Design-Build Maintenance and Repair of the General Stillwell Memorial Army Reserve Center (ARC) Training Building, Bldg. 1520
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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 conducting a Sources Sought market survey for Design-Build Maintenance and Repair of the General Stillwell Memorial Army Reserve Center (ARC) Training Building (Bldg. 1520) at Fort Sam Houston (Joint Base San Antonio), Texas. This project aims to eliminate deficiencies and extend the facility's life by 25 years. The government is seeking to identify qualified Small Business concerns for a potential set-aside. Responses are due March 24, 2026, by 3:30 PM EDT.
Scope of Work
This design-build project involves comprehensive maintenance and repair of the 66,789 SF training building. Key components and systems to be addressed include:
- Architectural: Repair/replacement of walls, flooring, ceiling finishes, doors, windows, and hardware.
- Mechanical: Repair of fan coil units, piping, condensate lines, thermostats, and controls.
- Electrical: Repair of panels, circuit breakers, conduit, conductors, receptacles, switches, and lights.
- Fire & Security: Repair of sprinkler systems, fire alarm, Mass Notification Systems (MNS), public address, and security systems.
- Plumbing: Repair of fixtures, sinks, vanities, commodes, urinals, partitions, accessories, and associated lines.
- Roofing: Replacement of failed low-pitch roof with a metal roof and gutter systems.
- Structural: Evaluation for strength; no progressive collapse implementation needed.
- HAZMAT: Abatement of Asbestos-Containing Material (ACM) if found.
- Site Work: Regrading within 5-foot line, storm water management, sidewalk replacement, fire-fighting access, and landscaping.
- Exterior: Sealing, repointing, and repair of stone/concrete.
- Demolition: Complete gutting of the existing building interior.
- ATFP & Communications: Incorporation of minimum anti-terrorism force protection measures and repair of telephone, data, and LAN systems. The project must comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Survey
- Duration: Estimated 926 calendar days from notice to proceed.
- Estimated Value: $25,000,000 to $100,000,000
- NAICS: 236220 – Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
- Set-Aside: Market survey to determine potential set-aside for Small Business, HUBZone, 8A, Woman-Owned, Veteran-Owned, or Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses.
- Response Due: March 24, 2026, 3:30 PM EDT
- Published: March 9, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested firms must respond via the provided online survey form (link available in the announcement and via QR code). Responses should include:
- Verification of small business status.
- UEID and CAGE Code.
- Bonding capacity (single and aggregate limits).
- Descriptions of up to three (3) relevant projects as Prime Contractor (or affiliates for Small Businesses), completed within the last 5 years or >95% complete. Projects must demonstrate:
- Similar scope: full facility restoration/renovation of 2+ floor buildings (e.g., Army Reserve Centers, Federal Agency Office Buildings, Higher Education Facilities).
- Similar size: at least 45,000 SF of complete renovated building.
- Self-performance of at least 15% of construction direct contract labor.
- Project details including size, scope, dollar value, self-performed percentage, and two references.
- Proposed percentage of work to be self-performed on this project (minimum 15%).
Additional Notes
This is not a Request for Proposal. Responses will inform future acquisition decisions. All contractors must be registered in SAM.gov prior to contract award. Early SAM.gov registration is encouraged due to potential delays.