Communications Headquarters Facility - DMAFB
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Los Angeles District is seeking proposals for a Design-Build project to construct a 45,025 square foot Communications Headquarters Facility at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base (DMAFB). This is an Unrestricted Request for Proposal (RFP), utilizing a Best Value Trade-Off procurement method. Proposals are due June 17, 2026.
Scope of Work
The project involves constructing a 45,025 SF facility with a reinforced concrete foundation, concrete slab, structural steel frame, and a standing seam metal roof. Key requirements include:
- Portions of the facility must comply with Intelligence Community Directive 705 criteria and standards.
- Compatibility with applicable Department of Defense, Air Force, and base design standards.
- Use of local materials and construction techniques where cost-effective.
- Ability to withstand prescribed wind loads and seismic effects.
- Inclusion of a 500KW generator (authorized by Air Force Manual 32-1062).
- All supporting facilities, such as site improvements, utilities, communications, pavements, parking, and sidewalks, to ensure a complete and usable facility.
- Designed as permanent construction per Unified Facilities Criteria 1-200-01.
- Compliance with Department of Defense antiterrorism/force protection requirements per Unified Facilities Criteria 4-010-01.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed Price, Negotiated Procurement (1-step Best Value Trade-Off)
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted
- Solicitation Availability: On or about April 16, 2026
- Response Due: June 17, 2026, 21:00 UTC
- Published: May 7, 2026, 21:59 UTC
Evaluation
Award will be based on a Best Value Trade-Off process. Offerors must provide both a technical and price proposal. The Government seeks the greatest overall benefit, allowing for trade-offs between non-cost factors and cost/price, and may accept a proposal that is not the lowest priced or highest technically rated to achieve the best value.
Subcontracting Goals
- SDVOSB: 5% Subcontract value / 3% Contract value
- SDB: 8% Subcontract value / 5% Contract value
- WOSB: 5% Subcontract value / 4% Contract value
- HUB: 1.5% Subcontract value / 1% Contract value
- SB: 40% Subcontract value / 30% Contract value (higher than DoD recommended 30%)
Additional Notes
The solicitation and all amendments will be posted on SAM.gov. Offerors are responsible for frequently checking SAM.gov for updates. This procurement may be delayed, cancelled, or revised at any time.