Brown Field Border Patrol Station Vehicle Maintenance Facility Project
Overview
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Place of Performance
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Set Aside
Original Source
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Army, USACE Los Angeles District, has issued a Sources Sought notice for the Brown Field Border Patrol Station Vehicle Maintenance Facility Project in Dulzura, San Diego County, CA. This market research aims to identify qualified firms for a project estimated between $10,000,000 and $25,000,000, with an anticipated performance period of approximately 2 years. Responses are due by February 25, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
This notice is for market research purposes only, seeking to gauge the experience and qualifications of the construction industry, including Large Businesses and various Small Business concerns (Hubzone, 8(a), Women-owned, Economically Disadvantaged Women-owned, and Service Disabled Veteran-owned firms). The government is assessing capabilities under NAICS 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction), which has a small business size standard of $36.5M. The project involves the design and construction of an ancillary Vehicle Maintenance Facility, including a pre-engineered metal building, site earthwork, selective demolition, foundations, building envelope, interior construction, finishes, painting, and comprehensive building systems (electrical, HVAC, security, plumbing, etc.). The project site will be shared with an existing contractor, and laydown space will be limited.
Response Requirements
Interested prime contractors must submit a response, limited to 8 pages, addressing:
- Firm's contact information and business size/classification, including any small business designations.
- Bonding capability (per single contract and aggregate).
- Description of capability to perform the proposed project, with emphasis on Earthwork Construction, design-build experience, subcontractor management, and compliance with various environmental and construction permits (including California).
- Past performance on up to three similar projects (completed or 50% complete within the last six years), detailing relevance, offeror's role, dollar value, and client contact information.
- Large businesses must also provide an assessment of Small and Small Disadvantaged Business subcontractor involvement as a percentage of subcontracted dollars.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Estimated Value: $10,000,000 - $25,000,000
- Estimated Duration: 730 calendar days (~2 years)
- Set-Aside: To be determined based on market research responses.
- Response Due: February 25, 2026, by email.
- Published: February 11, 2026
Additional Notes
Prior Government contract work is not required. Firms must be registered in SAM to be eligible for future award. Questions should be directed to Michael G. Robinson (Michael.G.Robinson@usace.army.mil) or Ashley Powell (ashley.s.powell@usace.army.mil).