Sources Sought- Repair B6413 Second Floor Secure Space, Barksdale AFB, Louisiana.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Fort Worth District, has issued a Sources Sought Notice/Request for Information (RFI) to assess industry interest and capability for the second-floor secure space repair and expansion within Building 6413 at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana. This project is being considered as a Progressive Design-Build (PDB) delivery method using Other Transaction Authority (OTA) under 10 U.S.C. § 2808a, meaning the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) will not apply. The scope of work involves completing a 14,000-square-foot second-floor build-out to establish secure offices, conference rooms, and training spaces. The contractor must adhere to strict ICD/ICS 705 standards for SCIF, SAP-F, and Open Storage accreditation, secure multiple network classifications, and obtain State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) approval for any external alterations. The estimated construction budget is between $6,146,595.02 and $6,385,000.00, within a total programmed amount of $13,500,000.00. The projected award for Phase 1 (Design and Preconstruction) is scheduled for the second or third quarter of FY27, with a construction performance period of approximately 1,000 calendar days. Interested commercial construction firms, design-builders, and Non-Traditional Defense Contractors must submit confirmation of interest, a capability statement, and a completed project questionnaire. Technical questions are due by September 22, 2026, and complete response packages must be submitted via email to the designated contracting staff by September 30, 2026. USACE also plans to host a virtual Industry Day, with details to be posted on SAM.gov.

This document is a Market Research Questionnaire designed to gather industry feedback for an upcoming federal construction project. Its primary purpose is to help the Project Delivery Team (PDT) evaluate whether to utilize a Design-Build to Budget (DBtB) model or a Progressive Design-Build (PDB) approach, while also assessing the feasibility of using an Other Transaction (OT) Agreement instead of a traditional FAR-based contract. The questionnaire is structured into five key evaluation areas: 1. **General Feasibility & Model Selection:** Gathers feedback on OT agreements, potential barriers, pricing viability within a 2–3 month design period, and design maturity thresholds. 2. **Budget & Financial Realism:** Assesses the adequacy of the Construction Cost Limitation (CCL) and identifies primary cost drivers and market benchmarks. 3. **Flexibility & Innovation:** Identifies overly prescriptive requirements and explores opportunities for integrated design-build teams to optimize value. 4. **Market & Supply Chain Risks:** Evaluates long-lead equipment vulnerabilities and local labor constraints. 5. **Value, Incentives, and Proposal Effort:** Requests feedback on prioritizing project "betterments," sustainability targets, the necessity and alignment of proposal stipends, and effective post-award contract incentives. Ultimately, this questionnaire serves as a critical pre-solicitation tool to align government expectations with market realities, optimize risk allocation, and refine the acquisition strategy.