***PRESOLICITATION*** D/B/B Construction - Collective Training Barracks at Devens RFTA, MA
Overview
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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), Louisville District, has issued a Presolicitation for the Design/Bid/Build (D/B/B) construction of a Collective Training Barracks at Devens Reserve Forces Training Area (RFTA), MA. This is an Unrestricted procurement for a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract, with an anticipated solicitation release on or about May 25, 2026.
Scope of Work
This project involves the construction of a 46,000 SF, three-story barracks facility designed to house 300 personnel in open bay sleeping rooms. The facility will include storage, team rooms, laundry, restrooms, and showers. Key features and requirements include:
- Installation of a physical access control system, intrusion detection system, mass notification system, and infrastructure for future closed-circuit television.
- Connection to an energy monitoring control system, sustainability and energy measures, fire protection and alarm systems, and cybersecurity measures.
- 100 percent redundancy for heating and cooling systems.
- Modifications to supporting facilities, including site work, utilities, lighting, paving, sidewalks, storm drainage, information systems, landscaping, and signage.
- Accessibility for individuals with disabilities.
- Comprehensive building and furnishings related interior design services.
- Compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) Minimum Antiterrorism for Buildings standards.
- Design for a minimum life of 40 years in accordance with DoD's Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC 1-200-02).
- Demolition of two adjacent buildings.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP)
- NAICS Code: 236220 – Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted (full and open)
- Construction Magnitude: Anticipated between $25,000,000 and $100,000,000
- Contract Duration: Estimated 780 days from Administrative Notice to Proceed
- Anticipated Solicitation Release: On or about May 25, 2026
- Response Date: May 13, 2026 (for this presolicitation notice, not the future solicitation)
Evaluation
This is a Design/Bid/Build procurement utilizing a Source Selection Best Value Trade-Off process. The Government intends to award without discussions but reserves the right to conduct them if deemed in its best interest.
Additional Notes
- The official solicitation (W912QR26RA051) will be available on https://sam.gov and https://piee.eb.mil/. Paper copies will not be issued.
- Offerors must have and maintain an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) at http://www.sam.gov.
- Details regarding an Optional Site Visit will be included in the solicitation.
- Point of Contact: Ryan King, ryan.m.king2@usace.army.mil