NASIC DISTRICT COOLING PLANT
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 Department of the Army, Louisville District is soliciting proposals for the Design and Construction of a NASIC District Cooling Plant at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, OH. This project has an estimated magnitude between $25,000,000 and $100,000,000. The latest amendment, Amendment 0004, extends the proposal due date to March 19, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST.
Scope of Work
This opportunity involves the design and construction of a new District Cooling Plant for the National Air and Space Intelligence Center (NASIC). The project's magnitude is estimated between $25,000,000.00 and $100,000,000.00. The period of performance has been updated to 817 calendar days from the issuance of the Notice to Proceed.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (Request for Proposal)
- NAICS: 238220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction)
- Size Standard: $19,000,000
- Set-Aside: Full and Open Competition, with a HUBZone 10% Price Evaluation Preference.
- Proposal Due: March 19, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST
- Published: February 17, 2026 (latest opportunity publication date)
- Period of Performance: 817 Calendar Days from Notice to Proceed
Amendments & Key Changes
Amendment 0004 (posted February 12, 2026) significantly revises the solicitation:
- Sections Revised: 01 35 43 (General Environmental Protection), 01 35 53 (Special Security), 08 71 00 (Door Hardware), and 22 00 00 (Plumbing, General Purpose) have been replaced in their entirety.
- Plan Sheets Revised: Numerous plan sheets across various disciplines (Piping, Bridge, Grading, Erosion Control, Site, Geometry, Utility, Electrical, Fire Suppression, Landscape, Mechanical, Plumbing, Structural) have been revised and replaced.
- Clause Revised: FAR 52.236-27.
- Proposal Due Date: Extended from February 24, 2026, to March 19, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST.
- Site Visit: An organized site visit is scheduled for February 26, 2026, following a Pre-Proposal Meeting. Attendees must RSVP by February 24, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST to John.P.Hearn@usace.army.mil. Electronic devices are prohibited.
Amendment 0003 removed requirements related to Paragraph 8.6 (Tab F - Project Labor Agreement) and clauses 52.222-33 and 52.222-34.
Evaluation
This is a Full and Open procurement. In accordance with FAR 19.1307, the project requires a HUBZone 10% Price Evaluation Preference.
Contact Information
- Primary: CHASE ROST (chase.j.rost@usace.army.mil)
- Secondary: Patrick Duggins (patrick.j.duggins@usace.army.mil)