Flight Simulator Facility, Dyess AFB-OT Feasibility & Business Feedback
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District, is conducting market research via a Sources Sought notice for the construction of a single-story, 33,436 gross square foot Flight Simulator Facility at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. This facility is designed to support the B-21 beddown program and will feature a steel-frame structure with a metal roof, brick veneer, and a drilled concrete pier foundation. Key technical requirements include three high-bay spaces for flight simulator training devices, a 344-ton HVAC capacity, and secure spaces compliant with Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 705 standards. The project has an estimated Construction Cost Limitation of 57,268,000 dollars, with a total programmed amount of 62,000,000 dollars. The required beneficial occupancy date is March 8, 2030, with a performance period of 900 calendar days from the notice to proceed. The government is currently evaluating the most effective procurement path, comparing traditional Design-Bid-Build against alternative delivery methods such as Other Transaction Agreements, Progressive Design-Build, CMAR, and Design-Build to Budget. If a collaborative or Other Transaction model is selected, the government intends to use a two-phase selection process focusing first on technical capability, past performance, and collaborative history, followed by final technical and price proposals. This notice is for planning purposes under 10 U.S.C. 2808a and is not subject to the Federal Acquisition Regulation. Interested commercial construction firms and non-traditional defense contractors must submit their feedback via the designated Microsoft Form by October 2, 2026, at 2:00 PM Central Time.
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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
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