Construction of Small Arms Ammunition Magazine, Blue Grass Army Depot, Richmond, Kentucky
Overview
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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) Louisville District is soliciting proposals for the Design-Build (D/B) Construction of a new Small Arms Ammunition Magazine (SAAM) and a Munitions Surveillance Workshop at the Blue Grass Army Depot (BGAD) in Richmond, Kentucky. This is a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract under a Full & Open competitive procurement. Phase 1 proposals are due by May 22, 2026, at 1:00 PM local time.
Scope of Work
The project involves the construction of a 170,000 SF Ammunition Storehouse for small arms ammunition and a Munitions Surveillance Workshop with administrative space. Key deliverables include:
- Comprehensive design services for the facility and site.
- Installation of loading docks, ramps, lightning protection, cybersecurity measures, and Energy Monitoring Control Systems (EMCS) connection.
- Supporting facilities such as utilities (water, sewer, gas, electric), site lighting, organizational parking, access roads, paving, sidewalks, and storm drainage.
- Facilities designed for a minimum 40-year lifespan in accordance with DoD's Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC 1-200-02), incorporating sustainability and energy enhancement measures, and ADA accessibility.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP)
- Duration: 1000 calendar days from Contract Notice to Proceed.
- Estimated Value: Target ceiling of $74,000,000.00.
- NAICS Code: 236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (Size Standard: $45,000,000).
- Set-Aside: Full & Open.
- Published Date: April 22, 2026.
- Phase 1 Proposal Due: May 22, 2026, 1:00 PM local time.
Evaluation & Submission
This acquisition will utilize a Two-Phase Best Value Trade-Off Source Selection process.
- Phase 1: Proposals will be evaluated based on Past Performance and Technical Approach. Up to five offerors will be selected to advance to Phase 2. Pricing information should not be included in Phase 1 submissions.
- Submission Method: Electronically via the PIEE Solicitation Module.
- Preference: A 10% price evaluation preference is available for HUBZone certified businesses.
- Registration: Offerors must maintain an active registration in SAM.gov. Joint Ventures must also have valid SAM registration.
Point of Contact & Inquiries
- Contract Specialist: Jacob S. Pridemore (Jacob.S.Pridemore@usace.army.mil, 502-315-6228).
- Technical Inquiries: Submit via ProjNet (www.ProjNet.org) using Bidder Inquiry Key: A34KB7-DVNC2P.