Little Mountain Testing Facility (LMTF) Progress-Design-Build OT
Overview
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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), District Sacramento (SPK), 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, inviting feedback prior to the official solicitation release. The total program funding is $111,500,000.00 under NAICS Code 236210 (Industrial Building Construction).
Project Details
The primary goal is to construct a 50,000 sq ft facility to house expanded testing capabilities for the Sentinel program, critical for future Nuclear Hardness mission requirements. Key components include a laboratory for specialized radiation effects equipment, test cells, control rooms, support areas, and a receiving dock. The construction will feature robust elements like reinforced concrete, structural steel, and specialized shielding to contain radiation. The facility will house advanced testing equipment, including the Advanced Radiation Environment Simulator (ARES) and a 14 MeV neutron generator.
Acquisition Strategy
USACE will use a streamlined competitive selection process:
- Step 1 – White Papers: Interested parties submit a Statement of Qualifications (max 10 pages). Up to three companies will be down-selected.
- Step 2 – Pitches: Selected companies participate in pitch meetings. One company will be chosen as the Design-Build team for initial design and preconstruction services, with a modification for design completion and construction award.
Contract & Requirements
The agreement will be awarded to the most qualified PDB entity (PDBE) for design development, preconstruction services, and construction. The award will be a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) agreement, with FFP for successive milestones agreed upon as design progresses and funds become available. The project requires a Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Status of Level 1 (Self-Assessment), and interested parties must affirm completion of the required self-assessment and attestation at the time of award.
Key Dates & Engagement
USACE intends to conduct a virtual Industry Day on May 14, 2026, to provide an overview, acquisition strategy, and anticipated requirements. Interested parties must sign up to attend by May 11, 2026, 4:00 PM Mountain time. All interested parties should monitor the official solicitation announcement for complete details and submission instructions.