Component Rebuild Shop at Letterkenny Army Depot
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 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District, has issued a pre-solicitation notice for the design and construction of a new Component Rebuild Shop at Letterkenny Army Depot (LEAD) in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. This project will utilize a Two-Phase Design-Build to Budget (DBtB) acquisition strategy. Phase One (RFQ) is anticipated for release on or about March 2, 2026.
Scope of Work
The project involves the demolition of an existing 16,700 GSF building and the construction of a new facility approximately 72,000 gross square feet (GSF). The new shop will support depot-level maintenance for ground support and guided missile systems. Key requirements include:
- Vehicle repair bays and administrative offices.
- Building support areas and extensive site work (utilities, paving, and parking).
- Responsibility for the professional integrity of the final design solution within a fixed budget.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), Two-Phase Design-Build to Budget.
- Estimated Magnitude: Between $25,000,000 and $100,000,000.
- Construction Cost Limit: $78,000,000.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted.
- Period of Performance: 1,095 calendar days from Notice to Proceed.
- Phase One RFQ Date: Expected March 2, 2026.
Evaluation
- Phase One: A qualifications-based competition to shortlist the most highly qualified offerors.
- Phase Two: Shortlisted firms will receive a draft RFP and participate in one-on-one proprietary meetings to finalize the scope within the $78M budget ceiling. Final selection will be based on a Best Value Determination under FAR Part 15.
Additional Notes
This project is anticipated to require a Project Labor Agreement (PLA). It is subject to the Buy American statute and the World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement. USACE is currently seeking industry feedback regarding the DBtB strategy and potential impacts.