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Weapons Generation Facility, Dyess AFB OT Feasibility & Business Feedback
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District, is conducting market research for the construction of a secure Weapons Generation Facility complex at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, to support Air Force Global Strike Command. This high-security project involves building over 77,000 square feet of hardened infrastructure, including a Special Weapons Maintenance Shop, Entry Control Facility, Alert Fire Team Facility, and various support buildings and towers. Specialized requirements include the integration of six 5-ton overhead bridge cranes, five of which must be nuclear-certifiable, and adherence to strict nuclear design certifications and antiterrorism standards. The project is currently at 65 percent design completion, and the government intends to retain the current Designer of Record. The target construction cost is approximately 246.8 million dollars, with incremental funding starting in fiscal year 2028. The government is exploring the use of an Other Transaction Agreement rather than a traditional FAR-based contract to encourage industry innovation and collaborative risk-sharing. A two-phase selection process is anticipated, focusing first on technical capability and past performance, followed by an evaluation of final technical and price proposals. The project targets a construction completion date of December 2031, with beneficial occupancy required by June 2032 and a final facility need date in September 2033. Interested firms must submit their feedback via the provided electronic form by October 2, 2026.
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Place of Performance
Dyess AFB, TX, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
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Full Description
SUBJECT: Sources Sought Notice/RFI – Weapons Generation Facility, Dyess AFB
DISCLAIMER: This Sources Sought (SS) is for planning and market research purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Proposals (RFP) or an Invitation for Bids (IFB). This notice is issued under the authority of 10 U.S.C. § 2808a (Other Transaction Authority for Construction and Repair) and is not subject to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). No solicitation is available at this time. The Government will not pay for any information submitted in response to this notice.
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.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The planned procurement will construct a secure Weapons Generation Facility (WGF) complex at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, supporting an Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGBSC) mission. The project entails constructing a complex of multiple hardened facilities within a protective zone, totaling approximately 77,000 SF. Key elements include the following:
- Primary Facilities: Special Weapons Maintenance Shop, Entry Control Facility, Alert Fire Team Facility, Fire Pump Building, Diesel Generator Building, Remote Tracking and Engagement System (RTES) Towers.
- Specialized Infrastructure: Six 5-ton overhead bridge cranes (five nuclear-certifiable), emergency power generation, physical security fencing, and foundation systems engineered to accommodate local expansive soils.
- Design & Delivery Parameters: The design is currently at 65% completion (Code 6). The Air Force intends to retain the current Designer of Record (DoR) through project completion, requiring direct collaboration with the retained DoR.
- Budget & Schedule: The Target Construction Cost (TCC) is $246,820,000, with incremental funding beginning in FY28. Construction Completion Date (CCD) is targeted for December 2031, with Beneficial Occupancy (BOD) targeted for June 2032.
INSTRUCTIONS TO INDUSTRY
- Review Attached Project Information Packet (PIP):
Interested firms are directed to review the attached document. This packet provides comprehensive project requirements, constraints, and the complete questionnaire reference. - Submit Responses via Microsoft Forms:
To streamline the collection and analysis of industry feedback, responses to the market research questionnaire must be submitted electronically via the following link:
Online Feedback Form: https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/RNedjtbkkn - Response Due Date:
All electronic responses must be submitted via the online form no later than October 2, 2026, at 2:00 PM Central Time (CT).
POINTS OF CONTACT
Contract Specialist: Patricia Dickson, contact@example.gov, +1 (555) 000-0000
Contracting Officer: Nicholas Johnston, contact@example.gov, +1 (555) 000-0000
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