SAM #W9126G27R1CK3

Industry Feedback Sought for Construction of B21 Flight Simulator Facility at Dyess AFB, Texas

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Fort Worth District, is seeking industry input for the planned construction of a Flight Simulator Facility at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Air Force (project sponsor) - U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Fort Worth District (procurement office) - Project Scope: - Construction of a permanent, single-story, 33,436 square foot B21 Flight Simulator Facility - Includes three high-bay spaces for flight simulator training devices - Secure spaces built to ICD 705 standards, requiring construction security surveillance - Specialized drilled pier concrete foundation system - 344-ton HVAC capacity, ducted communications, utilities, roadways, sidewalks, and parking - Associated site infrastructure and paving - Delivery Methods: - Design-Bid-Build, Progressive Design-Build, Construction Management at Risk, Design-Build to Budget - Potential use of an Other Transaction Agreement for accelerated delivery and collaboration - Notable Requirements: - Facility must support the B-21 beddown program - Secure space construction to ICD 705 standards - Construction security surveillance required - Estimated Construction Cost Limitation: - $57,268,000 - Period of Performance: - 900 calendar days from Notice to Proceed - Beneficial Occupancy Date required by contract schedule - No specific OEMs, vendors, products, or part numbers are listed in the notice or attachments.

Description

SUBJECT: Sources Sought Notice/RFI – Flight Simulator 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

This project will construct a single-story, approximately 33,436 gross square foot Flight Simulator Facility at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, to support the B-21 beddown program, with an estimated Construction Cost Limitation (CCL) of $57,268,000. The facility will feature a steel-frame structure with a metal roof, brick veneer, insulated metal exterior panels, and a drilled concrete pier foundation system designed for local expansive soil conditions. Core functional requirements include three high-bay spaces housing three flight simulator training devices, substantial secure space constructed in compliance with Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 705 standards with construction security surveillance, a 344-ton HVAC capacity, ducted communications, utilities, and associated site infrastructure and paving.

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/wn8ykeFjuB 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: Christopher R. Preston, II, Christopher.r.preston@usace.army.mil,  (817) 940-2482 Additional Links:Online Feedback Form (Please review Project Information Packet First)

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