Little Mountain Testing Facility (LMTF) Progress-Design-Build OT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Sacramento District, is procuring the design and construction of a 50,000-square-foot Radiation Research Facility at Little Mountain Testing Facility on Hill Air Force Base, Utah, under a Progressive Design-Build Other Transaction agreement authorized by 10 U.S.C. § 2808a. The project, classified under NAICS 236210 with a not-to-exceed value of $111.5 million, aims to modernize testing infrastructure to support the Sentinel weapon system while maintaining uninterrupted operations for the Minuteman III program. The acquisition follows a qualifications-based, multi-stage selection process beginning with a ten-page white paper submission, followed by two rounds of pitch meetings and conceptual design reviews, culminating in the award of a single contract to the most qualified team. The selected Design-Builder will initially perform Phase 1 design and pre-construction services, with a potential subsequent phase for final design and construction under a fixed-price or guaranteed maximum price arrangement, contingent on funding and approvals. The facility must adhere to a minimum 50-year lifecycle, comply with Air Force building standards, Unified Facility Guide Specifications, and include specialized capabilities such as the Advanced Radiation Environment Simulator to meet Ground Based Strategic Deterrent requirements by CY2035. All submissions must be made exclusively through the PIEE Solicitation Module, with inquiries directed via the ProjNet Suite Bidder Inquiry System. Vendors must be registered in SAM with a valid UEI and maintain active registration through final payment. Compliance with CMMC Level 1 self-assessment is mandatory, along with handling of Federal Contract Information and adherence to security protocols including ICD/ICS 705 for classified facility requirements. The contractor must maintain key personnel including a Site Safety and Health Officer reporting independently from the Quality Control Manager and ensure continuous on-site presence of qualified staff. Documentation must follow strict formatting rules, including single-spaced PDF white papers in 10-point font, and all materials must be stored, handled, and disposed of according to stringent environmental standards under 40 CFR 262 and 49 CFR 172, with hazardous waste properly labeled and tracked. The vendor is required to use the Resident Management System for all administrative functions, including submittals, scheduling, payment requests, and daily reporting, and must cost-load activities reasonably without front-loading or negative entries. Payment for as-built drawings and O&M manuals is mandated at minimum thresholds of $35,0