B-21 Utilities & Site Improvements, Communications and Electric Infrastructure, Dyess Air Force Base, Texas

The purpose of this notice is to refresh the market research previously conducted under Notice ID PANSWD25P0000000232. 

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE For

B-21 Utilities & Site Improvements, Communications & Electric Infrastructure at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas

This is a SOURCES SOUGHT notice; a market survey, for information only, to be used for preliminary planning purposes. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION FOR PROPOSALS AND NO CONTRACT WILL BE AWARDED FROM THIS NOTICE. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information or industry response to this notice or any follow up information requests. Not responding to this notice does not preclude participation in any future procurement. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized in the Government-Wide Point of Entry (GPE). It is the responsibility of potential offerors to monitor the GPE for additional information pertaining to this requirement. Responses to the sources sought will be utilized with other market research methods to establish the planned acquisition strategy. The planned acquisition strategy will be posted as a change to this synopsis, as required by regulation.

The purpose of this notice is to gain knowledge of interest, capabilities and qualifications of industry, to include the Small Business Community: Small Business, Section 8(a), Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUB-Zone), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), or Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB). All are highly encouraged to respond to solidify the acquisition strategy.

The acquisition strategy will be determined based on responses received from this notice and/or other market research methods.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Fort Worth District has been tasked to solicit for and award a firm fixed-price, Design-Bid-Build construction project for Utilities & Site Improvements (U&SI) Communications and Electrical Infrastructure for B-21 Beddown at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas.

The Government is seeking experienced firms for the following scope of work:

This project adds electrical distribution infrastructure and fiber optic communications infrastructure to the existing base networks, supporting multiple new projects associated with the bed-down of the B-21 weapons system at Dyess Air Force Base. The communications component of this project includes the addition of single mode fiber optic cable in underground concrete encased duct, together with telephone system expansion. The electrical distribution component includes power cabling, also in underground concrete encased duct, as well as pole mounted power conductors and all associated transformers & equipment. Primary Underground Distribution includes new switchgear, cabling, duct banks, manholes & other associated appurtenances.

Facilities to be designed as permanent construction in accordance with Department of Defense Unified Facilities Criteria 1-200-01, General Building Requirements. This project will comply with Department of Defense antiterrorism/force protection requirements per Unified Facility Criteria 4-010-01, Department of Defense Minimum Antiterrorism Standards for Buildings, and Unified Facility Criteria 4-010-06, Cybersecurity of Facility-Related Control Systems.

The Target Price Estimate is between $27,000,000 and $34,000,000.

Estimated duration of the project is 600 days. NOTE: The project duration in the actual solicitation could be increased or decreased.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 237130 which has a small business size standard of $45,000,000.

The Product Service Code is Y1NZ—Construction of Other Utilities.

Should this action be set-aside for small business, firms are reminded of the requirements under RFO 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting. Firms will not pay more than 85% of the amount paid by the Government to the prime’s subcontractors that are not similarly situated. Any work that a similarly situated entity further subcontracts will count toward the 85% subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. Cost of materials are excluded and not considered to be subcontracted.

Should this action be solicited as Full and Open Competition, a Small Business Participation Proposal will be identified as an evaluation factor in the solicitation. Large Business(es) must comply with RFO 52.219-9 by submitting an acceptable Small Business Subcontracting Plan.

Prior Government contract work is not required for submitting a response to this notice. However, respondents are reminded that all construction performance must follow the USACE Safety and Health Requirements Manual (EM 385-1-1), and must also comply with all Federal, State, and local laws, ordinances, codes and/or regulations.

Anticipated solicitation issuance is early December 2026, and the estimated proposal due date will be late January 2026. The official notice citing the solicitation number will be issued via the GPE and firms are to register electronically to receive a copy of the solicitation when it is issued.

Please review these questions in advance. You will input your answers directly into the online form linked below.

1. Firm’s name, address, point of contact, phone number, Unique Entity Identifier and e-mail address.

2. Firm’s Business Size – LB, SB, 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or WOSB.

3. Will the firm submit a response as a Joint Venture or other arrangement?

• If YES, provide specific type: Joint Venture, Mentor-Protégé, Teaming Arrangement, or Other

4. Firm’s Bonding Capacity (construction bonding level per contract and aggregate construction bonding level, both expressed in dollars).

5. Firm’s interest in bidding on the solicitation when it is issued.

6. Please briefly describe your organization’s current status regarding the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) process. This includes, but is not limited to, whether you are actively working towards certification at a specific level or have already achieved CMMC Certification. If certified, please indicate the achieved level.

7. Firm’s experience to perform the magnitude and complexity outlined in the Scope of Work above by providing:

• Brief description of the project, customer name, and dollar value of the project – provide at least 3 examples.

