Construction of New Child Development Center, Fort Hamilton, NY
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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 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), New York District intends to issue a solicitation for a firm fixed-price construction contract to build a new Child Development Center at Fort Hamilton, NY. This project will be executed via a one-step Best Value Trade-off (BVTO) Request for Proposal (RFP) process. The estimated project magnitude is between $25,000,000 and $50,000,000.
Scope of Work
The project involves the construction of a 16,632 sf facility designed for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years, complemented by 16,667 sf of adjacent outdoor play areas. Key requirements include:
- Facility Features: Kitchen facilities, building information systems, fire protection/alarm systems, Intrusion Detection System (IDS), and Energy Monitoring Control Systems (EMCS).
- Outdoor Areas: Age-appropriate equipment, safety surfacing, and fencing.
- Infrastructure: Site development, utility connections, lighting, parking, storm drainage, and Low Impact Development (LID) landscaping.
- Standards: Compliance with DoD Minimum Antiterrorism Force Protection, Cyber Security Measures, and Sustainability/Energy mandates.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price
- Acquisition Strategy: Unrestricted (Sub-contracting plan required)
- Anticipated RFP Release: March 15, 2026
- Proposal Due Date: Approximately 40 days after RFP issuance
- Period of Performance: Approximately 730 calendar days from Notice to Proceed
- NAICS Code: 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction)
Evaluation
Award will be based on a Best Value Trade-off (BVTO) method in accordance with FAR Part 15.101-2, balancing technical merit and price.
Additional Notes
Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov to be eligible for award. All inquiries must be submitted in writing to the Contract Specialist, Mohenda Surage.