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RFI: Fort Wolters H Barracks

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PANSWD26P0000032201Federal

Response Deadline11/04/2026, 08:00:00 PM UTC

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AI Contract Overview

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District, is issuing a Request for Information to gauge industry interest and capability for a repair-by-replacement project at Fort Wolters in Mineral Wells, Texas. The project involves the demolition of two non-mission capable barracks and the construction of a new 40,000 square foot, two-story Collective Training Unaccompanied Housing facility with a 250-person capacity. The scope includes comprehensive site work, hazardous material abatement, and the integration of cybersecurity, sustainability measures, and enhanced antiterrorism force protection. The facility must be designed for a minimum 25-year life in accordance with DoD Unified Facilities Criteria and must reach a Beneficial Occupancy Date by September 30, 2029, with a total period of performance of 730 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. The government intends to utilize Other Transaction Authority pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2808a, meaning the Federal Acquisition Regulation does not apply and the project will be governed by a bilateral Other Transaction Agreement. The acquisition strategy considers either a Progressive Design-Build or Design-Build to Budget model, both utilizing a two-phase selection process. Phase 1 focuses on qualifications-based selection, while Phase 2 involves final technical and price proposals. The project has a fixed construction cost limit of 26,000,000 dollars covering all design and construction services. Because the site is within a cantonment area, all personnel are required to undergo NCIC checks.

General Info

RFI for replacing barracks with a new housing facility at Fort Wolters.

Agency

Department Of Defense → W076 Endist Ft Worth

NAICS

236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction

Place of Performance

Mineral Wells, TX, 76067, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

Sources Sought - Fort Wolters H Barracks

sources-sought

Low

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Timeline

PhaseSources Sought

PostedOct 21

Sources Sought

Response DeadlineNov 4

Submission deadline

Response Deadline

11/04/2026, 08:00:00 PM UTCin 14 days

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W076 Endist Ft Worth

Contacts2 people available

OfficeFORT WORTH, TX, 76102-6124, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W076 Endist Ft Worth

Office AddressFORT WORTH, TX, 76102-6124, USA

Contacts

Emmanuel Hardrick

Lindsay M. Chvilicek

Full Description

SUBJECT: Sources Sought (RFI) – Fort Wolters H Barracks, Mineral Wells, Texas

DISCLAIMER. THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) / SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. This notice is issued solely for market intelligence, information, and planning purposes. It does not constitute a Request for Proposals (RFP), a Request for Qualifications (RFQ), or a commitment by the Government to write, issue, or award an agreement. The Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this notice. All response costs will be borne solely by the interested party.
PURPOSE. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Fort Worth District, is conducting active public market intelligence to gauge industry interest, capacity, and capability from commercial construction firms, design-builders, and Non-Traditional Defense Contractors (NDCs). The intent is to gather critical feedback regarding advanced commercial construction methodologies, project delivery risks, and acquisition preferences to support our upcoming project delivery selection.
ACQUISITION STRATEGY & NON-FAR MODEL.

Statutory Authority: This project will potentially be executed as a Progressive Design-Build (PDB) or Design-Build to Budget (DBtB) project utilizing Other Transaction Authority (OTA) pursuant to 10 U.S.C. § 2808a.
Non-FAR Environment: Prospective partners are advised that the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) does NOT apply to this procurement. The negotiated, bilateral Other Transaction Agreement will serve as the sole governing contract. Standard FAR clauses are inapplicable, though federal statutory constraints (such as federal fiscal law, criminal statutes, and general civil laws) remain fully applicable.
Phased Agreement Mechanics:
PBD Procurement Process: Phase 1, Design & Pre-Construction Services, a design-builder will be selected through a qualifications-based selection (QBS) process. The government will then negotiate a fee for Phase 1 services. There is no requirement to submit price proposals or design concepts during the initial selection.
Phase 2, Final Design & Construction, is executed via a bilateral modification to the OT Agreement upon successful negotiation of a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) at approximately 65% design maturity. The Agreement contains an "off-ramp" clause allowing the Government to retain the design and procure construction separately if GMP negotiations fail.
DBtB Procurement Process: Solicitation and evaluation during Phase 1 focuses on the qualifications, past performance, and integrated Design-Build experience of each offeror. The Government is evaluating the team and not necessarily how the offeror will design the structure. The Phase 1 evaluation results in the selection of three of the most highly qualified, competitive teams to proceed to Phase 2.
Phase 2, the Government will issue the final RFP exclusively to the down-selected teams. This RFP includes the validated, performance-based requirements, establishes the firm Construction Cost Limit (CCL), and clearly defines the basic scope.

Note: See link to provide industry feedback

https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/ZQ8Rm8MaN7