8. Planned Source Selection Method:

The Government is planning to utilize the Highest Technically Rated Offeror (HTRO) with a Fair and Reasonable Price source selection approach for this requirement. Under this methodology, proposals will be evaluated to determine the highest technically rated offeror, and award will be made to the offeror who represents the highest technically rated proposal if the price is fair and reasonable. No tradeoffs between technical and price will be conducted.

Please provide any general feedback, comments, or recommendations regarding the planned use of the HTRO methodology for this project. Are there any risks, advantages, or industry-standard practices the Government should consider when implementing this approach for this specific scope of work?

9. Planned Evaluation Factors:

The Government anticipates evaluating the following factors to determine the ratings under the HTRO framework:
 

• Factor 1: Past Performance

• Factor 2 Technical Approach, which is planned to include the following elements, subject to a 30-page limit(excluding tables, illustrations, and drawings):
  
  • Project Schedule: Detailed narrative and graphic schedules detailing major features of work, activity durations, milestones, sequencing, and float, based on an assumed Notice to Proceed (NTP) date.
  • Disruption Mitigation: Strategies for managing Dyess AFB logistical constraints, mitigating disruption to active flightline/base operations, and minimizing schedule and cost growth.
  • Project Execution Plan: Comprehensive work plan covering site mobilization/demobilization, subcontractor management, safety compliance, environmental measures, and physical/information security.
  • Methodology & Innovation: Specific techniques, tools, frameworks, and innovative or value-added solutions that enhance project efficiency, safety, and quality.
  • Key Personnel: Identification, qualifications, relevant experience, roles, responsibilities, and team organizational/reporting structure for key personnel.
  • Risk Management: Proactive risk mitigation plan identifying construction-related risks (internal and external, including supply chain and weather).
  • Quality Control: Procedures complying with Section 01 45 00, including internal measures exceeding base requirements, inspection protocols, and testing methods.
  • Communication Plan: Protocols for interacting with the Government, progress update frequency, stakeholder coordination, and issue escalation procedures.

Please provide any feedback, comments, or recommendations on these proposed evaluation factors and technical elements. 

10. While the Government’s current working estimate for the project is below the $35M threshold, there is a possibility that final proposals or updated estimates may exceed it. If the final contract cost is determined to be $35M or more a PLA mandate will apply unless the Government obtains an approved waiver. To ensure the Government has the necessary market data to make an informed acquisition decision, and to determine if a waiver is appropriate, please provide responses to the following PLA-related questions:

1. Do you have knowledge that a PLA has been used in the local area on projects of this kind? If so, please provide supporting documentation.
2. Are you aware of skilled labor shortages in the area for those crafts that will be needed to complete the referenced project? If so, please elaborate and provide supporting documentation where possible.
3. Are you aware of time sensitive issues/scheduling requirements that would affect the rate at which the referenced project should be completed? If so, please elaborate and provide supporting documentation where possible. 
4. Identify specific reasons why or how you believe a PLA would advance the Federal Government’s interest in achieving economy and efficiency in Federal procurement. 
5. Identify specific reasons why you do not believe a PLA would advance the Federal Government’s interest in achieving economy and efficiency in Federal procurement. 
6. Identify any additional information you believe the Government should take into consideration regarding the use of a PLA on the referenced project. 
7. Does your company intend to bid/propose on this project if a PLA requirement is included in the solicitation? Does your company intend to bid/propose on this project if a PLA requirement is not included in the solicitation? 
8. What are the likely cost impacts, if any, to your bid/proposal price if a PLA requirement is included in the solicitation? Please provide as much detail as possible regarding any anticipated cost impacts (positive or negative) of the inclusion of a PLA requirement, including any information you can provide about the magnitude of the anticipated impact.

This announcement and all information will be issued via the Government Point of Entry, and Offerors must be active in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for award of Government contracts, including documenting Sec. 889 Compliance in SAM that includes DFARS 252.204-7016 and DFARS 252.204-25. Contracting will verify the 889(a) and (b) compliance.

The Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) is the Department of Defense, single, authorized application to retrieve supplier performance information. SPRS is a web-enabled enterprise application that gathers, processes, and displays data about the performance of suppliers and must be completed prior to an award in accordance with DFARS 204.7303(b)(1), DFARS 204.7304(e), DFARS 252.204-7020, DoDI 5000.79. Review NIST SP 800-171 for further information.

Instructions for Submission

How to Respond:

Step 1: Complete the Online Form https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/vzJMRa0w28 (Linked below)

Step 2: Email your firm’s experience to the Contract Specialist, patricia.l.dickson@usace.army.mil and the Contracting Officer, Christopher.r.preston@usace.army.mil.

Completing both steps ensures your company’s capabilities and feedback are fully captured in our market analysis.

Requested Response Date:

Please respond by 14 October 2026 by 2:00 PM CT. Submissions received after this date are still highly valued and will be reviewed to the maximum extent practicable as we finalize our market research.