Little Mountain Testing Facility (LMTF) Progress-Design-Build OT

Special Notice / Pre-Solicitation Announcement

This notice announces an upcoming competition for the Little Mountain Testing Facility (LMTF) project at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) will use a Progressive Design-Build (PDB) approach under Other Transaction Authority (OTA) for construction. This notice is for informational purposes to allow interested parties to prepare and provide feedback before the official solicitation release.

An Industry Day will be held virtually on May 14, 2026, at 2:00 PM Pacific Time. This event will provide an overview of the project, acquisition strategy, and anticipated requirements. Interested parties must sign up by May 11, 2026, 4:00 PM Mountain Time. Virtual links will be provided two days prior to the event. Discussions during Industry Day are unofficial and do not constitute a commitment.

• Project Title: LMTF

• Location: Hill Air Force Base, Utah

• Agency: USACE, District Sacramento (SPK)

• NAICS Code: 236210 – Industrial Building Construction

• Total Program Funding: $111,500,000.00

• Description: Construction of a 50,000 sq ft facility to house expanded testing capabilities for the Sentinel program, including laboratories, support areas, a receiving area, and robust construction with radiation shielding. The facility will house advanced testing equipment like ARES and a 14 MeV neutron generator.

• Step 1: Submit a Statement of Qualifications (max 10 pages). Up to three companies will be down-selected.

• Step 2: Selected companies will participate in pitch meetings. One company will be selected as the Design-Build team.

• The agreement will be awarded to the most qualified Progressive Design-Build Entity (PDBE).

• The contract will be Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) for design development, preconstruction services, and construction.

• The process involves Phase 1 (Design and Pre-construction) and Phase 2 (Final Design and Construction).

• CMMC Level: Level 1 (Self-Assessment) is required. Performance will involve handling Federal Contract Information (FCI). Parties must have achieved and attest to completion of the Level 1 self-assessment at the time of award.

Interested parties should monitor for the official solicitation announcement for complete details and submission instructions. Draft documents may be provided for feedback but are subject to change.

Special Notice / Pre-Solicitation

This notice announces an upcoming competition for the Little Mountain Testing Facility (LMTF) project at Hill Air Force Base (HAFB), Utah. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) will use Progressive Design-Build (PDB) under Other Transaction Authority (OTA) for this project. This notice is for informational purposes to allow interested parties to prepare and provide feedback before the official solicitation release.

• Project Title: LMTF

• Location: Hill Air Force Base, Utah

• Agency: USACE, District Sacramento (SPK)

• NAICS Code: 236210 – Industrial Building Construction

• Total Program Funding: $111,500,000.00

• Project Description: Construction of a 50,000 sq ft facility to house expanded testing capabilities for the Sentinel program, including laboratories, support areas, and robust construction to contain radiation. It will house advanced testing equipment like ARES and a 14 MeV neutron generator.

• Process: Streamlined competitive selection using Progressive Design-Build (PDB).

• Step 1: Submission of White Papers (Statement of Qualifications, max 10 pages). Up to three companies will be down-selected.

• Step 2: Selected companies will participate in pitch meetings. One company will be selected as the Design-Build team.

• Award Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) agreement awarded to the most qualified progressive design-build entity (PDBE).

• Phases: Phase 1 includes Design and Pre-construction services; Phase 2 includes final design and construction.

• Industry Day: May 14, 2026, 2:00 PM Pacific (Virtual). Sign-up by May 11, 2026, 4:00 PM Mountain.

• CMMC: Level 1 (Self-Assessment) required for handling Federal Contract Information (FCI). Must have achieved Final Level 1 status and affirm completion at time of award.

Interested parties should monitor for the official solicitation announcement for complete details and submission instructions. Draft documents may be provided for feedback but are subject to change.

Special Notice / Pre-Solicitation Announcement

This notice from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announces an upcoming competition for a Progressive Design-Build (PDB) project for the Little Mountain Testing Facility (LMTF) at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. It is for informational and planning purposes to allow interested parties to prepare and provide feedback before the official solicitation release.

• Project Title: LMTF

• Location: Hill Air Force Base, Utah

• Agency: USACE, Sacramento District

• NAICS Code: 236210 – Industrial Building Construction

• Total Program Funding: $111,500,000.00

• Project Description: Construction of a 50,000 sq ft facility to house expanded testing capabilities for the Sentinel program, including laboratories, support areas, a receiving area, and robust construction with radiation shielding. The facility will house advanced testing equipment like ARES and a 14 MeV neutron generator.

• Process: Streamlined competitive selection using Other Transaction Authority (OTA) under 10 USC §2808a.

• Step 1: Submission of White Papers (Statement of Qualifications, max 10 pages). Up to three companies will be down-selected.

• Step 2: Selected companies will participate in pitch meetings. One company will be selected as the Design-Build team.

• Awardee: Most qualified progressive design-build entity (PDBE).

• Services: Design development, preconstruction services, and construction.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) for successive design and construction milestones.

• Phases: Phase 1 (Design and Pre-construction), Phase 2 (Final Design and Construction).

• Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC): Level 1 (Self-Assessment) is required. Parties must have achieved this status and affirm completion at the time of award, as the project involves handling Federal Contract Information (FCI).

• Date: May 14, 2026

• Format: Virtual

• Purpose: Overview of the project, acquisition strategy, and anticipated requirements. Opportunity for questions and input.

• Registration: Sign up by May 11, 2026, 4:00 PM Mountain Time. Virtual link provided two days prior.

Interested parties should monitor for the official solicitation announcement for complete details and submission instructions.