USACE SPK Design Build (DB) Construction – F-35 Maintenance Facility, Phase 1-Project Labor Agreement
ID: W9123825RA012Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW075 ENDIST SACRAMENTOSACRAMENTO, CA, 95814-2922, USA

NAICS

Industrial Building Construction (236210)

PSC

CONSTRUCTION OF MAINTENANCE BUILDINGS (Y1EB)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/c5b717c8f268419d89373243a21983a8/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Sacramento District, is conducting market research for the potential design-build construction of an F-35 Maintenance Facility at Hill Air Force Base in Utah. This project aims to establish a multi-dock medium bay hangar equipped with various maintenance and administrative areas, adhering to stringent Department of Defense construction standards and antiterrorism requirements. The initiative includes the evaluation of Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) to enhance procurement efficiency for large-scale projects, with an estimated construction cost between $100 million and $250 million. Interested parties are encouraged to provide feedback on PLAs by submitting responses to Contract Specialist Natalia Gomez at natalia.gomez@usace.army.mil by 2:00 p.m. (MST) on August 21, 2025, referencing Solicitation Number W9123825RA012.

    Files
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    Project Labor Agreement Questionnaire.pdf
    The document outlines a request for industry input on Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) specifically for the F-35 Maintenance Facility Phase I, solicited by the USACE-SPK Contracting Division. Its purpose is to gather insights from various stakeholders like contractors, subcontractors, union representatives, and consultants regarding their experiences and perspectives on PLAs. The file includes sections requiring respondents to provide information on past projects utilizing PLAs, their perceived advantages and disadvantages, critical clauses for negotiation, and whether they would participate in future solicitations incorporating a PLA. Key areas of inquiry focus on respondents' general experience with PLAs, benefits like cost control and improved scheduling, and challenges such as limiting competition and increasing administrative burdens. By collecting this feedback, the intent is to evaluate the impact of PLAs on federal procurement efficiency and effectiveness. This effort serves to assess how PLAs align with the government's goals in project execution, particularly regarding labor management and project quality assurance while ensuring broader participation in federal contracts.
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