SAM #W9126G27R1APS

Industry Feedback Sought for Construction of Weapons Generation Facility at Dyess AFB, Texas

The Department of the Air Force, Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC), through the Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC), is seeking industry feedback for the construction of a secure Weapons Generation Facility (WGF) at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. - Project Overview: - Construction of a hardened WGF complex totaling over 77,000 square feet - Facilities include: - Special Weapons Maintenance Shop (61,290 SF) with six 5-ton overhead bridge cranes (five nuclear-certifiable) - Alert Fire Team Facility (5,500 SF) - Entry Control Facility (7,000 SF) - Diesel Generator Building (1,600 SF) with 1,250 KW emergency generator - Fire Pump Building (3,200 SF) - Six Remote Tracking and Engagement System (RTES) Towers (1,100 SF total) - 1,900 linear feet of interior high-security fencing - Unique Requirements: - Overhead bridge cranes must be nuclear-certifiable - Emergency power generation for mission-critical operations - Specialized RTES towers with armor-piercing bullet-resistant doors - Foundation systems engineered for expansive soils - Collaboration required with the pre-selected Designer of Record, Black & Veatch - Innovative delivery models encouraged (e.g., Progressive Design-Build, Design-Build to Budget, Construction Management at Risk) - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the notice - Estimated construction cost limitation: $246,820,000 - Industry is asked to review the Project Information Packet and submit feedback electronically

Description

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 Additional Links:Online Feedback Form (Please review Project Information Packet First)

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