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, USACE Louisville District, is soliciting proposals for the design and construction of a NASIC District Cooling Plant at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH. This Full and Open procurement, with a HUBZone 10% Price Evaluation Preference, has an estimated construction magnitude between $25 million and $100 million. Proposals are due by March 19, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST.
Scope of Work
This opportunity involves the design and construction of a new District Cooling Plant (DCP) at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. The project's period of performance is 817 calendar days from the issuance of the Notice to Proceed.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation
- NAICS Code: 238220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) with a $19 million size standard.
- Magnitude: Between $25,000,000 and $100,000,000
- Set-Aside: Full and Open Competition with a HUBZone 10% Price Evaluation Preference
- Proposal Due: March 19, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST
- Published Date: February 24, 2026
- Period of Performance: 817 Calendar Days from Notice to Proceed
Key Amendments & Changes
This solicitation has undergone several amendments, with the latest being Amendment 0004.
- Amendment 0004 (Latest):
- Proposal Due Date: Extended from February 24, 2026, to March 19, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST.
- Revised Specifications: Sections 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 revised.
- Revised Plan Sheets: Numerous plan sheets across various disciplines (Piping, Bridge, Grading, Erosion Control, Site, Utility, Electrical, Fire Suppression, Landscape, Mechanical, Plumbing, Structural) have been revised and replaced.
- Revised Clause: FAR 52.236-27 has been updated.
- Amendment 0003:
- Removed requirements related to Paragraph 8.6 (Tab F - Project Labor Agreement).
- Removed clauses 52.222-33 and 52.222-34.
- Amendment 0001: Changed the Period of Performance from 900 to 817 Calendar Days.
Site Visit & Pre-Proposal Meeting
An organized site visit is scheduled for February 26, 2026, following a Pre-Proposal Meeting. Attendees must meet at Pass and ID in Area A of WPAFB for in-processing. A maximum of 30 participants can be accommodated. RSVP is required by 12:00 PM EST on February 24, 2026, to John.P.Hearn@usace.army.mil. Electronic devices are prohibited during the site visit.
Contact Information
- Primary: CHASE ROST (chase.j.rost@usace.army.mil)
- Secondary: Patrick Duggins (patrick.j.duggins@usace.army.mil)