Design and construction of 5,964 SF addition to an existing aircraft paint shop and installation of a media blast booth

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Seattle District, is conducting market research via a Sources Sought notice for the design and construction of a 5,964 square foot addition to an existing aircraft paint shop and the installation of a media blast booth at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. The project has an estimated construction cost of 10,260,000 dollars and an anticipated period of performance of 674 days after the notice to proceed. The scope of work includes the installation of fire protection, intrusion detection, hazardous material storage, and energy monitoring systems, as well as comprehensive site development involving lighting, paving, storm drainage, and utilities. The government intends to utilize a Progressive Design-Build approach under Other Transaction Authority, divided into a collaborative design phase to establish a Guaranteed Maximum Price followed by a final design and construction phase. The award process will be qualifications-based, starting with a shortlist of three highly qualified firms who will participate in pitch meetings to determine the final selection. Interested firms must submit a capabilities package by November 24, 2026, including their CAGE code, UEI number, bonding limits, and up to three examples of similar projects completed within the last seven years. The government will use the responses to determine if the project will be set aside for small businesses, specifically considering categories such as SDVOSB and HUBZone.