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Construction of Small Arms Ammunition Magazine, Blue Grass Army Depot, Richmond, Kentucky
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District is seeking a design-build contractor for the new construction of a 170,000 square foot Small Arms Ammunition Magazine and Munitions Surveillance Workshop at Blue Grass Army Depot in Richmond, Kentucky. The project includes comprehensive facilities such as loading docks, ramps, lightning protection, cybersecurity measures, Energy Monitoring Control Systems, utilities (water, sewer, gas, electric), site lighting, parking, access roads, paving, sidewalks, storm drainage, and information systems, all designed for a minimum 40-year lifespan in accordance with DoD Unified Facilities Criteria. The facility will incorporate sustainability and energy efficiency measures, with heating provided by a self-contained system and full ADA accessibility. The contract is a Firm-Fixed-Price award under NAICS code 236220, with an estimated value ceiling of $74,000,000 and a performance period of 1,000 calendar days from the notice to proceed. This is a full and open competition using a two-phase best value tradeoff selection process where technical merit and price are evaluated separately with equal weighting, prioritizing past performance and a technically sound design-build approach. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment in two volumes: Volume I containing the design narrative, management plan, and small business participation plan, and Volume II with administrative documents including SF 1442 and bonding evidence. Offerors must maintain an active SAM registration, provide a Unique Entity ID and CAGE code, and comply with extensive security requirements including Personal Identity Verification, Level 1 OPSEC training, DFARS 252.204-7012 for safeguarding defense information, and FAR 52.240-93 for information systems protection. Key personnel requirements mandate on-site presence of a certified Site Safety and Health Officer and a qualified CQC System Manager with specific experience thresholds, both with fully qualified alternates. Contractors must use E-Verify, comply with USACE EM 385-1-1 safety standards, and provide detailed training programs for facility occupants prior to occupancy. All submittals must adhere to UFGS and UFC specifications, inspections will occur at both origin and destination locations including the Corps of Engineers lab in Vicksburg, MS, and final acceptance takes place on-site. The solicitation includes multiple options for additional work items, and compliance with clauses addressing subcontracting, payment to small businesses, bankruptcy, termination for convenience
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Richmond, KY, 40475, USASet-Aside
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Submission Closed
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07MAY2026: Amendment 0001 has been posted, see attached documentation. Three (3) redacted J&As are also being posted.
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DESCRIPTION: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Louisville District has issued Request for Proposal (RFP) Solicitation W912QR-26-R-A049 for the Design-Build (D/B) new Construction of Small Arms Ammunition Magazine (SAAM), Blue Grass Army Depot (BGAD), Richmond, Kentucky. The project includes the following scope: construction of a 170,000 SF Ammunition Storehouse for Small Arms Ammunition and a Munitions Surveillance Workshop and to accommodate required egress components. The facility includes loading docks, ramps, lightning protection system, and cybersecurity measures, and Energy Monitoring Control Systems (EMCS) connection. Sustainability and energy enhancement measures are included. Supporting facilities include utilities (water, sewer, gas), electric service, site lighting, organizational parking, access roads, paving, sidewalks, storm drainage, information systems, and site improvements. Heating will be provided by a self-contained system. Comprehensive building and furnishings related to interior design services are required. Access for individuals with disabilities will be provided. Facilities will be designed to a minimum life span of 40 years in accordance with DoD's Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC 1-200-02) including energy efficiencies, building envelope and integrated building systems performance.
The Contract Duration is one thousand (1000) calendar days from Contract Notice to Proceed.
TYPE OF CONTRACT AND NAICS: This RFP is for one (1) Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract. The North American Industrial Classification System Code (NAICS) for this effort is 236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction.
TYPE OF SET-ASIDE: This acquisition will be a Full & Open competitive procurement.
SELECTION PROCESS: The proposals will be evaluated using a Two-Phase Best Value Tradeoff Source Selection process.
CONSTRUCTION MAGNITUDE: The magnitude of this construction project is anticipated to be between $25,000,000 and $100,000,000 in accordance with DFARS 236.204(ii).
SOLICITATION WEBSITE: The official solicitation, when posted, will be available free of charge by electronic posting only and may be found at System for Award Management (SAM): Offerors shall have and shall maintain an active registration in the SAM database at http://www.sam.gov to be eligible for a Government contract award. If the Offeror is a Joint Venture (JV), the JV entity shall have valid SAM registration in the SAM database representing the JV as one business/firm/entity. If at the time of award an Offeror is not actively and successfully registered in the SAM database, the Government reserves the right to award to the next prospective Offeror.
POINT-OF-CONTACT: The point-of-contact for this procurement is Contract Specialist, Jacob S. Pridemore, at Jacob.S.Pridemore@usace.army.mil or 502-315-6228.
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