Middle East District Town Hall with Industry - Alternate Design and Delivery Methodologies
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), Middle East District, has issued a Special Notice for a Town Hall with Industry to discuss Alternate Design and Delivery Methodologies (ADDM). This event, scheduled for March 26, 2026, seeks innovative approaches from Architect/Engineering and Industrial Construction experts to transform project development and execution. Interested parties must submit a questionnaire and feedback by March 20, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
USACE aims to move beyond traditional Design-Bid-Build (D-B-B) and Design-Build (D-B) models to significantly reduce delivery schedules, improve cost-effectiveness, and enhance the overall quality and life-cycle value of infrastructure, particularly within the U.S. CENTCOM Area of Responsibility (AOR). The District is challenging industry partners to propose holistic solutions integrating novel design concepts, cutting-edge construction techniques, and progressive project delivery frameworks. The Town Hall will facilitate discussions to educate USACE on emerging methodologies, identify implementation barriers, and define potential pilot project opportunities. Desired attributes for proposed solutions include early and integrated collaboration, shared risk and reward, accelerated delivery, enhanced value, flexibility, adaptability, and transparency.
Event Details
The Town Hall will take place on March 26, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM EDT, with attendee check-in from 6:30 AM. Participants can attend in-person at The Doubletree Hotel by Hilton Front Royal Blue Ridge Shadows, 111 Hospitality Drive, Front Royal, VA 22630, or virtually via Microsoft Teams Webinar. All attendees, regardless of their attendance method, are required to register using the provided Microsoft Teams link.
Action Items & Deadlines
Industry partners are required to submit the attached Questionnaire and any topic-related feedback or written products by March 20, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT. Submissions should be emailed to LTC Jerry Andes II (jerry.o.andes@usace.army.mil), SFC Igor Malyshev (igor.d.malyshev@usace.army.mil), and Jeanette Farrell (Jeanette.M.Farrell@usace.army.mil), using the subject line: "Town Hall with Industry - March 2026-Topic Feedback." The questionnaire requests company contact information, business category, DoD/USACE experience, SAM registration status, bonding capacity, and interest in participating in an Architect-Engineer Subject Matter Expert Panel.
Relevance
This Special Notice is for market research and information gathering; it is not a solicitation for proposals. It provides a critical opportunity for Architect/Engineering and Industrial Construction firms to engage directly with USACE, understand their evolving needs for innovative project delivery, and influence future acquisition strategies and potential pilot projects.