Market Intelligence Notice - Ft. Belvoir, VA Bldg 1809 PDB

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) / MARKET INTELLIGENCE 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 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), in support of U.S. Army Materiel Command (AMC), IMCOM Directorate – Sustainment, and USAG Fort Belvoir, has a requirement for the design and construction of a project to restore and modernize Building 1809 located at 6020 30th Engineer Road, Fort Belvoir, Fairfax County, Virginia (22060-5200). The scope of work consists of furnishing all necessary design services, equipment, materials, labor, construction management, supervision, quality control, and supplies to deliver a fully functional, modernized, and code-compliant administrative and general-purpose storage facility on the Installation.

Building 1809 was placed in service on July 24, 1961, and has exceeded its original 40-year estimated useful life. The asset is a single-story (1 floor above ground, 0 floors below ground, 20 feet in height), semi-permanent concrete structure (Construction Material Code: CONC; Structure Code: S20; Roof Code: R11; Wall Code: W25) comprising a total of 26,247 Square Feet (SF) with a design capacity of 76 persons (PN). The facility is configured for dual-purpose operations:

• Administrative Building, General Purpose (Category Code 61050): 16,014.61 SF (Design Capacity: 76 PN), supporting Air Force / U.S. Special Operations Command (AFELM US SOCOM, UIC: FFDY01).
• Storage Building, General Purpose, Installation (Category Code 44220): 10,232.66 SF, supporting USAG Fort Belvoir (UIC: W4VNAA).

Despite a 100% utilization rate and a Mission Critical (Readiness Tier T1) designation, the facility currently holds a Current Use Functionality Capability Code of F3, indicating a significant requirement for restoration and modernization funds to make the asset capable of meeting the function for which it is used. Furthermore, the asset holds a Facility Physical Quality Code of Q4 (Physical Quality Rating: 57), meaning the sum of all necessary restoration and modernization costs is greater than 40 percent of the Plant Replacement Value (PRV).

Summary of Building 1809 Real Property & Facility Parameters:

Facility Parameter

Specification / Status

Facility

Building 1809

Location

6020 30th Engineer Road, Fort Belvoir, Fairfax County, VA 22060-5200

Date Placed in Service

July 24, 1961 (Original 40-year estimated useful life exceeded)

Structure & Dimensions

Single-story semi-permanent concrete (CONC / S20 / R11 / W25); 20 ft height

Total Gross Area & Capacity

26,247.27 SF total (16,014.61 SF Admin; 10,232.66 SF Storage) | 76 PN

Readiness & Condition Codes

Mission Critical (Tier T1) | Functionality: F3 | Physical Quality: Q4 (Rating: 57)

Key facility deficiencies and modernization requirements include:

• Fire Protection & Life Safety: The building is currently classified under Facility Fire Rating Code 1 (Unsprinklered Combustible). Comprehensive fire suppression and life safety upgrades are required to meet current UFC and NFPA codes.
• HVAC & Mechanical Systems: While the building is serviced by water, sewer, electrical, and telephone utilities, it currently lacks air conditioning (Air Conditioning: N). Modernized HVAC and climate control systems are required to support administrative personnel and storage preservation.
• Accessibility & Sustainability: The facility has not yet been evaluated for ADA compliance (Code: NEVL) or Sustainability (Code: 3 – Not Yet Evaluated). Full architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) modernization is needed to achieve code compliance, energy efficiency, and operational resilience.
• Historic Status: Determined Not Eligible for Listing (DNE, evaluated January 7, 2016).
• Metering: There are currently no utility metering records associated with this asset; smart utility metering integration will be required.

Estimated Acquisition Magnitude: $10-12M

PRIMARY ACQUISITION STRATEGY UNDER EVALUATION: Progressive Design Build (PDB) via Other Transaction Authority (OTA).

The Louisville District is evaluating a Progressive Design Build (PDB) strategy utilizing an Other Transaction (OT) Agreement under the authority of 10 U.S.C. § 2808a. This authority authorizes transactions other than standard contracts to carry out facility repair and construction projects – including planning, design, engineering, piloting and execution – enabling early contractor involvement, commercial pricing transparency, and schedule and cost efficiencies.

Currently, the Government is evaluating conceptual requirements for the following facility modernization features:

• Installation of modern automatic fire suppression (sprinkler) and mass notification systems to eliminate unsprinklered combustible hazards.
• Complete mechanical/HVAC installation to provide full air conditioning, ventilation, and climate control across the 16,014.61 SF administrative space and 10,232.66 SF storage space.
• Building envelope rehabilitation (roofing, walls, structural concrete repairs) and interior reconfiguration to meet ADA accessibility and modern sustainability standards.
• Utility infrastructure upgrades, including advanced metering and electrical/communications modernization to support Mission Critical (T1) operations.

