Range Target Trench - Fort Devens, MA
Contract Overview
Solicitation details, issuing organization, response deadlines, documents, and interested companies for this government contract opportunity.
AI Contract Overview
The U.S. Army Contracting Command – New Jersey, on behalf of the 99th Readiness Division, has issued a Sources Sought Notice for the construction of target emplacement trench systems at Ranges X-Ray 1 and X-Ray 2 within the Devens RFTA South Post Range Complex in Massachusetts. This notice is purely for market research and does not constitute a solicitation, request for proposal, or commitment to award a contract; no funds are available for response preparation, and responses are voluntary. The work involves building trench systems to hold range targets and is expected to be awarded as a Firm-Fixed-Price contract should a solicitation be issued. All interested parties, regardless of size, are encouraged to respond, with particular emphasis on identifying small businesses and socio-economic classifications such as 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or WOSB to inform potential set-aside decisions. Respondents must submit a capabilities statement, not exceeding five pages, to the designated points of contact, including organizational details such as SAM UEI, CAGE Code, and point of contact information, along with business size and socio-economic designation, and evidence of relevant experience, bonding capability, and past performance on comparable projects. Compliance with the Davis-Bacon Act is mandatory, and performance and payment bonds may be required if the solicitation proceeds. The attached Draft Statement of Work must be carefully reviewed, and all questions must be submitted in writing—no phone calls or verbal inquiries will be accepted. Responses are due by July 10, 2026, and future solicitations, if any, will be posted on SAM.gov, which potential offerors are responsible for monitoring.
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Hanscom AFB, MA, 01434, USASet-Aside
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1. INTRODUCTION AND PURPOSE. This is a Sources Sought Notice issued for informational and market research purposes only. This is not a Request for Bid, Quote or Proposal or a solicitation. The Army Contracting Command – New Jersey, on behalf of the 99th Readiness Division, is conducting market research to identify parties having an interest in and the resources to support the construction requirement described herein. The information gathered will assist the Government in developing an appropriate acquisition strategy.
The Government is under no obligation to award a purchase order or contract as a result of this announcement, and no funds are available to pay for the preparation of responses. Any information submitted by respondents is strictly voluntary. Not responding to this notice does not preclude participation in any future solicitation.
If a solicitation is released, it will may be synopsized on the Government-wide Point of Entry at https://sam.gov. It is the responsibility of potential offerors to monitor this site for additional information.
2. PROJECT BACKGROUND. The Government requires construction services for the following project:
- Project Title: Range Target Trench - Devens, MA (DEVENS)
- Project Location: Devens RFTA located at Installation PBO, Whse Bldg 3574, 12 Feinberg Street, Devens, MA 01434-4429
- Brief Description of Work: The purpose of this commercial construction requirement is to build target emplacement trench systems to hold range targets on Ranges X-Ray 1 and X-Ray 2 on the RFTA Devens South Post Range Complex.
The Government anticipates awarding a single Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract type.
3. SET-ASIDE CONSIDERATION. Based on the responses to this notice, this requirement may be set aside for small businesses (in full or in part) or procured through full and open competition. All Small Business socio-economic categories will be considered. Businesses of all sizes are encouraged to respond. Respondents must clearly identify their business size and any applicable socio-economic status in their capabilities statement.
4. REQUIRED CAPABILITIES & SCOPE OF WORK. The Contractor shall provide all plant, labor, equipment, materials, supervision, and transportation necessary to perform the work outlined in the attached Draft Specification of Work (SOW).
Compliance Requirements:
- Performance and Payment Bonds (if applicable)
- Davis-Bacon Act: Compliance is mandatory.
5. ATTACHMENTS. The following documents are attached for review:
- Draft SOW
Important: Potential offerors are strongly encouraged to thoroughly review the attached Draft SOW and any accompanying drawings. A complete understanding of the technical requirements is critical for submitting a relevant and comprehensive capabilities statement. All questions regarding the SOW must be submitted in writing.
7. SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS FOR CAPABILITIES STATEMENT. Interested parties are requested to submit a capabilities statement of no more than five (5) pages that demonstrates the ability to perform the work described to Mr. Mitchell Douglas at mitchell.e.douglas.civ@army.mil and Ms. Jasmyne Peterson at jasmyne.c.peterson.civ@army.mil. The statement must include:
- Organization Details: Organization Name, SAM Unique Entity ID (UEI), CAGE Code, Address, and Point of Contact (Name, Title, Phone, Email).
- Business Status: Business size and socio-economic status under the identified NAICS code (e.g., Small Business, 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB).
- Tailored Capabilities: Address experience with projects of similar size, scope, and complexity; ability to meet bonding requirements; and past performance on similar work.
NO PHONE CALLS WILL BE ACCEPTED. NO QUESTIONS WILL BE ANSWERED.