FA910126RB011 FARM III Draft RFP

SOL #: FA910126RB011Pre-Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE
Dept Of The Air Force
FA9101 AEDC PKP PROCRMNT BR
ARNOLD AFB, TN, 37389-1332, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220)

PSC

Construction Of Restoration Of Real Property (Public Or Private) (Y1QA)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

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Posted
Feb 19, 2026
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Last Updated
Mar 10, 2026
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Response Deadline
Mar 19, 2026, 7:00 PM

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 Department of the Air Force, AEDC has released a Draft Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Facilities Acquisitions for Restoration and Modernization (FARM) III contract. This presolicitation seeks industry feedback to refine the final RFP for a multiple-award, Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract focused on design-build, construction, and modernization services. Comments on the Draft RFP are due by 2:00 PM CT on March 19, 2026.

Purpose of Draft RFP

This Draft RFP is issued for informational and planning purposes, soliciting feedback from industry partners. The Government aims to refine and clarify the Final RFP, ensuring a fair and competitive environment. Feedback is requested on the clarity of tasks, evaluation criteria, and completeness of proposal preparation instructions.

Scope of FARM III Contract

The FARM III effort is a competitive, multiple-award IDIQ contract for design-build, construction, and two-phase design-build projects. The scope includes specialized mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, data, and control (ID&C) systems, and utilities. These services will support plant and infrastructure sustainment, restoration, and modernization for military ground testing facilities at Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) and its Geographically Separated Units (GSUs) in Tennessee, California, Maryland, and New Mexico.

Contract Details

  • Contract Type: Multiple Award Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ), Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP)
  • Target Awards: 8 contracts
  • Total Estimated Value: Not to exceed $900 Million
  • Period of Performance: 8 years total (3-year base period, one 3-year option, one 2-year option)
  • Task Order Maximum: $50 Million per task order
  • Contract Minimum: $1,000 per awardee (satisfied by a virtual Post-Award Conference task order)

Evaluation Factors (for Final RFP)

The final solicitation will utilize a competitive best value source selection based on the Highest Technically Rated Offeror (HTRO) method. Proposals will be evaluated on two factors:

  1. Work Sample Evaluation: Offerors will self-score using the HTRO methodology, which the Government will validate. A minimum validated score of 12,000 points is required for eligibility.
  2. Small Business Participation: Assessed as "Acceptable" or "Unacceptable." An "Unacceptable" rating will render a proposal unawardable. Cost/Price will not be evaluated at the IDIQ level but will be a significant factor for individual Task Order awards.

Small Business Participation

While no specific set-aside is designated for the IDIQ, Small Business Participation is a critical evaluation factor. Other-than-small businesses (OTSBs) must submit an acceptable Small Business Subcontracting Plan, detailing commitments to various small business categories, including a 30% overall small business goal, and specific goals for SDVOSB (5%), HUBZone (3%), SDB (5%), and WOSB (5%).

Key Dates & Actions (for Draft RFP Feedback)

  • Virtual Conference: Held on March 6, 2026. Call-in information required response by 2:00 PM CT on March 4, 2026.
  • Deadline for Questions & Comments on Draft RFP: 2:00 PM CT on March 19, 2026. Submissions must use the provided "FARM III Draft RFP Atch C Questions Template."

Recent Amendments & Key Attachments

  • Amendment 01 (March 6, 2026): Provided a link to an instructional video for the Draft HTRO Scoring Matrix and Cross Reference Matrix Guide.
  • Amendment 02 (March 10, 2026): Included revised versions of several key attachments, including the Small Business Subcontracting Plan (SBSP), Instructions to Offerors (Section L_V1), Cross Reference Matrix (L-3 V1), HTRO Scoring Matrix (L-4 V1), Teaming Agreements (L-6), and Evaluation Factors for Award (Section M V1). Offerors must review these latest documents for proposal preparation.

People

Points of Contact

Robert MosleyPRIMARY
Andrew WaggonerSECONDARY

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