REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) / MARKET INTELLIGENCE NOTICE
This is a Request for Information (RFI) for market intelligence and for informational purposes only. This announcement does not constitute a Solicitation or a Request for Proposal (RFP), and no solicitation is currently available. Participation in this RFI is strictly voluntary. The Government will not be obligated to award any agreement or contract because of this RFI, nor will it reimburse respondents for any costs associated with the preparation or submission of information. Submitting a response will not affect a firm’s ability to submit a proposal should formal solicitation be issued in the future.
NAICS Code: 236220 – Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
(Note: While Other Transaction Authority is not subject to FAR-based small business regulations, this NAICS code is provided for market research to help the Government understand the size and demographics of the interested industrial base.)
Small Business Size Standard: $45 Million
PROJECT OVERVIEW
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Louisville District, has a requirement for the design and construction of a project to repair, restore, and modernize Building 410 – the General Stilwell Army Reserve Center (ARC) – a failing two-story, 144,360 SF Command and Control / training facility, along with Non-Organizational (POV) parking and supporting utilities, located at Fort Hood, Texas. The scope of work consists of furnishing all necessary design services, equipment, materials, labor, construction management, supervision, quality control, and supplies to deliver a fully functional, code-compliant, and modernized facility that extends the economic life of the building by 25 years and enables mission readiness for the assigned Army Reserve units.
Building 410 was constructed in November 1985 and provides mission-essential functional areas in support of six Legal Detachments, a Training Brigade, Transportation Company, Civil Affairs Brigade, Human Resources Company Headquarters, a Public Affairs Detachment, and the Reserve Personnel Action Center. The mechanical, plumbing, and electrical systems are beyond their serviceable life. A technical assessment has confirmed widespread facility deterioration.
Key facility deficiencies include:
SCOPE: The project repairs and restores Building 410 by addressing widespread facility deterioration and returning the structure to a fully functional, code-compliant training facility. Work includes comprehensive repairs to failing electrical, plumbing, and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, along with full rehabilitation of the building envelope, including roof replacement. The facility will be brought up to Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards. The project will demolish and abate all failing components and hazardous materials. Asbestos, mold, lead-based paint, biohazard, or other hazardous materials will be handled, stored, and disposed of in accordance with current laws and regulations. Supporting work includes Non-Organizational Vehicle Parking and Supporting Utilities improvements.
Other methods of meeting this requirement were analyzed, including building demolition and new construction; however, these were deemed unviable due to the cost of repair versus the cost of demolition and new construction. The repair of this facility is more cost effective than replacement.
Estimated Acquisition Magnitude: $90,000,000
PRIMARY ACQUISITION STRATEGY UNDER EVALUATION: Progressive Design Build (PDB) via Other Transaction Authority (OTA).
The Louisville District is evaluating a Progressive Design Build (PDB) strategy utilizing an Other Transaction (OT) Agreement under the authority of 10 U.S.C. § 2808a. This authority is intended for military construction projects that involve testing and experimentation associated with new and emergent construction technologies to achieve potential benefits such as enhanced mission resilience, improved installation support, or cost and schedule reduction.
The PDB Course of Action (10 U.S.C. § 2808a):
This path allows USACE to execute a construction project where the Construction Firm is brought in during the design. The Louisville District anticipates onboarding the collaborative partner at an appropriate design maturity to maximize value.
Phase 1 (Design & Pre-Construction): The Government and the OT Awardee will work collaboratively to advance the design, perform constructability reviews, conduct open-book cost estimating, and mitigate project risks.
Phase 2 (Construction): Upon reaching an agreed-upon level of design (e.g., 60% to 90%), the Awardee will propose a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP). If the GMP is accepted, the Government will exercise Phase 2 for construction execution. If a GMP cannot be agreed upon, the Government retains an "off-ramp" to complete the design and construct the facility via alternative methods.
Therefore, the Government is utilizing this RFI to assess industry capability, interest, and the advantages of utilizing PDB utilizing an OT Agreement under the authority of 10 U.S.C. § 2808a.
INFORMATION REQUESTED
Interested parties are requested to respond to the following questions to help shape the final acquisition strategy. Responses shall be made using the link or QR code in the attachment:
Company Profile:
Other Transaction Authority (OTA) & Collaborative Delivery Experience:
Q10. OTA Experience: Describe your firm's previous experience (if any) executing projects utilizing OTA.
Q11. Collaborative Delivery Experience: Describe your experience executing Construction Management at Risk (CM@Risk), Progressive Design Build (PDB), Integrated Design and Construction (IDAC), Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) or other highly collaborative delivery methods.
Fort Hood Building 410 Repair & Modernization:
Q12. Describe your experience/expertise with large-scale repair, renovation, and modernization of military, federal, or institutional buildings—particularly multi-story administrative, training, or command-and-control facilities. Include experience with hazardous material abatement (asbestos, lead-based paint), major mechanical/electrical/plumbing systems replacement, building envelope and roof rehabilitation, ADA upgrades, fire/life safety improvements, and telecommunications infrastructure modernization to current UFC/ARNEC standards.
Q13. What are the greatest supply chain, scheduling, technical, and/or operational risks you foresee on a project of this type at Fort Hood, Texas (including potential constraints of an occupied or partially occupied facility, swing space coordination, mission continuity for Army Reserve units, or Texas climate/weather impacts), and how could the PDB delivery method help mitigate those risks?
Feedback on the Acquisition Strategy & Alternatives:
Q14. What project characteristics make PDB particularly advantageous or disadvantageous for this requirement?
Q15. Does the proposed PDB-OTA strategy incentivize your firm to participate? Why or why not?
Q16. Are there alternative acquisition strategies, phasing approaches, or commercial practices the Government has not considered that would yield a better facility, faster delivery, or lower cost?
Q17. Differentiating Evaluation Criteria: To differentiate high-performing collaborative design builders from traditional low-bid general contractors, what evaluation criteria (e.g., past collaborative-delivery experience, technical approach, key personnel/superintendent experience, trade-partner/subcontractor open-book engagement strategy, or proposed General Conditions fees) should carry the greatest weight in the Government's evaluation?
Bonding Capability:
Q18. Project Bonding Capacity: Specify your maximum bonding (Single and Aggregate) as a Sole Prime Contractor and/or as a Joint Venture.
SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
Submission Requirement: The only authorized transmission method of responses is via filling out the survey form. No other transmission method will be accepted. Please limit your capability statement to the space provided within the form. The Market Intelligence Response Form can be accessed at:
https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/rU5Rsi9Qmg or via the QR Code provided in the attachment.
Please submit your responses by 20 November 2026 at 1000 Eastern Time.
The questionnaire is the Government's primary mechanism for obtaining detailed market intelligence and addresses industry capability, experience, technical capabilities, construction considerations, and recommended OTA and commercial practices.
The Government welcomes candid industry feedback and recommendations regarding commercial practices, agreement terms, project phasing, risk sharing, governance, pricing approaches, and other considerations that could improve successful execution of this project under 10 U.S.C. § 2808a.
Interested firms are encouraged to add themselves to the Interested Vendors List associated with this announcement on SAM.gov to receive future updates.
Note: Do not submit proprietary trade secrets, protected technologies, or classified information in your response. All feedback received will be handled as public market research to shape the Government's final acquisition approach.