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FTW516 Fort Wainwright Dining Facility
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Alaska District, has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to gather market intelligence for the construction of a modified standard design permanent party dining facility at Fort Wainwright, Alaska. The project involves the design and construction of an approximately 33,000-square-foot campus-style dining venue specifically adapted to Arctic conditions and Climate Zone 8. The scope includes food preparation and cooking areas, dining and serving spaces, administration, storage, and various supporting facilities such as site development, utilities, and energy monitoring systems. The anticipated acquisition magnitude is estimated between $100 million and $200 million, with a target budget of approximately $125 million for related projects. The government intends to utilize a Progressive Design Build delivery method under Other Transaction Authority (OTA) pursuant to 10 U.S.C. § 2808a. This approach is designed to facilitate the testing and experimentation of new construction technologies to enhance mission resilience and cost efficiency. The project is planned to follow a two-phase approach: Phase 1 focuses on collaborative design and pre-construction services, while Phase 2 involves final design and construction execution upon the agreement of a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP). The anticipated period of performance spans from FY27 to FY30, with design starting in FY27 and construction slated to begin in FY28. This RFI is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a formal solicitation or request for proposal. Interested parties are encouraged to submit responses via the provided Market Intelligence Questionnaire to the designated points of contact by August 27, 2026, at 14:00 Alaska Time. The government is seeking information regarding industry capability, socioeconomic status, and bonding capacity to inform its future acquisition strategy. Participation is strictly voluntary, and the government assumes no obligation to award a contract based on the information provided.
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Place of Performance
Fort Wainwright, AK, 99703, USASet-Aside
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Submission Closed
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REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) / MARKET INTELLIGENCE NOTICE
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 a 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), Alaska District, has a requirement for Construct a modified standard design permanent party dining facility consistent with the Campus Style Dining Venue. Project includes food preparation and cooking areas, entrance/control area, serving, dining, dishwashing, pot wash, administration, locker area, waste disposal, receiving and loading dock, cold and dry storage, information systems, fire protection and alarm systems, Intrusion Detection System (IDS) installation, and Energy Monitoring Control Systems (EMCS) connection. Sustainability and energy enhancement measures are included. Supporting facilities include site development, utilities and connections, lighting, paving, parking, walks, curbs and gutters, storm drainage, information systems, landscaping and signage.
Estimated Acquisition Magnitude: Between $100,000,000-$200,000,000.
Planned Acquisition Strategy: Anticipated to utilize Progressive Design Build via Other Transaction Authority (OTA)
The Alaska District is conducting market intelligence to assess industry capability and interest in supporting this effort utilizing an Other Transaction (OT) Agreement under the authority of 10 U.S.C. § 2808a, Facility Construction or Repair: Transactions Other Than Contracts and Grants. This authority is distinct from the Department of Defense prototype OT authorities commonly associated with 10 U.S.C. § 4021 and 4022. 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 anticipated delivery method is Progressive Design Build.
- Phase 1: Design and Pre-Construction Services - The OT Awardee shall assist the Government collaboratively in achieving its goals with respect to the project’s scope, constructability, budget, quality, schedule, and in coordination with the Designer of Record (DOR).
- Phase 2: Final Design and Construction - Upon reaching an agreed-upon level of design (e.g., 95 to 100%), the Awardee will propose a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP). If the GMP is accepted, the Government will exercise construction execution. If a GMP cannot be agreed upon, the Government retains an "off-ramp" to complete the construct the facility via alternative methods.
SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS: Please see the attached Market Intelligence Questionnaire pdf and email your response to Michelle Nelsen Michelle.Nelsen@usace.army.mil and Brittney Morrison at Brittney.morrison@usace.army.mil by 27 August 2026 at 14:00 Alaska Time. Any questions regarding the requirement or issues please reach out to Brittney Morrison at brittney.morrison@usace.army.mil and Michelle Nelsen at michelle.nelsen@usace.army.mil
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