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, through W072 ENDIST LOUISVILLE, is soliciting proposals for the Design and Construction of a NASIC District Cooling Plant at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH. This is a Full and Open Procurement with a HUBZONE 10% Price Evaluation Preference. The estimated magnitude of construction is between $25,000,000.00 and $100,000,000.00. The response date has been extended to March 26, 2026, at 11:00 AM EDT.
Scope of Work
This opportunity involves the design and construction of a new District Cooling Plant. Recent amendments have significantly revised project specifications and plans. Amendment 0004 updated sections 01 35 43 (General Environmental Protection), 01 35 53 (Special Security), 08 71 00 (Door Hardware), and 22 00 00 (Plumbing, General Purpose), along with numerous plan sheets related to piping, grading, erosion control, site, utility, electrical, fire suppression, landscape, mechanical, plumbing, and structural elements. The period of performance is 817 Calendar Days from the issuance of the Notice to Proceed.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (Request for Proposal for Design and Construction)
- Magnitude: $25,000,000.00 - $100,000,000.00
- NAICS Code: 238220 (Size Standard: $19,000,000)
- Set-Aside: Full and Open, with HUBZONE 10% Price Evaluation Preference
- Period of Performance: 817 Calendar Days from Notice to Proceed
- Response Due: March 26, 2026, 11:00 AM EDT
- Published: December 11, 2025
Evaluation
This procurement includes a HUBZONE 10% Price Evaluation Preference. Amendment 0003 removed requirements related to Paragraph 8.6 (Tab F - Project Labor Agreement) and clauses 52.222-33 and 52.222-34.
Additional Notes
An organized site visit is scheduled for February 26, 2026, following a Pre-Proposal Meeting. Attendees must RSVP by 12:00 PM EST on February 24, 2026, to John.P.Hearn@usace.army.mil. Electronic devices are prohibited during the site visit. Bidders must review all amendments, especially Amendment 0005 for the latest due date and Amendment 0004 for extensive specification and plan sheet revisions.