The most recent physical existence inspection was conducted on August 28, 2023. The Government is utilizing this RFI to assess industry capability, interest, and the advantages of utilizing PDB via an OT Agreement under the authority of 10 U.S.C. § 2808a.

Therefore, the Government is utilizing this RFI to assess industry capability, interest, and the advantages of utilizing PDB utilizing an OT Agreement under the authority of 10 U.S.C. § 2808a.

The PDB Course of Action (10 U.S.C. § 2808a):

The evaluation process for selection of the most highly qualified design-builder would be qualifications based. A streamlined, two-step Qualifications-Based Selection would occur: Step 1: White Papers/Statement of Qualifications submission. Step 2: Down selected design builders would be invited to Pitch Meetings/Presentations. Most highly qualified firm following pitch meetings would be selected to enter into negotiations. 

The OT Award would be two phases:

Phase 1 (Design & Pre-Construction): The Government team will negotiate the price of Agreement Phase I – Design and Pre-Construction Services with the selected design-builder. work collaboratively to advance the design, conduct open-book cost estimating, and mitigate project risks.

Phase 2 (Construction): Upon reaching an agreed-upon level of design (e.g., 60% to 90%), the Awardee will propose a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP). If the GMP is accepted, the Government will exercise Phase 2 for construction execution. If a GMP cannot be agreed upon, the Government retains an "off-ramp" to complete the design and construct the facility via alternative methods

INFORMATION REQUESTED

Interested parties are requested to respond to the following questions to help shape the final acquisition strategy. Responses shall be made using the link or QR code in the attachment:

Company Profile:

Q1. Firm Name

Q2. Address

Q3. Point of Contact (Name, Title)

Q4. Phone Number

Q5. Email Address

Q6. Unique Entity ID

Q7. CAGE code

Q8. Socioeconomic Status (Other Than Small, Small, 8(a), SDVOSB, etc.)

Q9. Participating Role (Prime Contractor, Subcontractor, Design Firm, Other)

Other Transaction Authority (OTA) & Collaborative Delivery Experience:

Q10. OTA Experience: Describe your firm's previous experience (if any) executing projects utilizing OTA.

Q11. Collaborative Delivery Experience: Describe your experience executing Construction Management at Risk (CMAR), Progressive Design Build (PDB), Integrated Design and Construction (IDAC), Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) or other highly collaborative delivery methods.

Fort Belvoir Building 1809 Restoration & Modernization

Q12. Describe your experience/expertise with the comprehensive restoration, modernization, and MEP/fire-suppression retrofit of aging (1960s-era) military administrative and storage facilities.

Q13. What are the greatest supply chain, scheduling, phasing, or technical risks you foresee on a project of this type at Fort Belvoir (particularly regarding mission continuity for T1 Mission Critical users, adding HVAC/sprinklers to an existing concrete structure, and addressing Q4 physical quality deficiencies), and how could the PDB delivery method help mitigate them?

Feedback on the Acquisition Strategy & Alternatives:

Q14. What project characteristics make PDB particularly advantageous or disadvantageous for this requirement? 

Q15. Does the proposed PDB-OTA strategy incentivize your firm to participate? Why or why not?

Q16. Are there alternative acquisition strategies, phasing approaches (e.g. swing space vs. phased occupied renovation), or commercial practices the Government has not considered that would yield a better facility, faster delivery, or lower cost?

Q17. Differentiating Evaluation Criteria: To differentiate high-performing collaborative design builders from traditional low-bid general contractors, what evaluation criteria (e.g., past collaborative-delivery, technical approach, key personnel/superintendent experience, trade-partner/subcontractor open-book engagement strategy, or proposed General Conditions fees) should carry the greatest weight in the Government's evaluation?

Bonding Capability:

Q18. Project Bonding Capacity: Specify your maximum bonding (Single and Aggregate) as a Sole Prime Contractor and/or as a Joint Venture.

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

Submission Requirement: The only authorized transmission method of responses is via filling out the survey form. No other transmission method will be accepted. Please limit your capability statement to the space provided within the form. The Market Intelligence Response Form can be accessed at:

https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/U5ifrFVD5s  or via the QR Code provided in the attachment. 

Please submit your responses by 20 November 2026 at 1000 Eastern Time.

The questionnaire is the Government's primary mechanism for obtaining detailed market intelligence and addresses industry capability, experience, technical capabilities, construction considerations, and recommended OTA and commercial practices.

The Government welcomes candid industry feedback and recommendations regarding commercial practices, agreement terms, project phasing, risk sharing, governance, pricing approaches, and other considerations that could improve successful execution of this project under 10 U.S.C. § 2808a.

Interested firms are encouraged to add themselves to the Interested Vendors List associated with this announcement on SAM.gov to receive future updates.

Note: Do not submit proprietary trade secrets, protected technologies, or classified information in your response.  All feedback received will be handled as public market research to shape the Government's final acquisition approach.