INDUSTRY DAY - Richmond Army Reserve Center - MILCON

***THIS POST WILL BE UPDATED WITH THE PHYSICAL ADDRESS OF THE INDUSTRY DAY***

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Louisville District is issuing this special notice to announce an Industry Day for upcoming construction requirement for Construction of a 300-member Army Reserve Center (ARC) at Defense Supply Center, Richmond, VA. The Louisville District is considering Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) under 10 USC §2808a Other Transaction Authority for this requirement. This notice is for informational and planning purposes to allow interested parties to prepare for and provide feedback prior to the official Request for Qualifications (RFQ) release.

INDUSTRY DAYS

USACE intends to conduct an Industry Day on 19 November 2026 at 0900 Eastern Time to provide an overview of the project, potential acquisition strategy, and anticipated requirements. This event will provide interested parties with an opportunity to gain additional insight into the project and potential Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) approach under an Other Transaction (OT) framework, ask questions, and provide input in advance of the official RFQ release.

General questions from industry participants will be permitted during the Industry Day; however, all discussions and responses provided during the event are considered unofficial and for informational purposes only. Statements made during the Industry Day do not constitute commitment, authorization, or binding guidance related to the future RFQ. Official Questions and Answers (Q&A) will be accepted and addressed following the release of the RFQ.

Please use the information below to request Installation/Base access:   

Step 1:

Badge Requests: To obtain pass/badge for one day or more, the contractor shall complete DBIDS pre-registration online using the following link DBIDS Pre-Enrollment or at https://dbids-global-enroll.dmdc.mil/preenrollui/#/landing-page. Once pre-registration has been complete, the visitor/contractor shall record and send the QR code/alpha-numeric code as a PDF/screenshot to the COR/PM via email (if multiple people are visiting or being vetted, the contractor shall compile all QR/alpha-numeric codes into a single email) at least 5 business days prior to visit/start date. The contractor shall include requested dates, times and names of personnel in the email. Failure to provide all the above information may lead to delays in requests being processed which could result in missed site visits, meetings etc. The COR/PM will notify the contractor upon their approval or denial. If approved, the contractor will have 30 days to pick up their visitor pass or project badge. When picking up the project badge the contractor is required to present their QR or alphanumeric code along with a valid form of ID. When filling out the QR code form, for the Service Site - select All. State – Virginia. Filter – Defense Logistics Agency Richmond. Note, a valid DOD ID card (Retired military, CAC etc.) is NOT permitted to be used to enter DCSR for commercial purposes.

Step 2:

Send a copy of their QR codes to contact@example.gov and he can forward them to security for vetting. Usually security will get back within a day or two of the submittal and let me know if they’ve been approved or not and then they are able to come and pick up a badge at the pass office.

LOCATION/LOGISTICS

Industry Day Presentation Location: Defense Supply Center Richmond – Building 70

NOTE: Onsite parking space may be limited, overflow parking is available in the vicinity.

NOTE: The exact physical address will be provided in an update to this post. 

PROJECT OVERVIEW

• Project Title: Construction of Army Reserve Center (ARC)
• Location: Richmond, Virginia
• Agency: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville District
• NAICS Code: 236220

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Primary facilities include a 56,500 SF Army Reserve Center and 1200 SF Unheated Storage Building. Facilities will be designed in accordance with the Army Reserve Design Guide. Supporting facilities include land clearing, general site improvements, lighting, walks, signage, curbs and gutters, storm drainage, paving, information systems, and utility connections. Sustainability/Energy and cybersecurity measures are included. All fixtures, furnishings, and equipment will be provided. Antiterrorism force protection and physical security measures will be incorporated into the design including minimum standoff distances from roads, parking areas and vehicle unloading areas. Access for individuals with disabilities will be provided. Facilities will be designed to a minimum life of 40 years in accordance with DoD's Unified Facilities Criteria 1-200-02 including energy efficiencies, building envelope and integrated building systems performance.

The project contains options such as:  Bona fide need collateral equipment.

The Contract Duration is estimated at 790 calendar days from Notice to Proceed on Construction Award.

 

ACQUISITION STRATEGY – PRE-AWARD

USACE, Louisville District plans to use a streamlined competitive selection process:

• Step 1 – White Papers/Qualification Statements: Interested parties will submit a Statement of Qualifications (max # of pages to be defined in formal RFQ. Following evaluation of the qualification packages, the Government intends to down-select a target of three (3) highest qualified firms to proceed to Step 2.
• Step 2 – Pitch Presentations: Down-selected firms will participate in live pitch meetings. One company will be selected as the Construction Manager for negotiation and award of Agreement 1 for preconstruction services. The Government intends to negotiate a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for construction of the ARC, which will be added as a bilateral modification at a later date.

ACQUISITION STRATEGY – AWARD

The agreement would be awarded to the most qualified Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) to provide preconstruction services and construction. Phase 1 of the CMAR agreement would include pre-construction services. The selected CMAR would act as an expert consultant to the Government, collaborating directly with USACE and the third-party Designer of Record during active design progression. The Government’s intent is to award the Phase I Agreement for Preconstruction Services prior to the 95% design review meeting. Phase 2 of the agreement would include scope for all construction activities necessary to complete the project. The agreement will be Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP).

All interested parties should monitor the official solicitation announcement, which will provide complete details and submission instructions. Draft documents may be provided at a future date for feedback and informational purposes only and are subject to change upon issuance of the formal Project RFQ.

VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION OPPORTUNITY

For those who are unable to attend the Industry Day event in person, the Louisville District plans to stream the event through Microsoft Teams. The details related to the MS Teams event are provided below:

Microsoft Teams Meeting

Join: https://dod.teams.microsoft.us/meet/993202545806?p=OoGJrDe3gE2XSV5cjy

Meeting ID: 993 202 545 806

Passcode: aR7VH6d9