Design-Bid-Build Court Security Project Colmer FBCT Hattiesburg, MS

Quick Summary

The General Services Administration (GSA) is conducting a Sources Sought and hosting an Industry Day for a Design-Bid-Build (DBB) Court Security Project at the William M. Colmer Federal Building & U.S. Courthouse in Hattiesburg, MS. This initiative aims to identify qualified General Contracting (GC) firms for a repair and alterations project valued between $15M and $20M. The project will improve physical security, repair the exterior, and upgrade building systems. Capability statements are due February 27, 2026.

Project Overview

The William M. Colmer Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, constructed in 1974 and approximately 60,000 sq ft, is located at 701 North Main Street in Hattiesburg, MS. It houses various federal agencies, including U.S. District and Magistrate Judges, U.S. Probation, IRS, Army Recruiting, and U.S. Marshals. The primary goal of this project is to enhance physical security, address exterior envelope deterioration, and upgrade multiple building systems. Specific improvements include new separate circulation paths, a U.S. Marshals vehicle sallyport, upgraded secure judge's elevator, new detention holding cells, a building addition for judge's parking/prisoner transport, an additional egress stairwell, a new detention grade prisoner transport elevator, and public security screening upgrades to USMS standards. The project also covers repairs to the exterior envelope, fire life safety systems, and interior public facilities. The building will remain fully occupied, necessitating phased construction.

Acquisition Strategy

This project will utilize a Design-Bid-Build (DBB) delivery method, with a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) proposal requested at the time of bidding. The acquisition will follow a two-step procurement process: an initial Request for Qualifications (RFQ)/Pre-solicitation Notice will gather qualifications, leading to a down-selection of the most qualified firms, who will then receive the Step 02 Request for Proposals (RFP). The Government intends for a full and open procurement based on best value determination. Construction is expected to commence around the 2nd Quarter of CY 2027, with a period of performance of approximately 24 months. The NAICS code is 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction).

Submission Requirements (Sources Sought)

Interested GC firms are requested to submit capability statements as a single PDF attachment to Contracting Officer Joshua Norris (joshua.norris@gsa.gov) by 4:00 PM EST on February 27, 2026. Submissions must include:

• Completion of the Google Forms link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfDIwKJ6E-PpANp047ES1AuCjmxqEF6R0OqioEwWGELwglNFg/viewform?usp=publish-editor
• A minimum of three (3) and maximum of five (5) recent government or commercial repair and alteration projects similar to this project, exceeding $15M in construction costs. For each project, detail location, start/end dates, contract value, type of work, firm's role, delivery method, and whether it was DBB with FFP.

Industry Day Details

A virtual Industry Day will be held on Friday, February 27, 2026, at 10:00 AM CST. This event will provide further information on the project and acquisition strategy. All interested parties, including small and large businesses, are encouraged to participate. Registration is required via the Google Forms link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdENjqtk4KqlvTVN5VVn8jKMaNTUMFOak4ddW9k7RbWEXsRZQ/viewform?usp=publish-editor. A calendar invite will be shared with registered participants.

Key Dates

• Capability Statement Due: February 27, 2026, 4:00 PM EST
• Industry Day: February 27, 2026, 10:00 AM CST (Virtual)
• Published: January 26, 2026

Contact Information

For questions, contact Joshua Norris at joshua.norris@gsa.gov or 205-215-5594.