@pantex.doe.gov

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