Justification and Approval (J&A) to award to Design-Build Institute of America
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 Army (DEPT OF DEFENSE), specifically the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Directorate of Contracting, has posted a Class Justification and Approval (J&A) to authorize the award of multiple new contracts, calls, or orders on an other than full and open competition basis. This J&A is for the procurement of the Design-Build Done Right® training program from the Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA). The purpose is to institutionalize industry best practices in collaborative design-build project delivery across USACE. This is a justification document, not a solicitation for proposals.
Scope of Work
The required services include:
- Instructor-led training focused on collaborative design-build project delivery.
- Curriculum covering design-build techniques from pre-award strategy through project execution.
- Provision of expert instructors with verifiable credentials.
- All associated course materials.
- Ability to deliver training worldwide (CONUS and OCONUS), in-person or virtually.
- Training platforms compatible with standard Government IT environments.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Awards will be Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) under this J&A.
- Total Estimated Value: Shall not exceed $25,000,000 for all actions.
- J&A Validity: Five (5) years from the date of final signature.
- Funding: Primarily through Operation and Maintenance, Army funds.
- Published Date: February 2, 2026.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This procurement is being conducted on an other than full and open competition basis, specifically as a sole-source justification to the Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA).
Evaluation / Submission
This document is a justification for sole-source procurement and is not a solicitation for proposals. Market research, including a Sources Sought notice, identified DBIA as the only source capable of providing the required proprietary training.
Additional Notes
The training is deemed essential for enhancing Government program effectiveness and positioning USACE as a competitive "Owner of Choice." Alternatives considered, such as full and open competition, developing in-house training, or taking no action, were determined to be inadequate. DBIA is the sole provider due to proprietary data, copyright, exclusive instructor certification, and a trademarked brand name associated with their Design-Build Done Right® program.