Design Bid Build Construction of a Collective Enlisted Training Barracks at Devens RFTA, MA
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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, is soliciting proposals for the Design/Bid/Build construction of a Collective Enlisted Training Barracks at Devens Reserve Forces Training Area (RFTA), MA. This Unrestricted (full and open) procurement is for a project valued between $25,000,000 and $100,000,000. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for June 3, 2026, and proposals are due by June 18, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. ET.
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 systems to be installed are a physical access control system, intrusion detection system, mass notification system, infrastructure for future closed-circuit television, and connection to an energy monitoring control system. The barracks will feature sustainability and energy measures, fire protection and alarm systems, cybersecurity measures, and 100 percent redundancy for heating and cooling. Supporting facilities modifications include site work, utilities, lighting, paving, sidewalks, storm drainage, information systems, landscaping, and signage. Accessibility for individuals with disabilities will be provided. Comprehensive building and furnishings related interior design services are required. The facility must meet DoD Minimum Antiterrorism for Buildings standards and be designed for a minimum life of 40 years. Demolition of two adjacent buildings is also required.
Site Visit Information
An organized site visit is scheduled for Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time, at Devens RFTA, 99 Quebec Street, Devens, MA 01434. Participants must arrive no later than 9:30 a.m. ET for check-in. Non-Federal participants must submit a Visitors Pass form (titled "Devens_Visitors_Pass_Request_Updated_4_APR_2023") to Lt. Christopher Martin (christopher.l.martin72.civ@army.mil) with a courtesy copy to Daniel Kobzar (Daniel.Kobzar@usace.army.mil) by Monday, June 1, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. ET. The visitor pass form requires personal details, reason for visit, building number, and POC information. Failure to attend the site visit will be construed as full understanding of solicitation requirements. No questions will be answered during the site visit; all inquiries must be submitted via ProjNet.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Design/Bid/Build
- NAICS Code: 236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted (full and open)
- Selection Process: Best Value Trade-Off
- Construction Magnitude: Between $25,000,000 and $100,000,000
- Response Due: June 18, 2026, 6:00 p.m. ET
- Published Date: May 27, 2026
Evaluation
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 will be available electronically on SAM.gov and the PIEE Solicitation Module. Offerors must have and maintain an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) at sam.gov. The primary point of contact for this procurement is Ryan King (ryan.m.king2@usace.army.mil).