Little Mountain Testing Facility (LMTF) Progress-Design-Build OT
Overview
Buyer
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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), Sacramento District, has issued a Special Notice for an upcoming Progressive Design-Build (PDB) competition under Other Transaction Authority (OTA) for the Little Mountain Testing Facility (LMTF) at Hill Air Force Base (HAFB), Utah. This notice is for informational and planning purposes, allowing interested parties to prepare and provide feedback before the official solicitation release. An Industry Day is scheduled for May 14, 2026, to provide project overview and acquisition strategy details.
Project Details
This project, with $111,500,000.00 in total program funding, involves the construction of a 50,000 sq ft facility to expand testing capabilities for the Sentinel program. Key components include a laboratory for specialized radiation effects equipment, test cells, control rooms, support areas, and a receiving area with a loading dock. The construction will feature robust reinforced concrete, structural steel, and specialized shielding (concrete, earth barriers, standoff distance) to contain radiation. The facility will house advanced testing equipment such as the Advanced Radiation Environment Simulator (ARES) and a 14 MeV neutron generator.
Acquisition Strategy
USACE will utilize a streamlined competitive selection process under 10 USC §2808a Other Transaction Authority for Construction. The process involves:
- Step 1 – White Papers: Interested parties will submit a Statement of Qualifications (max 10 pages). Up to three companies will be down-selected.
- Step 2 – Pitches: Selected companies will participate in pitch meetings. One company will be chosen as the Design-Build team for the initial design and preconstruction services.
Contract & Award
The agreement will be awarded to the most qualified progressive design-build entity (PDBE) for design development, preconstruction services, and construction. The contract will be Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), with FFP for successive design and construction milestones agreed upon as the design progresses and funds become available. The project will proceed in two phases: Phase 1 for Design and Pre-construction services, and Phase 2 for final design and construction.
Key Requirements
This project requires a Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Status of Level 1 (Self-Assessment). Interested parties must have achieved this status and affirm completion of the required self-assessment and attestation at the time of award, as the project involves handling Federal Contract Information (FCI).
Industry Day & Next Steps
A virtual Industry Day will be held on May 14, 2026, to discuss the project, acquisition strategy, and anticipated requirements. Registration is required by May 11, 2026, 4:00 PM Mountain time, via the provided link. Interested parties should monitor the official solicitation announcement for complete details and submission instructions. The NAICS code for this opportunity is 236210 – Industrial Building Construction. No set-aside is specified for this special notice.