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, Baltimore District, has issued a Pre-Solicitation Notice for the design and construction of a new Component Rebuild Shop at Letterkenny Army Depot, Pennsylvania. This will be an unrestricted, Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract utilizing a Two-Phase Design-Build to Budget (DBtB) approach. The Phase One Request For Qualifications (RFQ) is anticipated on or about March 2, 2026.
Scope of Work
This project involves the demolition of an existing 16,700 GSF building and the construction of a new 72,000 GSF facility. The new facility will support depot-level maintenance for various ground support and guided missile systems, featuring vehicle repair bays, administrative offices, building support areas, and extensive site work including utilities, paving, and parking.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) using a Two-Phase Design-Build to Budget (DBtB) approach.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted.
- Anticipated Budget Ceiling: $78,000,000.
- Period of Performance: 1,095 calendar days from Notice To Proceed.
- Phase One (RFQ) Release: Anticipated on or about March 2, 2026.
- Published: February 12, 2026.
Acquisition Strategy
The procurement will follow a Two-Phase Design-Build to Budget process:
- Phase One (Request for Qualifications): A qualifications-based competition to select a shortlist of highly qualified offerors.
- Phase Two: Shortlisted offerors will receive a draft Request For Proposals (RFP) and participate in one-on-one proprietary meetings to define the final scope within the budget ceiling. A final RFP will then be issued. Award will be based on a best value determination in accordance with FAR Part 15. The successful offeror will be solely responsible for developing the design solution.
Key Considerations
- Project Labor Agreement (PLA): This project is anticipated to have a PLA requirement.
- Compliance: Subject to the Buy American statute, World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement, and Free Trade Agreements.
- Feedback Requested: USACE is seeking feedback from contractors regarding the DBtB acquisition strategy and any potential impacts. Feedback should be emailed to the listed Points of Contact.
Points of Contact
- SFC Andrew Hill: andrew.s.hill@usace.army.mil, (410) 962-3457
- Tonja J. Dreke: Tonja.J.Dreke@usace.army.mil, (410) 925-8490