Component Rebuild Shop at Letterkenny Army Depot
Overview
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Place of Performance
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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 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District, intends to issue a solicitation for the Design and Construction of a new Component Rebuild Shop at Letterkenny Army Depot, Chambersburg, PA. This project involves building a new 72,000 GSF facility to support depot-level maintenance for ground support and guided missile systems, following the demolition of an existing structure. The estimated magnitude is between $25,000,000 and $100,000,000, with a construction cost limitation of $78,000,000.
Project Scope
The scope of work includes the demolition of an existing 16,700 GSF building and the design and construction of a new facility approximately 72,000 GSF. The new Component Rebuild Shop will feature vehicle repair bays, administrative offices, and building support areas. Extensive site work, including utilities, paving, and parking, is also part of the project. The successful offeror will be solely responsible for developing the design solution and ensuring its professional integrity.
Acquisition Strategy & Contract Details
This will be a single Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract awarded using a Two-Phase Design-Build to Budget (DBtB) approach, aligning with FAR subpart 36.101. The anticipated period of performance is 1,095 calendar days from the Notice To Proceed. The project is subject to the Buy American statute, WTO Government Procurement Agreement, and Free Trade Agreements. A Project Labor Agreement (PLA) requirement is anticipated. No set-aside has been specified for this pre-solicitation.
Key Dates & Process
- Phase One (Request for Qualifications - RFQ): Anticipated issue date is on or about March 2, 2026. This phase will be a qualifications-based competition to select a shortlist of highly qualified offerors.
- Phase Two: Shortlisted offerors will receive a draft RFP outlining technical requirements and will be invited to one-on-one proprietary meetings to finalize the scope within the $78,000,000 budget ceiling. A final RFP will be issued thereafter.
- Evaluation: Phase Two evaluations will be conducted in accordance with FAR Part 15, with award based on a best value determination.
Additional Information
This is a pre-solicitation notice only; no proposals are being solicited or accepted at this time. The Government is not liable for costs incurred by interested parties. USACE is seeking feedback on the DBtB acquisition strategy and its potential impacts. Interested parties should provide feedback via email to the listed points of contact: SFC Andrew Hill (andrew.s.hill@usace.army.mil) or Tonja J. Dreke (Tonja.J.Dreke@usace.army.mil).