Design-Bid-Build Court Security Project Colmer FBCT Hattiesburg, MS
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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 General Services Administration (GSA) is conducting a combined Sources Sought and 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 is market research to identify qualified General Contracting (GC) firms for an anticipated full and open procurement. Capability statements and Industry Day registration are due February 27, 2026.
Scope of Work
The project involves comprehensive repair and alterations to the fully occupied Colmer Courthouse (60,000 sq ft, built 1974). The primary purpose is to improve physical security, repair the exterior envelope, and upgrade multiple building systems. Specifics include:
- New/improved separate circulation paths
- New U.S. Marshals (USMS) vehicle sallyport
- Upgrades to secure judge's elevator and public security screening (USMS standards)
- New detention holding cells and a detention grade prisoner transport elevator
- Building addition for judge's parking/prisoner transport sallyport
- Additional egress stairwell
- Repairs to the exterior envelope, fire life safety systems, and interior public facilities. Construction will be phased to allow the building to remain operational.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought / Industry Day (Market Research)
- Delivery Method: Design-Bid-Build (DBB) with Firm Fixed Price (FFP) proposals.
- Acquisition Strategy: Two-step procurement (RFQ for qualifications, then RFP to qualified firms).
- Estimated Value: $15,000,000 - $20,000,000
- Period of Performance: Approximately 24 months upon Notice to Proceed.
- Construction Start: Anticipated Q2 CY 2027.
- NAICS Code: 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction)
- Response Due: February 27, 2026, 4:00 PM EST
- Published: January 27, 2026
Submission Requirements (Sources Sought)
Interested GC firms must submit capability statements as a single PDF to joshua.norris@gsa.gov by the deadline. Submissions must include:
- Completion of a Google Forms link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfDIwKJ6E-PpANp047ES1AuCjmxqEF6R0OqioEwWGELwglNFg/viewform?usp=publish-editor - Experience: 3-5 recent government or commercial repair and alteration projects exceeding $15M. For each, provide location, dates, contract value, type of work, project description, firm's role, delivery method, and whether it was DBB with FFP.
Industry Day Details
- Purpose: Generate market interest and provide project/acquisition strategy information.
- Date: Friday, February 27, 2026
- Time: 10:00 AM CST
- Location: Virtual (invite shared after registration)
- Registration: Complete Google Forms link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdENjqtk4KqlvTVN5VVn8jKMaNTUMFOak4ddW9k7RbWEXsRZQ/viewform?usp=publish-editor
Additional Notes
This is a Sources Sought and Industry Day notice only, not a request for proposals or offers. The Government is not committed to issuing a solicitation or awarding a contract based on this notice. Participation is not a prerequisite for future proposals. Contact Joshua Norris at joshua.norris@gsa.gov for questions.