Industry Day - Repair AMSA/ECS - Arden Hills ARC, MN
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, Louisville District Office, hosted a virtual Industry Day on March 12, 2026, for an upcoming Design/Build project to Repair the Area Maintenance Support Activity (AMSA) / Equipment Concentration Site (ECS) at the Arden Hills Army Reserve Center (ARC), MN. This project aims to repair a failing 31,658 SF vehicle maintenance facility, extending its economic life by 25 years and modernizing it for Army Reserve units. The Industry Day slides, now available, detail the project scope and procurement process for the anticipated Full and Open solicitation.
Project Scope
The project involves comprehensive repairs and upgrades to the AMSA/ECS facility. Key elements include:
- Structural & Interior: Repairing ceilings, windows, doors, floor coverings, interior reconfiguration, and finishes.
- Systems: Upgrading Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), electrical distribution, fire alarm, and suppression systems.
- Specialized Work: Removing a paint booth and welding area, reconfiguring to compliant work bays, and installing a new 10T crane with a 20 ft hook height, which necessitates raising a portion of the building's roof.
- Exterior & Environmental: Repairing the exterior facade and finishes, and disposing of all hazardous materials (HAZMAT) according to state and federal guidelines.
Procurement Details
- Project Delivery Method: Design-Build
- Procurement Method: Two-Phase Best Value Trade Off Source Selection Evaluation Board (SSEB)
- Solicitation Number: W912QR26RA035 (anticipated)
- Estimated Construction Duration: 800 days
- NAICS Code: 236220 – Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
- Product Service Code: Y1JZ – Construction Of Miscellaneous Buildings
Eligibility & Evaluation
This will be a Full and Open procurement, meaning it is unrestricted. Offerors will be required to submit a Small Business Participation Plan, which will be a rated evaluation factor.
- Phase I Evaluation: Focuses on Past Performance (most important) and Technical Approach for Design-Build.
- Phase II Evaluation: Invited offerors will submit proposals where technical factors (Design Narrative, Management Plan, Schedule Narrative, Small Business Participation Plan) are considered approximately equal to Price.
- Submission: Proposals will be uploaded via the PIEE Solicitation Module. Requests for Information (RFIs) will be handled through the ProjNet system.
Key Dates & Contact
- Industry Day (Virtual): Held on March 12, 2026, from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST. Registration closed March 10, 2026.
- Anticipated Procurement Schedule (Subject to Change):
- Issue Solicitation (Phase I): March 2026
- Phase I Solicitation Closes: April 2026
- Phase II Amendment Issued: July 2026
- Phase II Solicitation Closes: August 2026
- Award: September 2026
- Contact: Adam Brooks at adam.m.brooks@usace.army.mil for questions.
Additional Notes
The information presented at the Industry Day is not contractually binding. Interested vendors should monitor SAM.gov for the official solicitation (W912QR26RA035) and register on SAM.gov to respond. An Industry Day Roster is also available, listing attendees for potential teaming opportunities.