Navy Child Development Centers (CDC) Industrialized Construction (IC) Projects via Other Transaction Authority (10 U.S.C. § 2808a)

The Department of the Navy, through Navfacsyscom Atlantic, is soliciting proposals for Navy Child Development Centers (CDC) utilizing Industrialized Construction (IC) projects. This procurement is conducted via Other Transaction Authority under 10 U.S.C. § 2808a, meaning it is not a standard FAR-based contract and allows vendors to propose their own terms and conditions during negotiations. The primary objective is to modernize aging infrastructure by employing advanced manufacturing methodologies, such as volumetric modularity hybrid or Kit of Parts, to deliver high-quality, energy-efficient, and resilient facilities. The government is currently in Phase 1, seeking White Papers to short-list vendors for a subsequent Request for Project Proposal phase. To be competitive, vendors must demonstrate the ability to reduce overall design and construction costs by 20 percent or more and accelerate delivery timelines by 30 percent or more, with structures designed and approved within 9 to 12 months. Evaluation factors include relevant experience, specifically requiring at least three completed IC commercial projects valued at 25 million dollars or more each within the last 10 years, as well as technical approach and organizational capability to manage multiple concurrent large-scale projects. Successful awardees must adhere to the Buy American Act, Davis-Bacon Act, Miller Act, and Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification. Facilities must meet or exceed DoD Unified Facility Criteria and Whole Building Design Guide standards. Vendors are required to provide evidence of bonding capacity and must register in SAM.gov if they do not already possess a CAGE code. The selection process emphasizes a high Pre-Manufactured Value and the ability to provide greater budget certainty compared to traditional commercial construction methods.